Captain Planet, Zuzuka Poderosa, Raphael Futura – Moqueca
“The vocals in such tracks are the most important, because it is he who tunes in the right way, removes gray clouds above your head, and a carpet of flowers blooms under your feet. Feel this music with all your guts, feel how the Global Bass rhythm masters your body and nothing stops you to start dancing to the beat of this melody. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Вокал в подобных треках является самым главным, ведь именно он настраивает на нужный лад, убирает над вашей головой серые тучи, а под вашими ногами расцветает ковёр из цветов. Почувствуйте эту музыку всем своим нутром, почувствуйте, как ритм Global Bass овладевает вашим телом и уже ничто вас не остановит, чтобы начать танцевать в такт этой мелодии.”
-Nagamag.com
Just in time to kick off the Summer, Captain Planet has teamed up with 2 long-time collaborators Zuzuka Poderosa & Raphael Futura for a new Brazilian disco funk song, "Moqueca.” The song harkens back to Brazil's legendary funk parties in the 70's and early 80's - where sound systems bumped legends like Tim Maia, Sandra De Sa & Gilberto Gil - while infusing some fresh contemporary energy and extra thump for today's dancefloors. Zuzuka's bright vocals bounce over a bubbly bassline, syncopated percussion and wormy vintage synthesizers, while an additional punch is brought in the form of horn arrangements by the prolific maestro Todd Simon, another frequent Captain Planet collaborator.
“Moqueca” takes inspiration from the Brazilian dish of the same name, a nationally famous fish stew that varies across the regions of Brazil. In her lyrics, Zuzuka talks about the origins and variations of Moqueca, starting with the style from Espirito Santo, her home state, and continuing to Moqueca Baiana, from Bahia, which incorporates African influences and ingredients. The result is a song that is as much an homage to Brazilian music as it is its food, culture and people.
The song is the first single from Captain Planet's upcoming "Sounds Like Home” EP, which finds the producer turning towards more retro, analogue and live band elements, all with an eye towards his signature “Gumbo Funk” of global sounds. “Moqueca” is out on Brooklyn’s Bastard Jazz Recordings May 27th.
