MPB

Música Popular Brasileira (MPB) embodies the heart and soul of Brazil. From the psychedelic MPB of Marcos Valle to the pioneering work of Gilberto Gil, MPB is a cultural phenomenon that emerged in the 1960s. This collection spans Brazilian jazz samples, bossa nova, and other Latin genres that represent the rich sound of MPB.

Origins: What is MPB Música Popular Brasileira)?

MPB started as a movement to bring forth a contemporary expression that still held the essence of traditional Brazilian music forms like samba and bossa nova. The term MPB was coined to distinguish the new wave from other popular music of the time. This means MPB finds both roots in traditional Brazilian artists and foreign influences, such as jazz records and rock music.

Brazilian samples by J Dilla & Madlib

The influence of bossa nova and samba is particularly significant, as these genres laid the groundwork for MPB's rhythmic and melodic structures. Bossa nova, with its smooth, jazz-inflected sound, and samba, with its lively rhythms and rich history, have both played crucial roles in shaping MPB. The rhythms are as rich as the work of a Brazilian jazz drummer. This evolution reflects Brazil's musical landscape's dynamic and ever-changing nature, showcasing the ability of Brazilian artists to innovate while staying true to their cultural heritage. That’s what attracted J Dilla and Madlib to visit Brazil to dig for Brazilian jazz samples and Latin samples, as famously used in The Pharcyde's "Runnin’" and on Madlib Medicine Show No. 2: Flight to Brazil.

Popular Brazilian Artists in MPB

Gilberto Gil

Gilberto Gil is a key figure in MPB, renowned for his innovative contributions that have enriched the genre. His music samples blend traditional Brazilian sounds with contemporary influences, creating a unique style that has inspired countless artists through sampling like Jurassic 5, Cut Chemist, Gotye, 90s UK drum and bass icon DJ Marky, and more.

Marcos Valle

Marcos Valle is another influential artist whose work has left an indelible mark on MPB. Known for hints of psychedelic music, boogie, and disco in his MPB, Valle's influence on MPB music sampling has been profound. That’s also why he’s still performing and highly popular among diggers, record collectors, and sample-based producers in this day and age. His records are sampled in the music of Jay-Z, Joey Bada$$, Loyle Carner, Childish Gambino, Pusha T, DJ Spinna, and many more.

Ivan Lins

The way Ivan Lins blends MPB with Brazilian jazz songs is a perfect example of the potential of sampling Música Popular Brasileira. That sound has been widely used in samples (most famously by Nujabes such as in “Luv(sic)”), showcasing the depth and versatility of MPB. Lins' music embodies the spirit of Brazilian jazz, often working with drummers like Aldir Blanc and Gary Novak.

About Tracklib’s MPB sample library

Use this collection like a Brazilian sample pack. The only difference: this is REAL music with LEGAL clearance. That means you can sample any MPB records as part of this sample library to your liking, without any worries about clearance hassle or upfront fees. The collection includes music by Brazilian artists like multi-instrumentalist and rhythm innovator Tom Zé and the modern sounds of Brazilian record label YB Music. Whether you're leaning toward a traditional style of samba to fresh jazz records from Brazil: dig in.

Similar Sample Styles to Música Popular Brasileira on Tracklib

For sampling similar styles to MPB, you can dig even deeper into the subgenres bossa nova, samba, Brazilian, or collections such as Brazil - Ready To Flip and Funkin’ For Brazil. There are even Brazilian samples in this Kaytranada-inspired collection on Tracklib. In typical crate-digging fashion, the digital crates of Tracklib are endless…