Kelly Key (2001 album)

Last updated
Kelly Key
Kelly-key-album.jpg
Studio album by
Kelly Key
ReleasedDecember 22, 2001 (2001-12-22)
Recorded2000–01
Genre
Length45:02
Language Portuguese
Label Warner Music
Producer
  • Sérgio Mama
  • DJ Cuca
Kelly Key chronology
Kelly Key
(2001)		 Remix Hits
(2002)
Singles from Kelly Key
  1. "Escondido"
    Released: June 18, 2001
  2. "Baba"
    Released: November 5, 2001
  3. "Anjo"
    Released: April 17, 2002
  4. "Cachorrinho"
    Released: August 30, 2002

Kelly Key is the debut album by Brazilian singer-songwriter Kelly Key, released on December 22, 2001 by Warner Music. [1] The album consists of ten original songs co-written by Kelly, alongside Andinho, Gustavo Lins, and Rubens de Paula, with a remix of "Escondido" as a bonus track. [2] The album blends R&B and dance-pop, drawing influence from American artists like Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, and Janet Jackson. [3] [4]

Contents

The album marked a significant moment in Brazilian pop culture, quickly rising to the top of the charts [5] and becoming a commercial success. It was certified platinum in Brazil, with over a million copies sold, [6] [7] and positioned Kelly Key as one of the first pop icons in Brazil. [8] The album's themes of female empowerment and independence set it apart from previous Brazilian pop music, giving it lasting influence. [9] [10]

Development and production

In Spring 1999, Kelly Key was working as a TV host on the show Samba Pagode & Cia, [11] [12] where she first met music producer DJ Cuca, [12] [13] who would later become instrumental in her early career. [13] While observing a session for the album 2000 by the Brazilian artist Latino, Kelly volunteered to provide backing vocals; her vocal performance impressed DJ Cuca, who encouraged her to get involved in an upcoming pop music project. [8] [14]

As Kelly Key recalled in her interview with G1 Globo, DJ Cuca told her: “You sing well. I have a really cool project here. We can do something interesting.” He had already prepared several instrumental tracks and invited Kelly to write lyrics. Drawing from her personal writings—many of which came from her teenage diaries—Kelly began to craft the lyrics that would shape her debut album. She had long been shy about sharing her personal thoughts, but this project gave her the opportunity to turn them into music. [8] Alongside MC Andinho, a major figure in the funk carioca scene, [15] [16] Kelly further developed these songs in one week. [8]

After the album was finished, it was shopped to different record labels, and eventually picked up by Warner Music for release. [14]

Music and lyrics

Kelly Key marked a notable departure from the music of Brazilian pop singers in the late 1990s and early 2000s. While many artists of that time focused on romantic melodies and themes that portrayed women as dependent on men, Kelly Key’s debut album brought a fresh perspective. [17] The album centered on themes of female empowerment, independence, and sexuality, which aligned it with a broader women’s movement in Brazil and beyond. [18] [19]

Musically, the album blends elements of pop and R&B, with strong influences from dance-pop, bubblegum pop, and hip-hop, drawing inspiration from the American pop music scene. Kelly Key’s sound, shaped by DJ Cuca’s production, embraced catchy, upbeat rhythms that appealed to a younger audience while delivering substantive messages. The lyrics explored themes such as female sexuality, feminism, and love, portraying women as strong, independent figures. [19] [20]

The album resonated with listeners through its realistic and explicit portrayal of issues faced by young women, which allowed it to connect with its audience. Songs featured bold narratives about relationships, desire, and empowerment, often challenging traditional gender roles. [19] [20]

Promotion

"Escondido" was the first single released from the album in June 2001. [21] Despite facing initial radio resistance due to its lyrics, the song later gained popularity after the release of Kelly’s follow-up single. In November 2001, "Baba" (re-titled as "Baba Baby") [22] was released as the second single from the album, and became her breakout hit, [23] eventually reaching the No. 1 position on the Brazilian charts. [24] "Anjo" was released as the third single in April 2002, while "Cachorrinho" was released as the album's fourth and final single in August 2002.

