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Brazilian record label based in the city of São Paulo since its foundation in the year 2000. Urban Jungle Records artistic purpose is the development of new sounds and new artists from the urban Brazilian scene. Our roster of artists includes:

Urban Jungle Records

• CéU

• Curumin

• Bina & Ehud

• Beto Villares

• Guizado

• Sonantes

• Télépathique

• Zé de Riba

• Z’áfrica Brasil

Luciano Nakata Albuquerque, born in Brazil to Spanish/Japanese parents, early on earned the moniker Curumin, a term used in Brazil to designate indigenous children.

Curumin started his artistic career as a musician by the age of 8 and, since then, he has lived within the São Paulo Samba and Funk scenes. At the age of 14 he was already a prestigious drummer, playing in the hottest live music clubs.

Curumin has played drums with famous Brazilian acts such as CéU, Vanessa da Mata, Arnaldo Antunes and Otto.

“One of the smarter young musicians in São Paulo, Curumin is a fully paid-up scholar of both Brazilian and American funk from the 70’s.” Ben Ratcliff - The New York Times

Curumin

Curumin – Achados e Perdidos

In 2003 Curumin produced his first solo album - “Achados e Perdidos” released in Brazil on YB Music.

In 2005 “Achados e Perdidos” was released in North America on DJ Shadow’s and Blackalicious’ label Quannum Projects based in San Francisco.

The album was critically acclaimed and its release was followed by tours in Brazil and North America.

Curumin - Achados e Perdidos

Curumin brings us a confluence of cultures on his infectious debut album. “Achados e Perdidos” recalls 70s samba funk at its best, channeling musical greats like Jorge Ben, Milton Nascimento and Tim Maia, but peppered with modern flourishes from jazz and funk to hip hop.

The album’s 12 tracks flow in and out of one another amid chattering, clinking glasses, intricate programming, fuzzy guitar riffs, ukulele and shifting percussion. “Achados e Perdidos” kicks off with the uptempo "Guerreiro”, stuttering and popping for nearly a minute before kicking into gear. Breathy vocals and a psych Hammond borrowed from 1971 creep up in "Samba Japa" next, followed immediately by the insistent burn of the first single "Tudo Bem Malandro”. Curumin even tackles Stevie Wonder’s “You Haven’t Done Nothing” with rousing confidence.

“Achados e Perdidos” is an account of the ethnic and cultural references from Curumin’s life in São Paulo.

Curumin – Achados e Perdidos

The song “Tudo Bem Malandro” was chosen by actress Natalie Portman to be part of a compilation made for the anti-poverty organization FINCA and by Remi Kolpa Kopoul on french Radio Nova “Brasil do Futuro” 2006 compilation.

The song “Guerreiro” was featured in a Nike commercial aired during the FIFA World Cup 2006. Most recently, this same song appears on a Miller Beer TV US ad campaign. “Guerreiro” also appears representing Brazil in the soundtrack of the game FIFA Street II.

“Vem Menina” featured on french Radio Nova compilation “Nova Tunes 1.3”

In 2007 Curumin starts the production of his second album entitled “JapanPop Show”, featuring guest appearances of artists like Blackalicious, Tommy Guerero, General Electric and Turbo Trio.

The album has been released in Brazil on YB Music in July 2008 and it will be released in North America in October 2008 on Quannum Projects.

The album opens with the title track, which takes its name from an early-80s Brazilian variety program in the vein of The Ed Sullivan Show. This is dance music, from start to finish, and further carves out his inimitable style of samba soul, now sprinkled with more afro-beat, dub and experimental funk. The tropicalia flair of “Esperança” evokes the breezy Brazilian pace, “Sambito”’s beat-driven energy is helped by Tommy Guerrero’s electric guitar. But it’s also affectionately personal: on the Os-Mutantes-meets-Manu-Chao “Magrela Fever” he sings about the joys of riding a bike, while the infectious “Compacto” is about his love of 45s.

Curumin – JapanPopShow

Curumin - Live Shows

Since the debut of his solo career, Curumin has frequently toured around the World.

In Brazil Curumin has been playing an average of 20 shows a month for the last 5 years, including prestigious festivals and venues such as:

- Studio SP in São Paulo- Circo Voador in Rio de Janeiro- Festival Humaitá Pra Peixe in Rio de Janeiro- Festival Eletronika in Belo Horizonte- Festival Bananada in Goiânia- Festival Recbeat in Recife

In November 2008 Curumin is scheduled to perform at the Planeta Terra Festival in São Paulo. Other artists in this festival include Jesus and Mary Chain, Kaiser Chiefs, Bloc Party, The Offspring and The Breeders.

