{"product_id":"ed-motta-toc-toc","title":"Ed Motta - Toc-Toc","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date: 16th October 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabel: Ear Music\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalogue No:4029759223191\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s18\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrazilian pop and jazz icon Ed Motta, \"The Colossus of Rio,\" returns with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s16\"\u003eToc-Toc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, his\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 16\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s17\"\u003eth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e album and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst album in 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e years sung in Portuguese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e again\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Marking a homecoming to both his native language and signature blend of soul, funk, and Brazilian grooves, the album finds Motta reconnecting with the musical roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enspired by the shimmering sound of the 1980s, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s16\"\u003eToc-Toc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e blends sophisticated electro-funk, soulful grooves, lush harmonies and unmistakable Brazilian rhythms. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e infectious melodies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e refined arrangements \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epaired with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Motta's warm, instantly recognizable voice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s18\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn into one of Brazil's most influential musical families, Ed Motta was exposed to an eclectic range of styles from an early age. As the nephew of the legendary songwriter and soul pioneer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s19\"\u003eTim Maia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, he grew up surrounded by music, discovering everything from rock, jazz and progressive music to funk, soul, disco, MPB and bossa nova. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind \u0026amp; Fire, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCameo \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand Brazilian greats alike, Motta developed a distinctive sound that effortlessly bridges Brazilian music with American soul, jazz and funk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s18\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEd Motta began performing professionally at the age of just 15 and quickly established himself as one of Brazil's most innovative and respected musicians. Throughout a career spanning more than three decades, he has released 16 studio albums, collaborated with renowned international artists and earned a devoted following around the world. His music is celebrated for its harmonic sophistication, impeccable musicianship and unique ability to combine technical brilliance with irresistible groove\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warner","offers":[{"title":"180g Black vinyl g\/fold sleeve","offer_id":56624986128724,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/0808\/8148\/files\/IMG-0287.jpg?v=1785395888","url":"https:\/\/preludeandgroove.co.uk\/products\/ed-motta-toc-toc","provider":"Prelude and Groove","version":"1.0","type":"link"}