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333
Studio album by
Matuê
Released9 September 2024 (2024-09-09)
Recorded2021—24
Genre
Length42:23
Language
Label30Praum
ProducerMatuê, Brandão85, Samuel Batista
Matuê chronology
Sabor Overdose no Yakisoba
(2024) 		333
(2024)
Singles from 333
  1. "Crack com Mussilon"
    Released: 11 September 2024 (2024-09-11)
  2. "O Som"
    Released: 18 September 2024 (2024-09-18)

333 (also titled 333 - Salve Todos) is the second studio album by Brazilian rapper Matuê. It was released on 9 September 2024 on the independent record label 30Praum. The album contains twelve tracks with one of them being a bonus track.[1]

Background

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On August 5, 2024, Matuê released the surprise EP Sabor Overdose no Yakisoba as a final project under his contract with the Sony Music label, following a similar strategy to Frank Ocean's album Endless.[2] The artist reportedly asked fans not to publicize the project.[3] The EP includes critical commentary on the music industry, particularly in tracks like "Reza do Milhão", which addresses the challenges artists face when dealing with record companies. This release has been interpreted as a statement of artistic independence, leading up to the release of 333.[4][5] The singer's performance sparked widespread discussion on social media and in the press.[6][7]

Release

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On September 9, 2024, Matuê marked the launch of his new album with a public performance at Vale do Anhangabaú, São Paulo.[8] He stood on a platform displaying a countdown timer that began at noon and ended at 3:33 p.m., the moment of the album's official release and the time that alludes to the project. For more than three hours, he stood in front of the crowd. At the moment of the launch, Matuê lights a marijuana cigarette.[9][10]

Musical style

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In an interview with Billboard Brasil, Matuê explained the progression of his album, saying, "The album starts with "Crack com Mussilon" which represents a more innocent phase, less committed to the idea of conveying a truth. It's much more focused on the vibe and energy of the music." He continued, "As the album progresses, it becomes more serious, more dense, with deeper themes. The same shift happens with the music videos—the first one was more playful and innocent, but as I release more, they become more serious, more cerebral, with deeper concepts."[11]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Aquele Tuim[12]
Caderno Pop75/100[13]
Folha de S.Paulo[14]
MonkeybuzzFavorable[15]
O Grito[16]

333 was met with mostly positive acclaim from various music critics. Amanda Cavalcanti, writing for Folha de S.Paulo, gave the album four stars out of five and wrote that 333 moves beyond the conventional, delivering "a more nuanced display of Matuê's artistic and personal journey" through its "drastic changes in sound" and "sophisticated compositional ideas". She noted that the album demonstrates "influences ranging from Daft Punk to Erykah Badu and soul", culminating in tracks like "Like This!" that reflect "a wave of indie rock influences".[14]

Antônio Lira, writing for O Grito, praised 333 as a testament to Matuê's evolution as an artist, describing it as "an album that achieves its goal of storytelling, blending introspection with experimentation". While noting that the "first half feels lukewarm and less inventive compared to the latter tracks", Lira emphasized the second half's stronger creative vision, characterized by "elaborate synths, prominent guitars, and introspective lyrics". He highlighted the collaboration with producer DJ Nox as a key strength, particularly in tracks like "Like This!", which stands out as "one of the album's best" despite veering away from rap and trap.[16] Lucas Cassoli from Monkeybuzz, noted that in 333, Matuê "uses trap as a foundation for a more inventive blend of sounds, weaving elements of psychedelia, rhythm and blues, disco, and pop", and that the album "maintains the core qualities that established Matuê as a leading figure in the Brazilian music scene but boldly opens doors to new possibilities".[15]

Commercial performance

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The album achieved a new record for album streams on Spotify Brazil, becoming the most listened to album in the country during its release.[17] Within 24 hours, the album achieved over 16 million streams, surpassing the previous record set by Luísa Sonza's Escândalo Íntimo and Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department.[18][19] With this mark, Matuê became the artist with the most played album in the country on the day of its release. Matuê also topped the Billboard Brasil Artistas 25 chart, securing the position of the most-streamed artist in the country following the release of his album 333.[20]

On the Spotify Brazil Top 50 chart, 11 of the album's 12 tracks debuted on the first day. Songs including "Crack com Mussilon" and "Imagina Esse Cenário" occupied the 4th and 5th positions, respectively.[21] On the second day, all 12 tracks were in the Top 50, with eight appearing in the Top 10. "Crack com Mussilon" reached the number one spot with over 1.45 million streams in a single day.[22] This performance marked 333 as one of the best Matuê releases, highlighting the artist's presence in the Brazilian rap scene.[23]

Tracks

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All tracks are written by Matuê.

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Crack com Mussilon"Matuê, DjavanMatuê, Brandão85, Samuel Batista2:34
2."Imagina esse Cenário" (featuring Veigh)Matuê, VeighMatuê2:35
3."Isso é Sério" (featuring Brandão85)Matuê, Brandão85Matuê, Brandão85, Samuel Batista4:45
4."1993"MatuêMatuê2:07
5."4Tal" (featuring Teto)Matuê, TetoMatuê3:24
6."O Som"MatuêMatuê5:12
7."04AM"MatuêMatuê3:19
8."Castlevania"MatuêMatuê3:50
9."V de Vilão"MatuêMatuê2:26
10."Maria"MatuêMatuê3:24
11."333"MatuêMatuê5:24
12."Like This!" (bonus track)MatuêMatuê3:28
Total length:42:32

