The Creative Force of Os Garotin
Few groups in Brazil’s new music scene have managed to build such a distinctive identity as Os Garotin. Drawing from soul music, R&B, samba, and MPB (Brazilian Popular Music), the trio formed by Leo Guima, Anchietx, and Cupertino has found a language that feels both familiar and entirely new at the same time.
After attracting attention with their debut album, the artists return with “Força da Juventude” (The Strength of Youth), a project that expands the reach of their artistic vision without sacrificing the spontaneity that has made them one of the most compelling acts in today’s music landscape. The album reaffirms the group’s creative power and their ability to transform diverse influences into a cohesive, vibrant, and deeply Brazilian sound.
The project also pushes beyond the boundaries of music. Inspired by the album’s tracks, visual artists were invited to create original works based on the record’s universe, broadening the experience proposed by the trio and revealing new layers of its artistic narrative.
At a time when everything seems to move faster and faster, Os Garotin continue to invest in connection—between rhythms, generations, artistic languages, and emotions. It is precisely from this intersection that the trio’s strength emerges: music that looks toward the future without losing sight of the roots that allowed it to flourish.
FEATURE INTERVIEW:
Força da Juventude expands the universe of Os Garotin beyond music, also embracing the visual arts. How did the idea of turning the album into such a multidisciplinary experience come about?
We had been thinking and talking for quite some time about the importance of engaging with other artistic disciplines. We truly believe that this exchange enriches everyone involved. The idea came after one of our shows. At first, we thought about having a visual artist create the album cover. But the project grew when we decided to invite a different artist for each song. This collaboration with every artist was unique and special, and it became an important part of the collective concept that exists within Força da Juventude.
This new album arrives after a very important moment in your journey as a group. What changed in the trio’s artistic vision between the first album and this new project?
The first album was about discovering how we could exist together within the same song. Each of us brings a very different energy to the music, and it was the first time we found ourselves sharing the same creative space. We talked a lot about ourselves and about São Gonçalo, our hometown. Now, we are much more aware of each person’s role within this collective.
We came into this project with greater confidence. Another interesting shift is that our intention now goes beyond talking about ourselves—we want to talk about our generation. We want to talk about Brazil. Our perspective has expanded, but it has not lost touch with the essence of simple things. The day we lose the simplicity we learned in São Gonçalo, we will have lost our greatest strength. The challenge is to grow without abandoning our essence or our reverence for music.
There is a fascinating blend of Brazilian influences, soul, R&B, and contemporary sounds throughout your work. How does the creative process function within the group?
I think that’s the charm of Os Garotin, right? This unlikely combination of genres. Once, someone told us that the fusion we create is unprecedented. The blend of R&B with Brazilian soul music, together with the diversity of MPB and the energy of samba. When we stop to think about it, it’s actually hard to imagine another project that has brought all of these elements together in the same way. We also owe a lot of this to the finishing touch provided by our musical producer, Júlio Raposo. He has a deep understanding of every genre we’ve mentioned. Blending completely different references is not easy, but Raposo makes it seem effortless.
The album features collaborations with some major names in Brazilian music. What guided the choice of these guest artists, and what did each collaboration bring to the project?
The songs themselves guided the choices. “Se Joga” needed Marina’s voice in the chorus. “Soul Brasileiro” was already a tribute to Lenine’s song before we even thought about inviting him to be part of the album. The songs lead the way—we never imagine a guest artist before the composition exists. We are servants of the music. The music gives the orders, and we follow them.
Speaking of collaborations, you recently appeared on a track from Anitta’s album “EQUILIBRIVM”. How did that invitation come about, and what did this collaboration represent for you?
We were invited to join a team of songwriters and producers working on the repertoire for Anitta’s album. During that experience, we immediately connected with her. From that point on, the collaboration happened very naturally. She sent us a song with a great vibe, and we completed it together. Anitta is the boss of the game. She is Brazil’s biggest global artist. Being part of that creative process felt like receiving the greatest award possible. It is incredibly special to be included in her vision of contemporary Brazilian pop music.
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