Name: Charme
Brand: Zopelar

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

TARTALB018

Colour

Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-11-25

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Rubadub

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

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Total Cap

1 / Black / LP

Artist

Zopelar

Genre GB

Disco / Balearic

Label GB

Tartelet Records

<p>Tartelet Records, founded in Copenhagen in 2007 by Emil Margetli Nyholm & Frederik Bille Brahe, is a renowned music label known for its dedication to uncovering new talent. With an impressive roster of artists such as *Brandt Brauer Frick*, *Kenton Slash Demon*, *Max Graef* and *Wayne Snow*, Tartelet Records has made a significant impact on the music industry. Their commitment to introducing fresh acts has solidified their reputation as a leading force in the e-commerce music scene.</p>

Zopelar arrives on Tartelet with Charme - an album of effervescent machine funk harking back to a golden era of Brazilian party music, releasing October 21st.

The era of interest for Sao Paulo’s Pedro Zopelar begins in the 1980s in Rio de Janeiro, when a particular phenomenon caught on at suburban parties which became known as Charme. “Charme was like a mix of slow boogie, RnB and new jack swing,” explains Zopelar. “DJ Corello started calling ‘charme’ the moment

of the party when he played slow grooves and felt that the people started dancing differently, with sexier synchronized moves. Some years later, charme evolved from an awaited moment of a night to a whole movement of parties just playing that kind of music. On this record I tried to make something that brings this emotional feeling to my music in a modern way.”

Much like the original genre-not-genre he drew inspiration from, Zopelar’s approach across his latest LP spans different moods and tempos. There’s blissful, sultry mystery lingering around ‘Clara’ and ‘Do You Feel?’ while OSAGIE lends some chops to the exquisite, Rompler-powered synth funk of ‘Chain Net’. The lead singles ‘Shibuya’, ‘Charme’ and ‘Passado’ all tap into varying shades of deep house, from slinky City Pop-tinted loungers to peak-time dance pop and Larry Heard-influenced flavours, with the constant being Zopelar’s immaculate production and the unbridled warmth of his compositions.

Continuing the Latin-rooted theme of the album, the artworkconception of Charme was realized by multidisciplinary artist and curator Ode, showcasing a popular style of street paintings made by anonymous artists throughout Latin America. It’s not about graffiti-culture but a popular solution utilized by small restaurants, bars and other establishments to use their own walls for commercial purposes, hiring artists to paint food and drink menus or other information about their products.

With an emotional sincerity stemming from his move to reconnect with the Brazilian dimension of his creative background, Charme arrives as Zopelar’s heartfelt celebration of life and music, of sentimental moments shared and good times enjoyed.

Charme

Music GB

Discover Charme by Zopelar - an effervescent machine funk album on Tartelet Records. Immerse yourself in the golden era of Brazilian party music. LP format available.