References

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  1. ^ Grutter, Felipe (2024-09-09). "De surpresa, Matuê lança segundo álbum da carreira; ouça 333" [By surprise, Matuê releases the second album of his career; listen 333]. Rolling Stone Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-01-04.
  2. ^ da BS, Yuri (2024-08-06). "A 'escada' que Matuê construiu por cima da Sony Music" [The 'ladder' that Matuê built above Sony Music]. Billboard Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  3. ^ "Matuê lança EP surpresa e faz pedido inusitado: 'Por favor, não divulguem esse projeto'" [Matuê launches surprise EP and makes unusual request: 'Please don't publicize this project']. O Dia (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2024-08-06. Retrieved 2025-01-04.
  4. ^ Costa, Rodrigo (2024-08-06). "Matuê lança EP surpresa "Sabor Overdose no Yakisoba" e repercute com estratégia de Frank Ocean" [Matuê launches surprise EP “Sabor Overdose no Yakisoba” and resonates with Frank Ocean’s strategy]. Rap Mais (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-01-04.
  5. ^ "Matuê lança EP surpresa Sabor Overdose no Yakisoba" [Matuê launches surprise EP Sabor Overdose no Yakisoba]. Diario de Pernambuco (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2024-08-06. Retrieved 2025-01-04.
  6. ^ "Matuê faz ação misteriosa no centro de São Paulo para lançar novo disco" [Matuê performs a mysterious action in the center of São Paulo to release a new album]. gshow (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2024-09-09. Retrieved 2025-01-04.
  7. ^ Ferreira, Mauro (2024-09-10). "Matuê é bom de marketing, números e som, como prova o bombástico efeito do segundo álbum do artista, '333'" [Matuê is good at marketing, numbers and sound, as proven by the bombastic effect of the artist's second album, '333']. G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-01-04.
  8. ^ "Rapper Matuê 'fica suspenso' no Centro de SP para divulgar seu novo disco, '333'; veja vídeo - É Hit" [Rapper Matuê 'is suspended' in the Center of SP to promote his new album, '333'; watch video - É Hit]. Diário do Nordeste (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2024-09-09. Retrieved 2025-01-04.
  9. ^ Decaris, Fernanda. "Matuê fica suspenso no Vale do Anhagabaú para divulgar novo disco" [Matuê is suspended in Vale do Anhagabaú to promote new album]. CNN Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-01-04.
  10. ^ "Matuê fica suspenso em plataforma no Anhangabaú para divulgar novo disco" [Matuê is suspended on a platform in Anhangabaú to promote new album]. G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2024-09-09. Retrieved 2025-01-04.
  11. ^ "'333': como se fala o título do novo álbum do Matuê - Billboard Brasil" ['333': how do you say the title of Matuê's new album - Billboard Brasil]. Billboard Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2024-09-17. Retrieved 2025-01-04.
  12. ^ Bittencourt, Davi (2024-09-10). "Crítica | 333" [Review | 333]. Aquele Tuim (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-01-04.
  13. ^ Monroe, Ygor (2024-09-23). "Crítica: Matuê, "333"" [Review: Matuê, "333"]. Caderno Pop (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-01-04.
  14. ^ a b Cavalcanti, Amanda (2023-08-30). "Matuê pode não ter hits em '333', mas assume riscos que o levam além" [Matuê may not have hits in '333', but he takes risks that take him further]. Folha de S.Paulo (in Brazilian Portuguese). 34.511 (103). ISSN 1414-5723. Retrieved 2025-01-04.
  15. ^ a b Lucas, Cassoli (2024-09-18). "Matuê – 333". Monkeybuzz (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-01-04.
  16. ^ a b Lira, Antônio (2024-09-13). "Matuê traz conceito e experimentações em "333"" [Matuê brings concept and experiments in "333"]. Revista O Grito! — Jornalismo cultural que fala de tudo (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-01-04.
  17. ^ "Matuê tem a maior estreia de um álbum brasileiro no Spotify com '333'". UOL (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2024-09-10. Retrieved 2025-01-04.
  18. ^ "Matuê ultrapassa Luísa Sonza e Taylor Swift e vira artista com disco mais ouvido no Spotify Brasil durante lançamento" [Matuê surpasses Luísa Sonza and Taylor Swift and becomes the artist with the most listened to album on Spotify Brasil during the launch]. G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2024-09-10. Retrieved 2025-01-04.
  19. ^ "Matuê supera Luiza Sonza e tem a maior estreia de um álbum nacional no Spotify" [Matuê surpasses Luiza Sonza and has the biggest debut of a national album on Spotify]. TV Cultura (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-01-04.
  20. ^ "Com álbum novo na praça, '333', Matuê é o artista mais ouvido do país" [With a new album on the market, '333', Matuê is the most listened to artist in the country]. Billboard Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2024-09-17. Retrieved 2025-01-04.
  21. ^ Grutter, Felipe (2024-09-11). "333, novo álbum de Matuê, bate recorde de maior estreia do streaming no Brasil" [333, Matuê's new album, breaks the record for the biggest streaming debut in Brazil]. Rolling Stone Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-01-04.
  22. ^ Ronaldo, Yuri (2024-09-11). "Matuê domina o Top 10 do Spotify com faixas do álbum "333"" [Matuê dominates Spotify's Top 10 with tracks from the album “333”]. Hashtag Pop (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-01-04.
  23. ^ Neto, Nelson Lima (2024-09-10). "Com 11 músicas no Top 50, novo álbum de Matuê alcança marca histórica no Spotify" [With 11 songs in the Top 50, Matuê's new album reaches historic milestone on Spotify]. O Globo (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-01-04.
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