For the Hispanic America market, a Spanish-language version of the album was released in 2002, Kelly Key en Español. In Chile, a Spanish-language version of "Baba" was released in early 2002 as the first single for the Spanish-language version of the album, [25] while "Cachorrito" was released as the album's second single in November 2002. [25]

Critical reception

The album received mostly positive reviews. Alex Antunes of Portal Dedo do Meio praised the work for addressing gender and feminism in a way that was both natural and accessible, without relying on profanity. [26] He noted that the album's approach felt less "virginal" than other Brazilian pop romantic music at the time, making it easier for young people to connect with Kelly Key's message. [26] Contém Pop highlighted that the album was well-structured and made a significant contribution to the development of Brazilian pop music. [27]

Naiady Piva of Portal Pop compared the album to Britney Spears' ...Baby One More Time, pointing out similarities in both artists' ability to appeal to a youthful audience. [28] Carlos Eduardo Lima of Scream & Yell magazine remarked that the album broke away from the "prefabricated, good-looking hypocrisy" often seen in Brazilian pop music, portraying youth culture as something more genuine and rebellious. He also noted that Kelly Key's album stood in stark contrast to the more conservative image of artists like Sandy & Junior. [17]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Escondido"Kelly Key, Andinho4:28
2."Só Quero Ficar"Key3:38
3."Bolada"Key, Gustavo Lins, Andinho3:20
4."Anjo"Key3:07
5."Baba"Key3:32
6."Brincar de Amor"Key, Lins, Andinho3:04
7."Tudo com Você"Key4:04
8."Quem é Você?"Key, Andinho2:57
9."Viajar no Groove"Key2:50
10."Cachorrinho"Key, Andinho4:11

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (2002)Peak
position
Brazilian Albums (Pro-Música Brasil) [29] 17

Certifications

CountryCertificationSales/shipments
Brazil (ABPD)Platinum [6] 1,000,000+ [7]
Portugal (AFP)Gold [30] 20,000 [30]

Release history

RegionDateFormatLabel
Brazil December 22, 2001 CD Warner Music
United States October 6, 2002 Digital download
ChileJune 13, 2002CD (Kelly Keyen Español)
Argentina
Uruguay
Peru
ColombiaSeptember 1, 2002

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kelly Key</span> Musical artist

Kelly de Almeida Afonso Freitas, better known professionally as Kelly Key, is a Brazilian pop singer-songwriter, YouTuber, and television personality. She rose to prominence in 2001 with her singles "Baba" and "Cachorrinho" which became defining hits of the early 2000s Brazilian pop music scene. Known for her blend of pop, dance, and funk music, she quickly established herself as a pop icon in Brazil. Over the course of her career, she has sold millions of records, earned numerous awards, and helped shape the genre of Brazilian pop for a new generation. Often compared to American contemporaries like Britney Spears for her playful and provocative image, Kelly Key has remained a fixture in Brazilian popular culture.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sandy (Brazilian singer)</span> Brazilian singer and actress

Sandy Leah Lima, known mononymously as Sandy, is a Brazilian singer-songwriter and actress. Born and raised in Campinas, Sandy began her career in 1989, when she formed with her brother, musician Junior Lima, the vocal duo Sandy & Junior. They rose to fame in the early 1990s as child stars and reached the height of their success during teenage, as albums Era Uma Vez... Ao Vivo (1998), As Quatro Estações (1999), Quatro Estações: O Show (2000) and Sandy & Junior (2001) sold more than a million units, with the second and third being among the best-selling albums of all time in Brazil. The duo were credited with leading a wave of teen pop artists during the late 1990s and early 2000s, with the press labelling Sandy the Brazilian "Princess of Pop". The duo disbanded in 2007 and released their Acústico MTV in September that year. In addition to their success in the music industry, the sibling's name became a strong brand, with more than 300 licensed products which made R$300 million a year.

<i>Do Meu Jeito</i> 2003 studio album by Kelly Key

Do Meu Jeito is the second studio album by Brazilian recording artist Kelly Key, released on April 10, 2003, by Warner Music.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Anitta (singer)</span> Brazilian singer (born 1993)

Larissa de Macedo Machado, known professionally as Anitta, is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, philanthropic, and occasional television host. One of Brazil's most prominent artists, she became known for her versatile style and mixing genres such as pop, funk, reggaeton and electronic music. She has received numerous accolades, including four Latin American Music Awards, three MTV Music Video Awards, nine MTV Europe Music Awards, two Guinness World Records, and nominations for two Grammy Award and ten Latin Grammy Awards, in addition to being the Brazilian female singer with the most entries on the Billboard Hot 100. She has been referred to as the "Queen of Brazilian Pop".

