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Label:Slap (2) – 33271-1, Urban Jungle Records – 33271-1, Polysom – 33271-1 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Country:Brazil Released:2016 Genre:Electronic, Pop Style:MPB A1Perfume Do Invisível Written-By – Céu 5:08 A2Arrastar-Te-Ei Written-By – Céu 3:38 A3Amor Pixelado Written-By – Céu 4:15 A4Minhas Bics Written-By – Céu 4:48 A5Etílica / Interlúdio Written-By – Céu, Hervé Salters 4:21 B1Varanda Suspensa Written-By – Céu, Hervé Salters 3:21 B2Chico Buarque Song Written-By – Cadão Volpato, Jair Marcos Vieira, Ricardo Salvagni, Thomas Pappon 3:30 B3Camadas Written-By – Céu, Fernando Almeida (4) 4:14 B4A Nave Vai Written-By – Jorge Du Peixe 3:47 B5Rapsódia Brasilis Written-By – Céu 3:54 Manufactured By – Poly Som Com. E Ind. De Plásticos Ltda. Mastered At – Red Traxx Mastering Studio Recorded At – Rootsans Studios Recorded At – Estúdio Plug-In Recorded At – Comp-ny Lacquer Cut At – Poly Som Com. E Ind. De Plásticos Ltda. – P0694 Bass – Lucas Martins Co-producer – Céu Drums – Pupillo (2) Guest [Vocals] – Rosa Morena (2) (tracks: B1), Tulipa Ruiz (tracks: A5) Guitar – Pedro Sá Keyboards – Hervé Salters Lacquer Cut By [Runout Etching @] – William Carvalho Mastered By – Felipe Tchauer Mixed By – Mike Cresswell Producer – Hervé Salters, Pupillo (2) Recorded By – Rodrigo Sanches Recorded By [Strings] – Be Hussey Recorded By [Vocals] – Diogo Poças, Gustavo Lenza Strings, Composed By [Strings] – Miguel Atwood-Ferguson Vocals – Céu Barcode: 7 898324 312236 Matrix / Runout (Side A, Runout, Etched): P0694-A @ 2C Matrix / Runout (Side B, Runout, Etched): P0694-B @ 2C
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This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. (Learn how and when to remove these template messages) This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification. (August 2017) This article's tone or style may not reflect the encyclopedic tone used on Wikipedia. (August 2017) Céu Céu live in São Paulo on 13 August 2009. Céu live in São Paulo on 13 August 2009. Background information Birth nameMaria do Céu Whitaker Poças Born17 April 1980 (age 43) OriginSão Paulo, Brazil GenresMPB, bossa nova, world music, trip hop[1] Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter Instrument(s)Vocals, keyboards, percussion Years active2002–present LabelsUrban Jungle, Six Degrees WebsiteCéu Maria do Céu Whitaker Poças, known professionally as Céu (Portuguese pronunciation: [sɛw]; born 17 April 1980),[2] is a Brazilian singer-songwriter whose first American album was released on the Six Degrees Records label in April 2007.
Early life and education
Céu, Saint-Nazaire, 2019.
Céu (2022) Céu was born in São Paulo, Brazil, to a musical family. Her father was a composer, arranger, and musicologist. It was from her father that she learned to appreciate Brazil's classical music composers, particularly Heitor Villa-Lobos, Ernesto Nazaré, and Orlando Silva.
At fifteen, she decided to become a musician and by her late teens, she studied music theory, as well as the violão (a nylon-stringed Brazilian guitar). Her songs reveal many influences, which include samba, salsa, choro, soul, rhythm and blues, hip hop, afrobeat, and electrojazz music.[3] She cites as influences the music of African-Americans Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, and Jorge Ben.[4]
Céu was performing onstage and exploring the repertoire of turn-of-the-century carnival music by her late teens. Soon after that, she relocated temporarily to New York City, where she had a chance to meet with fellow Brazilian musician Antônio Pinto. Later she learned that he was actually a distant cousin. Their relationship renewed when he teamed up with lead producer Beto Villares, composer of the musical score for the movie O Ano em Que Meus Pais Saíram de Férias (2007), to help her record her album. Antonio Pinto, who produced Céu's song "Ave Cruz", is the composer of the musical score for two Oscar-nominated films, Central Station (1999) and City of God (2002).[5]
Career Originally issued in 2005 on the São Paulo-based Urban Jungle, her self-titled debut album Céu was picked up by Six Degrees/Starbucks/Hear Music in the US and UK, JVC in Japan and Harmonia Mundi in France and in the Netherlands. For this album, Céu received a Latin Grammy nomination for "Best New Artist" in 2006[6] and a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary World Music Album in 2008.
