Drumagick, the duo of brothers Jr. Deep and Guilherme Lopes, are central figures in the 'Sambass' movement that emerged from São Paulo in the late 1990s.
Influenced by the UK jungle scene (specifically the technical innovations of Ed Rush and Roni Size), they localized the genre by infusing it with traditional Brazilian musicality. Their career arc saw them move from local underground heroes to international ambassadors of the Brazilian sound, alongside peers like DJ Marky and DJ Patife. Their work is characterized by a high-fidelity approach to sampling, often incorporating live instrumentation and collaborations with vocalists like Max De Castro. Critically, they are regarded as the 'real deal' in a subgenre that saw many superficial imitators; their ability to maintain the grit of drum and bass while embracing the euphoria of samba created a unique cultural bridge. They remain active, continuing to evolve their sound through recent releases like 'Odisseia Tropical', maintaining a bridge between classic liquid funk and contemporary electronic textures.
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