Molejo: A Brief History

Molejo is a Brazilian funk and soul band formed in 1980 by Zé Henrique and Zé Paulo. The duo was born in the city of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, and soon gained fame throughout the country due to their live performances. Over the years, they have released several studio albums, with their most successful being Volume 6 (1990) and Volume 9 (1996).

In 1996, the band toured Brazil with their hit single “Vem Cair na Zueira”, which was part of their album Volume 9. It was one of the group’s most popular songs, reaching number one on the Brazilian charts for three weeks. The song was later featured in the soundtrack of the Brazilian soap opera “Malhação”.

In 2001, Molejo released “Coisa de Pele”, another hit from their album Volume 9. It was a cover of an earlier song by Jorge Ben Jor and it was used as the theme song for the Brazilian telenovela “Da Cor do Pecado”. The song was an instant success, reaching number one in radio airplay in Brazil.

Apart from these two singles, Molejo has also released several other hits such as “Vai Furar o Teto” (from Volume 6), “Sou Mesmo Assim” (from Volume 8) and “Cirilo” (from Volume 10). They have also collaborated with other artists such as Claudia Leite and Claudinho e Buchecha.

Molejo has achieved great success in Brazil over the years and has become one of the most popular funk bands in the country. Their music has been featured in numerous films, television shows and commercials. They are known for their energetic live performances, which often include choreographed dance moves and costume changes.