A classic by Caetano Veloso gets a new interpretation with the voice of Sophie Charlotte and the guitar of Pepeu Gomes, in an encounter between music and dramaturgy, which arrives on all digital platforms via ONErpm.
Malibu Studios presents a new version of “Menino do Rio,” a composition by Caetano Veloso, featuring the voice of Sophie Charlotte and the guitar of Pepeu Gomes . With Pepeu playing throughout the track and Sophie leading the vocal interpretation, the release brings together the trajectories of different generations in a reinterpretation of a song deeply associated with Rio de Janeiro culture. The track will be available on all digital platforms on November 6th, via ONErpm .
Released in 1979 by Baby Consuelo, now Baby do Brasil, on the album Pra Enlouquecer, "Menino do Rio" became one of the great classics of Brazilian music. The song gained even greater prominence when it was included in the opening of the telenovela Água Viva, broadcast by TV Globo in 1980, and continues to evoke the youth, freedom, and emotional landscape of Rio de Janeiro .
For Pepeu Gomes, the reinterpretation also represents a reunion with his own history. The guitarist has a long-standing connection with Baby Consuelo's repertoire and participated in performances of " Menino do Rio " during that period. Now, he revisits the composition with his guitar in the foreground, in dialogue with Sophie Charlotte's voice.
Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and one of the central figures of Brazilian guitar, Pepeu has built a career that includes Novos Baianos and a solo career marked by the encounter between rock, MPB (Brazilian Popular Music) and national rhythms . His presence in this new version connects the musical memory of the song to a contemporary interpretation.
Known for her work in television, film, and theater, Sophie Charlotte has also been expanding her relationship with music. In addition to musical experiences linked to drama, the actress has showcased her voice in performances and projects that combine acting and singing. In " Menino do Rio," this dimension of her career takes center stage vocally, alongside Pepeu's guitar.
This encounter aligns with Malibu Studios ' mission to build bridges between artists, generations, and artistic languages. By bringing together a leading figure in Brazilian guitar and an actress who also explores music, the studio offers a fresh perspective on a repertoire that spans decades and remains present in the national imagination.
“ Menino do Rio ” is now available on all digital platforms via ONErpm .
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