Super (Jão album)
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| Released | 14 August 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2021–2023 | |||
| Studio | Toca do Lobo (São Paulo) | |||
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| Length | 41:52 | |||
| Label | Universal | |||
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Super (stylized in all caps) is the fourth studio album by Brazilian singer Jão. It was released on 14 August 2023, by Universal Music. Produced by Jão and Zebu, Super is a pop and pop rock album. According to the artist, the project concludes a series of four albums guided by the classical elements—earth (Lobos, 2018), air (Anti-Herói, 2019), water (Pirata, 2021), and fire (Super).[1]
Upon release, Super was met with generally favorable reviews from music critics. Commercially, it broke the record for the biggest album debut in the history of Spotify Brazil.[note 1] At the Multishow Brazilian Music Award, it was nominated for Album of the Year. The album was supported by two singles: "Me Lambe" and "Alinhamento Milenar". To promote the album, Jão embarked on the SuperTurnê in 2024.
Release and promotion[edit]
On 8 August 2023, Jão archived his Instagram posts and updated his social media profiles with the color red.[3] A few hours later, the artist published an open letter announcing that his fourth album would be called Super.[1] On 10 August 2023, he announced the release date,[4] and the following day, the cover artwork and tracklist were revealed.[5] Jão hosted a free listening session for the album at the Ginásio do Ibirapuera in São Paulo on 13 August 2023.[6] Super was released on digital formats on 14 August 2023, by Universal Music.[7]
On the day of the album's release, "Me Lambe" was released as the lead single.[7] A music video for the song was released on 14 September 2023, which featured João Guilherme.[8] "Me Lambe" peaked at number 48 on the Billboard Brasil Hot 100.[9] "Alinhamento Milenar" was released as the second single on 24 January 2024, accompanied by a short film.[10]
Officially announced on 16 August 2023,[11] the SuperTurnê began on 20 January 2024, at the Allianz Parque in São Paulo, and is scheduled to conclude at the same venue on 18 January 2025.[12][13]
Accolades[edit]
| Organization | Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multishow Brazilian Music Award | 2023 | Album of the Year | Nominated | [14] |
| Cover Album of the Year | Nominated | |||
| LGBT + Som Award | Best National Album | Nominated | [15] |
Track listing[edit]
All tracks are produced by Jão and Zebu.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Escorpião" |
| 2:29 |
| 2. | "Me Lambe" |
| 2:55 |
| 3. | "Gameboy" |
| 2:59 |
| 4. | "Alinhamento Milenar" |
| 3:22 |
| 5. | "Lábia" |
| 2:52 |
| 6. | "Maria" |
| 1:58 |
| 7. | "Julho" |
| 3:08 |
| 8. | "Eu Posso Ser como Você" |
| 2:32 |
| 9. | "Sinais" |
| 3:04 |
| 10. | "Se o Problema Era Você, Por Que Doeu em Mim?" |
| 2:38 |
| 11. | "Locadora" |
| 3:10 |
| 12. | "Rádio" |
| 3:47 |
| 13. | "São Paulo, 2015" |
| 2:29 |
| 14. | "Super" |
| 4:29 |
| Total length: | 41:52 | ||
Release history[edit]
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 14 August 2023 | Universal | [7] |
References[edit]
Footnotes[edit]
- ^ The record was surpassed by Luísa Sonza's Escândalo Íntimo on 31 August 2023.[2]
Citations[edit]
- ^ a b Henrique, Luan (9 August 2023). "Jão anuncia 'SUPER', seu novo álbum de estúdio inspirado no elemento fogo" [Jão announces 'SUPER', his new studio album inspired by the element fire]. Correio Braziliense (in Brazilian Portuguese). Observatório dos Famosos. Archived from the original on 10 August 2023. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ "Novo disco de Luísa Sonza quebra recorde no Spotify" [Luísa Sonza's new album breaks record on Spotify]. Rolling Stone (in Brazilian Portuguese). 31 August 2023. Archived from the original on 1 September 2023. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ "Jão atualiza redes sociais e revela status de novo álbum; descubra!" [Jão updates social media and reveals status of new album; find out!] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Papelpop. 8 August 2023. Archived from the original on 11 August 2023. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ Santos, Lillian (10 August 2023). "Jão divulga data de lançamento de novo álbum e libera trailer; veja" [Jão announces release date of new album and releases trailer; see]. O Povo (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 11 August 2023. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ Ferreira, Mauro (11 August 2023). "Jão revela capa, contracapa e nomes das 14 músicas do álbum 'Super'" [Jão unveils cover, back cover, and names of the 14 songs from the album 'Super'] (in Brazilian Portuguese). G1. Archived from the original on 11 August 2023. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ Morales, Juliana (13 August 2023). "Jão anuncia data de início da SUPER turnê e dá spoiler sobre The Town" [Jão announces start date of SUPER Turnê and gives a spoiler about The Town]. Capricho (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 14 August 2023. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ a b c "Jão lança "SUPER", seu quarto álbum de carreira, que reflete atual momento do maior nome masculino do pop nacional" [Jão releases "SUPER", his fourth album of his career, which reflects the current moment of the biggest male name in national pop] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Universal Music Brasil. 14 August 2023. Archived from the original on 23 August 2023. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ Ferreira, Caroline (14 September 2023). "João Guilherme dá lambida no rosto de Jão em clipe e fãs reagem nas redes" [João Guilherme licks Jão's face in a video, and fans react on social media]. CNN Brazil. Archived from the original on 15 September 2023. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ "Jão Chart History (Brasil Hot 100)". Billboard. Archived from the original on 6 March 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ Pétala, Isabela (24 January 2024). "Jão 'presenteia' os fãs com clipe inédito; assista 'Alinhamento Milenar'" [Jão 'gifts' fans with a new music video; watch 'Alinhamento Milenar']. Billboard Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 25 January 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ "Jão anuncia datas para turnê do mais novo disco, 'Super'" [Jão announces tour dates for his latest album, 'Super']. Correio Braziliense (in Brazilian Portuguese). 17 August 2023. Archived from the original on 22 August 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ^ "SUPERTURNÊ" (in Brazilian Portuguese). Super Turnê. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ^ Dugaich, Mayra (23 January 2024). "Após estrear em SP, Jão anuncia nova data no Allianz Parque" [After debuting in São Paulo, Jão announces a new date at the Allianz Parque] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Terra. Archived from the original on 23 January 2024. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ^ Lima, Gabriel (8 November 2023). "Prêmio Multishow: Iza é eleita Artista do Ano e Simone leva Hit do Ano" [Multishow Award: Iza is elected Artist of the Year and Simone takes Hit of the Year]. Metrópoles (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 9 November 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ^ "Anitta, Troye Sivan e mais: veja vencedores do LGBT + Som 2023" [Anitta, Troye Sivan and more: see LGBT + Som 2023 winners]. Guia Gay São Paulo (in Brazilian Portuguese). 24 January 2024. Archived from the original on 26 January 2024. Retrieved 16 March 2024.