Curumin - Live Shows

Internationally, Curumin has presented his music to audiences in USA and Europe, constantly performing in events and clubs such as:

- South by Southwest in Austin, TX- Joe’s Pub in New York City, NY- CMJ in New York City, NY- Festival Tropicália in London, England- Chicago World Music Festival in Chicago, IL- Noise Pop Festival in San Francisco, CA- S.O.B’s in New York City, NY- M3 Summit - Miami, FL

Since 2004, Curumin regularly tours twice a year in North America.

Curumin - Upcoming Shows

In December 2008, Curumin is scheduled to perform at the Brooklyn Academy of Music for the Red, Hot + Rio II concert, together with CéU, Kassin +2, Bebel Gilberto, Otto and Jose Gonzalez, representing the new generation of Brazilian artists, paying tribute to Jorge Ben.

In January 2009 Curumin will be touring the United States and Canada for a three weeks tour. The itinerary of this tour includes shows in New York City, San Francisco, Vancouver, Seattle, Portland and San Diego.

Curumin – US Press Quotes

“This São Paulo singer and multi-instrumentalist combines traditional Brazilian music with modern electronic flourishes to create a sound that simultaneously digs into the past and looks to

the future.”Playboy Magazine - 10 To Watch in 2008 - March 2008

“This Brazilian multi-instrumentalist effortlessly sways and swivels through the sort of cut-and-paste Tropicalia pop funk that’d make Beck drool.”

Spin Magazine - May 2008

“The woozy, reggaefied title track has the brain-melting charm of a pot-addled jam. Elsewhere, dense funk collides happily with old-fashioned samba and bossa nova; “Kyoto” suggests

Caetano Veloso fronting Funkadelic. If “Fumanchu”, a throwaway based on a simple electric piano riff, can provide such immense pleasure, there’s some sneaky magic in effect.”

Spin.com - May 2008

“JapanPopShow” is possibly the easiest way to tap in to Brazilian culture without actually going there. With elements of dub, afro funk, samba soul and hip-hop setting the mood, Curumin

sounds like a Brazilian version of Jack Johnson. Add to that some bossa nova guitar and you’ve got music that speaks to the soul.”

Remix Magazine - May 2008

Curumin - US Press Quotes

“Brazilian musician Curumin’s second album is hard to classify, but in the best way: funk, psychedelic rock, hip-hop, reggae, dub, and more all co-exist on this album, sometimes even

within the same track. The mix is a smart one, and it makes sense, considering Brazil’s history as a melting-pot nation. There’s enough influence from Brazil’s musical past to keep

traditionalists listening, but enough forward thinking to take the album into new territory. Hard to pigeonhole, but easy to enjoy.”

XLR8R 8/10 - May 2008

“On the tracks of his album, Curumin melds 70’s style jazz funk with electronic beats, creating an infectious and propulsive sound.”

The Wall Street Journal - November 5th, 2005

“Curumin has captured the heart and soul of São Paulo, Brazil.”Daily News - November 2005

“São Paulo based Curumin proves himself a star student of Brazilian samba and American funk.”Entertainment Weekly - October 2005

“Achados e Perdidos is a stunning blend of Brazilian folk, funk and electronic music (…) His cover of Stevie Wonder’s “You Haven’t Done Nothing” is one of the few to do the soul legend

justice.”URB - October 2005

Curumin – Brazilian Press Quotes

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“JapanPopShow affirms with authority the potential the artist has already demonstrated in his live performances. A great album from beginning to end.”

Rolling Stone Magazine Brazil – May 2008

“Totally astonishing. It’s a precise mixture of heavy beats with delicate sounds. Soul, funk, dub, reggae, hip hop dialogue with samba and baião, reinventing the Brazilian contemporary music.”

Folha de São Paulo – June 2008

“Relaxed and sophisticated” Carta Capital Magazine – June 2008

“Luciano Nakata slides freely, with the wind blowing on his face, through various music styles - samba, reggae, funk, soul, rap, baião, dancehall – without compromising himself with any label and

with a great humor. More international, impossible.” Globo.com – June 2008

“Displaying references and lavishing technical and production quality, Japan Pop Show enters the list of the best records of 2008”

SPFW.com.br – June 2008

“Incorporating influences without prejudices, Curumin is a creator in tune with the spirit of the new Brazilian Folk Music”

BRAVO! Magazine – July 2008

Curumin – Video Links

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Curumin – Contacts

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www.myspace.com/curumin

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Licensing VV Music PublishingEurope, US and Asia: Olivier de Simone

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