<i>Anitta</i> (album) 2013 studio album by Anitta

Anitta is the debut studio album by Brazilian recording artist Anitta, released on July 3, 2013 by Warner Music Brasil. It was preceded by the single "Show das Poderosas," which was the biggest hit song in Brazil in 2013. The album sold over 40,000 copies in the first 10 days after its release. The album had four singles and earned Anitta a Prêmio Extra, two wins at the Brazilian Music Multishow Award in 2013 and a Latin Grammy Award nomination. To promote the album, she performed on the Rede Globo programs Esquenta!, Caldeirão do Huck, Encontro com Fátima Bernardes, Altas Horas, and Mais Você.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ludmilla (singer)</span> Brazilian singer-songwriter (born 1995)

Ludmila Oliveira da Silva, known mononymously as Ludmilla, is a Brazilian singer-songwriter who became known with the song "Fala Mal de Mim". In September 2020, she became the first Afro-Latin American female musician to reach one billion streams on Spotify.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Karol Conká</span> Musical artist

Karoline dos Santos Oliveira, known professionally as Karol Conká, is a Brazilian singer-songwriter. Her music is a blend of modern hip-hop and rap with sounds from Brazilian pop and traditional music.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pabllo Vittar</span> Brazilian drag queen and singer (born 1993)

Phabullo Rodrigues da Silva, known professionally as Pabllo Vittar, is a Brazilian drag queen and singer.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Manu Gavassi</span> Brazilian singer-songwriter and actress (born 1993)

Manoela Latini Gavassi Francisco, better known as Manu Gavassi, is a Brazilian singer, songwriter and actress.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sua Cara</span> 2017 single by Major Lazer

"Sua Cara" is a song by American electronic dance music band Major Lazer from Know No Better (2017). The song features Brazilian singers Anitta and Pabllo Vittar. The song was recorded in February 2017, shortly after the Brazilian Carnival.

<i>Rouge</i> (Rouge album) 2002 studio album by Rouge

Rouge is the self-titled debut studio album by Brazilian pop girl group of the same name, formed through the Popstars. It was released in August 19, 2002 by Columbia Records and Sony BMG. As executive producer, Rick Bonadio produced each of the fourteen tracks on the record. The album counts on nine versions of international songs and the participation of trio KLB in one of the tracks. Its music incorporates pop and dance-pop, in songs that talk about fame, love, domination and the power of dreams.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Iza (singer)</span> Brazilian singer (born 1990)

Isabela Cristina Correia de Lima Lima, known professionally as IZA, is a Brazilian singer, songwriter and dancer, who rose to fame recording cover songs of artists such as Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Sam Smith on her self-titled YouTube channel. She has also featured her songs on Spotify and SoundCloud. In May 2016, she signed a contract with Warner Music Brasil. Her debut album, Dona de Mim, was released in 2018 and was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award for Best Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vai Malandra</span> 2017 song by Anitta

"Vai Malandra" is a song by Brazilian singer Anitta with fellow Brazilian singer Zaac and American rapper Maejor. The song features Brazilian producers Tropkillaz and DJ Yuri Martins. It was released as a single on December 18, 2017 and as the conclusion to Anitta's Check Mate project, where she releases a new song each month.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Luísa Sonza</span> Brazilian singer-songwriter (born 1998)

Luísa Gerloff Sonza is a Brazilian singer-songwriter. She rose to fame in 2014 singing cover songs on YouTube, where she gained notoriety. After signing with Universal Music Group, she recorded an extended play titled Pandora (2018). Three years later, she released her debut album Doce 22 (2021). The year also saw her being featured on a remix of Katy Perry's "Cry About It Later", along with Bruno Martini. In 2023, she released Escândalo Íntimo, which features a collaboration with Demi Lovato on the song "Penhasco2".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gloria Groove</span> Brazilian singer and rapper

Daniel Garcia Felicione Napoleão, known professionally as Gloria Groove, is a Brazilian singer, rapper, songwriter, actor, voice actor, and drag queen. During his childhood, Groove starred in the RecordTV telenovela Savage, and began work as a voice actor. After a period working in theatre as a teenager, Garcia adopted the drag persona "Gloria Groove" in 2014. Two years later, he started gaining prominence by appearing in the TV Globo reality show Amor & Sexo.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Me Gusta (Anitta song)</span> 2020 single by Anitta featuring Cardi B and Myke Towers

"Me Gusta" is a song by Brazilian singer Anitta featuring American rapper Cardi B and Puerto Rican rapper Myke Towers, from Anitta's fifth studio album Versions of Me. It was released as the lead single from the album through Warner Records on September 18, 2020. The song's music video was filmed in Salvador, Bahia, and released the same day. A remix featuring American singer 24kGoldn was released on November 20, 2020.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2021 in Brazil</span>

Events in the year 2021 in Brazil.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Duda Beat</span> Brazilian singer and songwriter

Eduarda Bittencourt Simões, better known as Duda Beat, is a Brazilian singer and songwriter. She won the ACPA Award for Breakthrough Artist in 2018, and her debut album Sinto Muito was listed among Rolling Stone Brasil's best 50 Brazilian records of that year. Duda Beat was nominated for a 2021 Latin Grammy Award for Best Brazilian Contemporary Pop Album for her album in partnership with Nando Reis.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jão</span> Brazilian musician (born 1994)

João Vitor Romania Balbino, known professionally as Jão, is a Brazilian singer-songwriter.

