Mas Que Nada
Jorge Ben Jor, Jorge Ben
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Oh lariá laiô obá obá obá Oh ooô ooô lariá laiô obá obá obá Mas que nada sai da minha frente eu quero passar Pois samba está animado que eu quero é sambar Esse samba que é misto de maracatu É samba de preto velho samba de preto tu Mas que nada Um samba como esse tão legal Você não vai querer que eu chegue no final Oh lariá laiô obá obá obá Oh ooô ooô lariá laiô obá obá obá Esse samba que é misto de maracatu É samba de preto velho samba de preto tu Mas que nada Um samba como esse tão legal Você não vai querer que eu chegue no final Oh lariá laiô obá obá obá Oh ooô lariá laiô obá obá obá
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Written by: Jorge Lima Menezes
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
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12 facts about this song
Song Creation"Mas Que Nada" is a song written and originally performed in 1963 by Jorge Ben on his debut album, which became his signature song.
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LanguageThe song is sung entirely in Portuguese, the official language of Brazil.
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Title MeaningWhile "Mas Que Nada" literally translates to "but, that's nothing", in Brazilian Portuguese slang, it's a common phrase used to dismiss concerns or worries, much like English speakers might say "no problem" or "don't worry about it".
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Unique SoundThe song combines elements of samba, bossa nova, and jazz, creating a unique sound that became popular in the 1960s.
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International SuccessIn 1966, the group Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 recorded a cover version of the song in a jazz/bossa nova style. It became an international hit and helped introduce the world to Brazilian music.
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Iconic Performances"Mas Que Nada" has been performed by many artists over the years, from Spanish opera singer Plácido Domingo to pop star Jennifer Lopez at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards.
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Movie SoundtrackThe song was prominently featured in the animated movie "Rio", in a scene where the main characters are flying over the city of Rio de Janeiro.
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World Cup UseDuring the 2006 World Cup, a version of "Mas Que Nada" featuring the Black Eyed Peas alongside Sergio Mendes was used by Nike in their promotional material, bringing the song back into global popularity.
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Record LabelJorge Ben was signed to Phillips Records at the time he recorded "Mas Que Nada".
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Cultural InfluenceThe song has become a symbol of Brazilian identity and the country's joyous, dance-friendly culture. It has been performed at many important cultural events, such as the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
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Music VideoThe song's music video depicts various scenes of Brazilian culture, including samba dancers, capoeira fighters and Brazilian landscapes.
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CoversThe song has been covered in more than 200 versions around the world in many languages, including instrumental, vocal, and a cappella forms. This adds testimony to its popularity and appeal.
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