If we had to compare sertanejo to some foreign musical type, we could say that it looks more like the American country. But even so, there are still some differences and peculiarities.
In spite of being an old musical style and that was more connected to the countryside, the sertanejo was updating itself and gaining a new face. Between songs of partying, love and suffering (or “sofrência”, as we know), the sertanejo is a huge success here and has been gaining more and more fans. And certainly some of those songs will also win you over and stay in your head for days!
1. Evidências – Chitãozinho & Xororó
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePjtnSPFWK8
There is nothing that connects the brazilian people like this hymn of the sertanejo. No matter the time or the place, if someone pulls the chorus of “Evidências” we are sure that a beautiful choir will join to sing. This is one of those songs that no one remembers much how learned to sing, but that everyone knows the whole lyrics. Therefore, there is no way to speak about sertanejo without mentioning “Evidências”. If you want to know this rhythm, this is the number one song!
2. Pra sempre com você – Jorge e Mateus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWRkQARH-9o
Jorge and Mateus is one of the most beloved duo of the sertanejo’s fans. Do you want to hear love music? It’s up to them! It’s usual that the verses of their songs become subtitle of many couple’s photo on social networks. And if you’re looking for a very romantic song to declare for your crush, you’ll definitely find one on their CD. There’s no way you don’t fall in love with the cutes melodies of Jorge and Mateus!
3. Eu, você, o mar e ela – Luan Santana
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IXPnPnoYns
Luan Santana landed in sertanejo as a “Meteoro” (name of his first hit song, which means meteor) and didn’t stop making hits. His name is always between the most requested on all sertanejo’s radios. There are many cool songs for you to enjoy at any time: at a moment of love, party, sadness … just choose the one you like the most and sing along with it!
4. Sorte que cê beija bem – Maiara e Maraisa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soC-46cfs_w
Until recently, it was not common to listen women singing sertanejo (which has always been a sexist rhythm). But luckily, this has been changing a lot! So much that a new movement show up: the “feminejo”, combination of the words female and sertanejo. And now this is the name given to the songs of sertanejo that women sing.
The twins Maiara and Maraisa arrived in this scene for good and show what woman can and should sing sertanejo! They are in all the most played song rankings and I’m sure it will be in your playlist soon! Oh, and if you liked this track, you MUST also hear “10%” and “Medo Bobo”!
5. Infiel – Marília Mendonça
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCyMh-mZ1B0
Marília Mendonça is not called the queen of “sofrência” for nothing! Her lyrics can touch the soul of anyone who loves or ever loved somebody. And it was with “Infiel” that Marília conquered Brazil and made everyone suffer with her. Press play to know this story of betrayal in this woman’s powerful voice. (Hint: You may need a tissue box nearby if you are going to listen to her CD)
6. Aquele 1% – Marcos e Belutti feat. Wesley Safadão
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFnWGEDZGBk
This is the hit for you that is 99% angel, but there’s that 1% bum! The duo Marcos and Belutti, best known for the cute songs, joined with Wesley Safadão to sing this cheerful song that will make you dance a lot.
7. Regime Fechado – Simone e Simaria
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wn_7FY82uP0
“Chora não, coleguinha”! There is no way to talk about Simone and Simaria without mentioning their slogan. The sisters left Bahia to make everyone sing with their songs. The clip of “Regime Fechado” was released recently and has a very funny story in the old West, where the singers became the outlaw.
8. Como é que a gente fica – Henrique e Juliano
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BA0x0ScUAvQ
It is difficult to choose which one is the most beautiful songs of Henrique e Juliano. These two make even who is not in love, sing with their letters full of love. But calm down, it isn’t just about romance that they sing. Do you want something more excited to listen? Search for “Nada nada” and press the play button!
9. 50 reais – Naiara Azevedo feat. Maiara e Maraisa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_b-FdGeNcYo
There wasn’t one person who didn’t sing that chorus last year. “50 Reais” was absolute success and won all rankings of most requested songs of the radios. The hit was even greater when the phrase “Am I disturbing the little couple?” became one of the funniest memes on the internet. And besides all this, the song is a real story of betrayal that happened to the singer Naiara Azevedo! Click here to listen to this hymn of “feminejo”.
10. Te assumi pro Brasil – Matheus e Kauan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qL9VDKaSO_s
I need to confess that, of the male duos of sertanejo, Matheus and Kauan has been my favorite. Their album is full of the cutest songs! If they have conquered me, I think they will also make you sigh with all their songs. You also need to listen “Que sorte a nossa” and “Nosso santo bateu”, there’s no way you don’t like it!