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01. Gerson King Combo - Mandamentos Black
02. Gerson King Combo - Just For You
03. Gerson King Combo - Andando Nos Trilhos
04. Gerson King Combo - Esse E O Nosso Black Brother
05. Gerson King Combo - Swing Do Rei
06. Gerson King Combo - Hereditariedade
07. Gerson King Combo - Foi Um Sonho Só
08. Gerson King Combo - Uma Chance
09. Gerson King Combo - God Save The King
10. Gerson King Combo - Blows
ARTIST
TITLE
Gerson King Combo
FORMAT
LP

LABEL
CATALOG #
VAMPI 306LP VAMPI 306LP
GENRE
RELEASE DATE
2/7/2025

Gerson King Combo's 1977 album is a masterpiece of Brazilian soul, emerged within the Black Rio movement, which was recorded with União Black as the backing band. It features the kind of full-on funky sound you'd only expect to hear from a rare few American groups of the time. Its ten songs mix political statements, which primarily address issues of racial pride, and dancefloor-oriented music. Remastered from the original tapes and pressed on 180g vinyl. This release is part of a new reissue series that will include many other outstanding Brazilian classics. The Côrtes brothers were born and raised in Madureira. Their careers in music stood away from samba carioca and followed different paths: Getúlio was one of Jovem Guarda's composers (author of hits such as "Negro Gato") while Gerson was involved in underground dance groups and would later (as Gerson King) become a leading figure in the Black Rio movement. This album was produced by Ronaldo Corrêa and features Pedrinho da Luz as artistic director. The album has achieved cult status over the years, becoming one of the most sought-after Brazilian funk records of all times. Ridiculously rare and expensive now, at the top of many collectors' wants lists, it's finally reissued here after years unavailable out of Brazil.