''Pirata'' is the third
studio album
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by Brazilian singer
Jão
João Vitor Romania Balbino (born November 3, 1994), known professionally as Jão, is a Brazilian singer-songwriter.
Career 2016–2018: Career beginnings and first album
Jão started posting YouTube videos of him singing Cover version, cover ...
, released on 19 October 2021, by
Universal Music. Described by Jão as a "album about new beginnings", ''Pirata'' explores themes such as love, sex, discoveries, and farewells.
He produced the album with Paul Ralphes and Zebu.
The album was supported by three singles: "Coringa", "Não Te Amo", and "
Idiota
Raymundus Jordanus (fl. c. 1381), best known by his Latin nom de plume Idiota ("the Idiot"), though this identification is disputed by some, was a medieval Catholic writer whose identity remained unknown for some centuries.
Biography and identi ...
". ''Pirata'' was nominated for
Multishow Brazilian Music Award for Album of the Year and
. The album won the
MTV MIAW Awards Brazil for Album of the Year. Jão promoted the album with appearances at several award shows, television programs and festivals, as well embarked on the Turnê Pirata. The album has since been certified 2× platinum by the
Pro-Música Brasil (PMB).
Release and promotion
Jão commenced teasing the release of ''Pirata'' on 22 September 2021, when he posted on social media saying: "You have a few days to break up with someone, because my new album is coming. Until then, see you soon". He revealed the album's name on 13 October 2021.
Its release date, cover, and tracklist were announced on 18 October 2021. ''Pirata'' was released through digital format on 19 October 2021, by
Universal Music.
The CDs were released on 22 June 2022,
while vinyl LPs were released on 3 November 2023;
the physical formats contain the bonus track "Amor Pirata".
Singles
The album's lead single, "Coringa", was released on 24 February 2021. The song peaked at number 82 on Brazil's
Top 100 Airplay chart, while peaked at number 7 on the
National Pop Airplay chart. "Não Te Amo" was released as the second single in tandem with ''Pirata'' on 19 October 2021. In December 2021, "
Idiota
Raymundus Jordanus (fl. c. 1381), best known by his Latin nom de plume Idiota ("the Idiot"), though this identification is disputed by some, was a medieval Catholic writer whose identity remained unknown for some centuries.
Biography and identi ...
" went viral after being used in videos on
TikTok. This resulted in a large increase in plays on
Spotify. It was eventually released as the third single from the album on 9 February 2022. Commercially, "Idiota" peaked at number 23 on the ''
Billboard
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''
Brazil Songs
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, and number 17 in Portugal.
Live performances
To promote ''Pirata'', Jão held several live performances. He performed at awards shows including the
MTV MIAW Awards Brazil,
Multishow Brazilian Music Award
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, and
Latin Grammy Awards. His appearances on television shows included ''
Caldeirão com Mion
''Caldeirão com Mion'', or simply ''Caldeirão'', is a Brazilian variety show broadcast by TV Globo. Premiering on September 4, 2021, it is hosted by Marcos Mion, serving as a successor to ''Caldeirão do Huck.''
History
In June 2021, Globo an ...
'', ''
Encontro com Fátima Bernardes'', ''
Faustão na Band
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'', ''
Altas Horas
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External links
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Rede Globo original programming
Brazilian television talk shows
Portuguese-language television s ...
,'' and ''Música Boa Ao Vivo''. He also was part of the line-up for several festivals including
Lollapalooza
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,
MEO Sudoeste, and Rock in Rio. The album's supporting tour, Turnê Pirata, ran from March to December 2022. It kicked off in
Rio de Janeiro and was wrapped up with a free show in
São Paulo, spanning 40 shows. The tour was attended by 250,000 people and grossed
R$ 30 million in revenue.
Accolades
Track listing
Certifications
Release history
References
External links
* {{Discogs master, 2695679, Pirata, type=album
2021 albums
Jão albums
2020s Portuguese-language albums
Universal Music Brazil albums