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Lobos
Studio album by Jão
Released	17 August 2018 (2018-08-17)
Recorded	2018
Studio	Head Media (São Paulo)
Genre	Pop
Length	31:56
Language	Portuguese
Label	Universal
Producer	Pedro Dash Marcelinho Ferraz
Jão chronology
Primeiro Acústico (2018) Lobos (2018) Anti-Herói (2019)
Singles from Lobos
"Vou Morrer Sozinho" Released: 14 August 2018 "Me Beija com Raiva" Released: 13 December 2018

Lobos (transl. Wolves) is the debut studio album by Brazilian singer Jão. It was released on 17 August 2018, by Universal Music. Produced by Pedro Dash and Marcelinho Ferraz, is a pop album. Diogo Piçarra appear as guest vocalists.

The album was supported by two singles: "Vou Morrer Sozinho" and "Me Beija com Raiva". Lobos has since been certified double platinum by the Pro-Música Brasil (PMB). To promote the album, Jão embarked on his first concert tour, Turnê Lobos (2018–2019). Lobos is the first in a series of four albums guided by the four elements — earth (Lobos), air (Anti-Herói, 2019), water (Pirata, 2021), and fire (Super, 2023).

Background

Jão first began his career through YouTube, posting covers videos in 2016. He was discovered by music producers Pedro Dash and Marcelinho Ferraz, and signed a contract with Head Media, a Universal Music Group label. In November 2016, Jão released his debut single, "Dança pra Mim", with Pedrowl. In June 2018, he released a four-track acoustic EP titled Primeiro Acústico. He initially planned to release an EP with unreleased songs, but after gaining attention, he decided to record a studio album.

Release and promotion

In July 2018, Jão revealed that the album would be titled Lobos. The cover art, release date, and tracklist were revealed in August 2018. Lobos was released on digital formats on 17 August 2018, by Universal Music. The CDs were released on 14 December 2018. The bonus tracks from the deluxe edition of Lobos, "Fim do Mundo" and "Ressaca", which were previously exclusive to the physical version, were released digitally on 25 January 2019. Vinyl LPs were released on 3 November 2023. Lobos was supported by two singles: "Vou Morrer Sozinho" was released as the lead single on 14 August 2018, followed by "Me Beija com Raiva" as the second on 13 December 2018. Its accompanying music videos were directed by Pedro Tófani. On 21 August 2018, Jão announced that he would embark on the Turnê Lobos to support the album. The tour began on 21 September 2018 in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, and concluded on 1 June 2019 in Londrina, Paraná. On 10 June 2019, Jão released the audiovisual of the tour.

Critical reception

Luiz Prisco of Metrópoles described Lobos as good, stating that "the album shows that there are young talents in Brazilian music willing to take risks and bring fresh perspectives." Tracklist's Lucas Ribeiro praised the album for its polished production and inspired lyrics, stating that "Jão showcases various facets of his pop, bringing something new and refreshing to the Brazilian music scene." Giovana Romania of Nação da Música described the album as powerful: "In lyrics, beats, melodies, and emotions. In an era flooded with singles designed purely for commercial success, this album emerges with a beginning, middle, and end—and it deserves to be listened to as such." Writing for It Pop, Guilherme Tintel described Lobos as "the least cliché cliché possible."

Rolling Stone Brasil ranked Lobos at 49th on its list of the 50 best national albums of 2018, stating that "Brazilian pop is very well served."

Track listing

All tracks are produced by Marcelinho Ferraz and Pedro Dash.

Credits and personnel

Adapted from the liner notes of Lobos

• Jão – lead vocals, songwriting, arrangement
• Pedro Dash – production, songwriting, arrangement
• Marcelinho Ferraz – production, songwriting, arrangement, recording, mixing, digital edition, electronic effects
• Filipe Florido – assistant recording
• Chris Gehringer – mastering
• Diogo Piçarra – vocals, songwriting (9)
• Dan Valbusa – guitar, arrangement
• Luana Jones – background vocals (6)
• Francine Mor – background vocals (6)
• Srta. Paola – background vocals (6, 12)
• Jhow – background vocals (12)
• Maycon Ananias – piano (9, 10)

Certifications

Release history

References

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2. Tintel, Guilherme (24 November 2016). "Essa parceria do Jão com o Pedrowl, "Dança Pra Mim", merece a sua atenção" [This collaboration between Jão and Pedrowl, "Dança Pra Mim", deserves your attention] (in Brazilian Portuguese). It Pop. Archived from the original on 29 November 2016. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
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6. Ferreira, Mauro (15 August 2018). "Jão revela capa e nomes das 10 músicas autorais do primeiro álbum, 'Lobos'" [Jão reveals the cover and titles of the 10 songs from his debut album, 'Lobos'] (in Brazilian Portuguese). G1. Archived from the original on 16 August 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
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9. ^ "Jão arremata o ano de 2018 com grandes conquistas: lança o clipe de "Me Beija Com Raiva", recebe dois Singles de Platina e lança hoje a versão física do álbum "Lobos"" [Jão wraps up 2018 with major achievements: releases the music video for “Me Beija Com Raiva”, earns two Platinum Singles, and releases the physical edition of the album “Lobos” today] (Press release) (in Brazilian Portuguese). Universal Music Brasil. 14 December 2018. Archived from the original on 23 January 2019. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
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11. Muniz, Danilo (25 January 2019). "Jão divulga nova versão de "Lobos" no Spotify com música inédita" [Jão releases new version of "Lobos" on Spotify with new song]. Poltrona Vip (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 15 January 2021. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
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17. "Jão anuncia a "Turnê Lobos" e divulga datas em todas as regiões do Brasil" [Jão announces the “Turnê Lobos” and reveals dates across all regions of Brazil] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Midiorama. 22 August 2018. Archived from the original on 17 October 2021. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
18. Jão (2 June 2019). "Ontem foi a última data da Turnê Lobos. Mto obrigado por cada gota, de suor ou lágrima, q a gente deixou espalhados em cada canto do Brasil, marcando os lugares q passamos. Minha cabeça já tá fervendo pra dar vida ao meu próximo projeto, então logo a gnt se vê na estrada de novo" [Yesterday was the last date of the Turnê Lobos. Thank you so much for every drop, whether sweat or tears, that we left scattered in every corner of Brazil, marking the places we passed through. My mind is already buzzing to bring my next project to life, so we'll see each other on the road again soon.] (Tweet) (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 11 October 2022. Retrieved 11 October 2022 – via Twitter.
19. Torres, Leonardo (3 June 2019). "Jão compartilha vídeo sobre fim da "Turnê Lobos": "fervendo pra dar vida ao meu próximo projeto"" [Jão shares video about the end of the "Turnê Lobos": "buzzing to bring my next project to life"]. POPline (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 8 June 2019. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
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• 2018 debut albums
• Jão albums
• 2020s Portuguese-language albums
• Universal Music Brazil albums