Céu performed at the opening ceremony of the 2007 Pan American Games.[citation needed]
In 2008, Céu formed the São Paulo collective Sonantes with Brazilian musicians and producers Rica Amabis, Gui Amabis, Pupillo, and Dengue. The song "Malemolência" was featured in the soccer game by EA Sports, FIFA 08.[7]
In 2009, her critically acclaimed second album Vagarosa reached No. 2 on the US Billboard's World Music charts.[8] The album was nominated for a 2010 Latin Grammy Award for Best Brazilian Contemporary Pop Album.[9]
In 2010, Céu was invited by Herbie Hancock to record a version of "Tempo de Amor" for The Imagine Project album. Céu also performed at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2010.[citation needed]
In 2011, she contributed a version of the track "It's a Long Way" in collaboration with Apollo Nove and N.A.S.A. for the Red Hot Organization's most recent charitable album Red Hot + Rio 2. The album is a follow-up to the 1996 Red Hot + Rio. In 2012, Céu received her third Latin Grammy nomination for "Best Contemporary Brazilian Pop Album" for her third album Caravana Sereia Bloom.[citation needed]
Between 2013 and 2014 Céu performed a series of concerts in Brazil to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the release of Bob Marley and the Wailers' legendary album Catch a Fire.[citation needed]
In 2014, she released her first live DVD/CD entitled Céu – Ao Vivo in Brazil. The concert was filmed in August 2014 in São Paulo and contains 15 tracks in total, including the never before released cover versions of all-time classics "Piel Canela" and "Mais Uma Noite de Amor", behind-the-scenes footage of the band, and more. Céu – Ao Vivo also includes live versions of Céu's greatest hits, "Lenda", "Malemolência", "10 Contados", "Cangote" and "Baile de Ilusão".[citation needed]
In 2016, she released her fourth studio album named Tropix. She received critical acclaim from such publications as The Guardian[10] and The New York Times.[11] She also won, in the same year, her first Latin Grammy in the Best Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album category.
Her album APKÁ was considered one of the 25 best Brazilian albums of the second half of 2019 by the São Paulo Association of Art Critics.[12]
Starbucks has promoted her album in its coffeehouses through its Hear Music Debut CD series. She was the first international artist chosen by Starbucks for promotion.[citation needed]
Personal life Céu (céu) means "sky" and "heaven" in Portuguese.[2]
She is the second cousin of Maria Casadevall (a popular Brazilian actress with more than 13 years of career). She is the eldest of the two cousins (Céu is 7 years older than Casadevall).[13]
Discography Céu (2005) Remixed EP (2007) Vagarosa (2009) Caravana Sereia Bloom (2012) Céu – Ao Vivo (2014) Tropix (2016) Apká! (2019) Um Gosto de Sol (2021)
"Tropix" is the fourth studio album by Brazilian singer-songwriter Céu, released in 2016. Known for her eclectic blend of bossa nova, samba, electronic music, and jazz, Céu explores new sonic territories with "Tropix," infusing her signature style with synth-pop, dub, and minimalism. The album represents a bold departure from her earlier work, with a more polished and modern production that pushes the boundaries of traditional Brazilian music.
Album Overview: Release Date: March 25, 2016 Genre: Electronic, MPB (Música Popular Brasileira), Synth-pop, Dub Producer: Pupillo and Hervé Salters Musical Style: "Tropix" combines the warmth and rhythm of Brazilian music with cool, electronic textures. The album's title, a portmanteau of "tropical" and "pix" (short for "pixels"), reflects its hybrid nature—rooted in tropical influences but filtered through a digital, modern lens. The tracks feature shimmering synths, dub-influenced basslines, and crisp, electronic beats, creating a soundscape that is both retro and futuristic.
Notable Tracks: "Perfume do Invisível": The opening track sets the tone with its seductive groove, driven by a throbbing bassline and hypnotic vocals. The song exemplifies the album's blend of organic and electronic elements. "Arrastarte-Ei": A slower, more atmospheric track that showcases Céu's vocal prowess, with a minimalist arrangement that allows her voice to take center stage. "Amor Pixelado": A standout track with a catchy melody and playful lyrics that blend love and digital imagery, echoing the album's theme. "Varanda Suspensa": A more introspective track that pairs soft, acoustic guitar with electronic flourishes, demonstrating the album's range and versatility. Reception: "Tropix" received critical acclaim for its innovation and stylistic diversity. Critics praised Céu for her ability to seamlessly merge traditional Brazilian sounds with contemporary influences, creating a unique and forward-thinking album. It was seen as a maturation of her artistry, with a more refined and confident approach to songwriting and production.
The album earned Céu several awards, including a Latin Grammy for Best Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album, further cementing her status as one of Brazil's most innovative and influential artists.
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