''Ivete Sangalo'' is the first solo
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of
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ian singer
Ivete Sangalo, released in 1999.
On the disc, Ivete, fresh out of
Banda Eva
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, invested in various rhythms: Maracatu, Reggae, Forro and romantic music are present on the album, besides, of course, the Axe Music. The first singles from the album were "Canibal" and "Tá Tudo Bem", performed at concerts prior to burning the CD.
The album became a bestseller especially in 2000, when the romantic song "Se Eu Não Te Amasse Tanto Assim", composed by
Herbert Vianna
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and
Paulo Sérgio Valle
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, was included in the soundtrack of the telenovela
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,
Rede Globo
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, making the most played song 2000.
Also noteworthy are the tracks "100 o seu Amor" (rewriting
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and
Carlinhos Brown), "Medo de Amar" (featuring
Ed Motta
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and arrangements musician César Camargo Mariano), "Tenho Dito" (John composition Anja Bosco and Blanc), "Sá Marina" (success of Antonio Adolfo Gaspar and Tiberius) and "Bota Pra Ferver" (remake the banda
Asa de Águia
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).
Critical reception
In general, the album received positive reviews.
In criticism of Allmusic, for example, the songs "Canibal", "100 o seu Amor", "Eternamente" and "Sá Marina" were taken as the best album.
Track listing
Certifications
References
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1999 debut albums
Ivete Sangalo albums
Mercury Records albums
Universal Music Brazil albums