Buraka Som Sistema
Buraka Som Sistema | |
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zouk, alternative dance, moombahton | |
Years active | 2006–2016 |
Labels | Enchufada Sony BMG Aftercluv Dance Lab Universal Music |
Members | |
Website | BURAKA TV |
Buraka Som Sistema was an
Origins
Buraka Som Sistema was founded in 2002 by
Barbosa and Pité were
Buraka Som Sistema is the Portuguese word for word translation for Buraka Sound System, keeping the English word order (the correct translation would be "Sistema de Som da Buraka"). They took their name, Buraka, from the freguesia (urban district) of Buraca, located in the municipality of Amadora, in the suburbs of Lisbon.
Career
Their first release was From Buraka to the World , an EP released on the Portuguese label Enchufada, which include the single "Yah!", featuring vocals by Angolan hip-hop MC Petty. It was followed by another Petty vocalized track, "Wawaba", and a re-release of From Buraka to the World, expanded to a full album.
After touring in several European countries, including playing at the
Usage in media
Their song was featured in EA Sports video game such as "Kalemba (Wegue-Wegue)" featuring Pongolove in FIFA 10 and "Restless" in 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.[5] "Hangover (Ba Ba Ba)" is also featured in the video game Just Dance 2016.[6] Their song Bota also featured in a 2014 adidas advert featuring Dani Alves .
Discography
Studio albums
Year | Album | Chart positions | Sales | sales thresholds )
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POR | SPA | BEL | ||||
2006 | From Buraka to the World
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2008 | Black Diamond
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7 | — | 54 |
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2011 | Komba
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4 | — | — |
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2014 | Buraka
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— | — | — | — | — |
Singles
Year | Title | Chart Positions | Album | ||
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SPA | BEL | EUR | |||
2007 | "Yah" | - | - | - | Black Diamond |
"Wawaba (v. 1.8)" | - | - | - | ||
2008 | " M.I.A.
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- | - | - | |
"Kalemba (Wegue-Wegue)" | 1 | - | 87 | ||
2009 | "Aqui Para Vocês (feat. Deize Tigrona)" | - | - | 91 | |
2011 | "Hangover (BaBaBa) " | - | - | - | Komba |
"(We Stay) Up All Night" | - | - | - |
Awards
In the
MTV Europe Music Awards
The
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2007 | Buraka Som Sistema | New Sounds of Europe | Nominated |
Buraka Som Sistema | Best Portuguese Act | Nominated | |
2008 | Buraka Som Sistema | Best Portuguese Act | Won |
2009 | Buraka Som Sistema | Best Portuguese Act | Nominated |
Golden Globes
The Golden Globes is an annual awards ceremony by Portuguese TV station
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2009 | Buraka Som Sistema | Group Of The Year | Won |
European Border Breakers Awards
The
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2009 | Black Diamond | European Border Breakers Award | Won[7] |
BEFFTA Awards
Buraka Som Sistema won the BEFFTA International Entertainment Icons award on 25 October 2014.[8] They told Sound And Motion magazine that they "were honoured to collect an award." [8]
References
- ^ "Blitz (Portuguese music magazine) online artist database". Blitz. Archived from the original on 2008-10-26. Retrieved 2009-01-26.
- ^ Conway, Eleanor (2008-11-21). "Eleanor Conway presents Buraka Som Sistema podcast". Virgin. Archived from the original on 2008-12-04. Retrieved 2009-04-23.
- ^ a b Lage, Joana (2007-05-02). "Buraka Som Sistema Interview". MyVillage.com. Archived from the original on 2009-10-16. Retrieved 2009-01-26.
- ^ Cobo, Leila (December 3, 2014). "Universal Launches New Latin EDM Label Aftercluv Dance Lab". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
- ^ Birkby, M. (7 April 2010). "EA's 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa music soundtrack sets the stage for football glory". Electronic Arts. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
- ^ Makuch, Eddie (2015-09-26). "Every Song in Just Dance 2016". GameSpot. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
- ^ "European Border Breakers Awards 2010", Ec.europa.eu. Retrieved February 21, 2012
- ^ a b "Interview: Buraka Som Sistema | Sound and Motion". Archived from the original on 2014-10-29. Retrieved 2014-10-29.
- BBC article Archived 2014-10-29 at the Wayback Machine
- Don't Panic: article Archived 2010-01-11 at the Wayback Machine
- Sup Magazine: interview
- Buraka Som Sistema interview
- Buraka Som Sistema RBMA lecture