BadBadNotGood - Brazil 45 Boxset vol. 6 (RSD) (Vinyl)[RSD 4/12/25]

Grammy-nominated Canadian ensemble, BadBadNotGood, present the latest edition of Mr Bongo's iconic Brazil 45 boxset series. Hailing from Toronto, the band who now comprise of Alexander Sowinski, Chester Hansen and Leland Whitty, made their name by crossing genres and developing a distinctive amalgamation of jazz, hip hop and psychedelic grooves. Their rise to the forefront of their scene, has led to collaborations with icons such as Tyler, The Creator, Kendrick Lamar, MF Doom, Samuel T. Herring (Future Islands) and Ghostface Killah. With a penchant for an earworm hook, their sound takes cues from across the globe, both past and present, not least from the wealth of music that has emanated out of Brazil over the last 70 years. Beatmakers, musicians and record collectors at their core, the influence of Brazilian music on BadBadNotGood's productions is clear to see, with previous collaborators including Arthur Verocai and Tim Bernardes. It seemed only right then, to hand them the reins for the next edition of our signature boxset series. As ever, the brief was simple, compile a selection of your favourite Brazilian cuts from the country's rich musical makeup. A captivating collection of sought-after tracks crossing genres, decades and tempos, offering a glimpse into BadBadNotGood's eclectic tastes, whilst exploring ever further the richness of Brazil's musical history.