References

  1. ↑ "Official release of Kelly Key debut Album". All Music. October 17, 2014. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Kelly Key - Kelly Key". Discogs. October 19, 2014. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Kelly Key - Artista - Jovem Pan FM São Paulo 100.9". 2015-03-01. Archived from the original on 2015-03-01. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
  4. ↑ Gatti, Murilo (2002-05-12). "Baba baby". Bonde. O seu portal (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-10-22.
  5. ↑ "Associação Brasileira dos Produtores de Discos - 20 de julho de 2002". Associação Brasileira de Produtores de Discos. October 18, 2011. Retrieved November 18, 2013.
  6. 1 2 "ABPD Certifications of Kelly Key". ABPD. Retrieved December 18, 2010.
  7. 1 2 "Kelly Key faz aniversário; relembre a história da cantora". R7. 17 August 2011. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
  8. 1 2 3 4 "Por que estreia de Kelly Key antecipou pop de divas no Brasil com empoderamento dançante?". G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2021-12-20. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
  9. ↑ "A Anti-Sandy". Scream and Yell. October 28, 2010. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
  10. ↑ "Por que estreia de Kelly Key antecipou pop de divas no Brasil com empoderamento dançante?". G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2021-12-20. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
  11. ↑ "Por que estreia de Kelly Key antecipou pop de divas no Brasil com empoderamento dançante?". G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2021-12-20. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
  12. 1 2 "KELLY KEY: SÓ SEI QUE ARREBENTEI". www.cmjornal.pt (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-10-20.
  13. 1 2 RedeTV (2013-05-22). Luciana by Night: Que susto! Fãs de Kelly Key já fizeram loucuras por ela (1) . Retrieved 2024-10-22– via YouTube.
  14. 1 2 "Contém POP entrevista Kelly Key! ~ Contém POP". 2015-04-27. Archived from the original on April 27, 2015. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
  15. ↑ "Diario de Cuiabá". Diario de Cuiabá (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-10-20.
  16. ↑ "Contém POP entrevista Kelly Key! ~ Contém POP". 2015-04-27. Archived from the original on April 27, 2015. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
  17. 1 2 "A Anti-Sandy". Scream and Yell. October 28, 2010. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
  18. ↑ "Por que estreia de Kelly Key antecipou pop de divas no Brasil com empoderamento dançante?". G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2021-12-20. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
  19. 1 2 3 "KELLY KEY NÃO É O PROBLEMA, KELLY KEY É SOLUÇÃO". 2011-02-16. Archived from the original on February 16, 2011. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
  20. 1 2 "Estou preocupado com Kelly Key". Scream and Yell. June 18, 2011. Retrieved November 18, 2013.
  21. ↑ "Kelly Key: Escondido". Discogs. June 18, 2011. Retrieved November 18, 2013.
  22. ↑ "Kelly Key: Baba". Discogs. October 18, 2011. Retrieved November 18, 2013.
  23. ↑ "ISTOÉ Gente". archive.is. 2014-11-09. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
  24. ↑ "Kelly Key | Artistas de A-Z | FM O Dia". 2012-12-03. Archived from the original on 2012-12-03. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
  25. 1 2 Cooperativa.cl. "Kelly Key". Cooperativa.cl (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-10-22.
  26. 1 2 "KELLY KEY NÃO É O PROBLEMA, KELLY KEY É SOLUÇÃO". Lex Lilith. June 18, 2011. Archived from the original on February 16, 2011. Retrieved November 18, 2013.
  27. ↑ "CONTÉM POP ENTREVISTA KELLY KEY". Contém Pop. October 18, 2011. Archived from the original on April 27, 2015. Retrieved November 18, 2013.
  28. ↑ "Kelly Key Baba!". Pop. October 19, 2013. Retrieved November 18, 2013.
  29. ↑ "Ano 2002 - 20 CDs mais vendidos no Brasil" [Year 2002 - 20 Best selling CDs in Brazil]. PMB (in Portuguese).
  30. 1 2 "KELLY KEY CURTE O VENTO A FAVOR". Revista Quem. Globo.com. November 28, 2011. Archived from the original on June 1, 2015. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.