P9 (band)
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Rio de Janeiro , Brazil |
Key people | Igor Von Adamovich, Jonathan Couto, Guilherme dos Santos, Michael Band |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
| Parent | Sony Music Brazil |
P9 was a pop ensemble from Brazil, originating in Rio de Janeiro, and composed of members Igor Von Adamovich, Jonathan Couto, Guilherme dos Santos, and Michael Band.
Their breakthrough came with the popular track "My Favorite Girl," featured on their inaugural album P9, which Sony Music Brazil released in 2013.
Origins and development
Igor Von Adamovich, inspired by his mother, acquired skills in piano and guitar following his role in the 2004 miniseries A Lonely Heart. Michael Band, a native of Rio de Janeiro with English, Belgian, and German ancestry, started playing guitar at eight years old and formerly fronted the indie rock group Ob the Edge; he decided to leave business school to focus on music. Jonathan Couto began his musical journey with tambourine and guitar, forming a samba ensemble during his school years. Guilherme dos Santos engaged in theatrical workshops and participated in musicals.
In 2010, British producer Jason Herbert, once a member of the boy band Big Fun and residing in Brazil, launched an initiative to create an international boy band. By 2011, alongside American producer Venus Brown, they connected with Igor and Michael. Jason was instrumental in bringing Jonathan and Guilherme into the group. The band's name is derived from Posto 9, a well-known location at Ipanema beach favored by Igor and Michael.
2013 onward: P9
The group's first single, "My Favorite Girl," debuted on March 11, 2013, gaining prominence through its inclusion in the soundtrack of the telenovela Salve Jorge. They discovered this feature via WhatsApp while working on their album in the United States.
Sony Music launched the "My Favorite Girl" EP on May 27, 2013, containing four tracks, including two remixes by Deeplick and the song "Love You In Those Jeans." The accompanying music video set a new record for Brazilian bands on YouTube within its initial 24 hours. The single achieved positions of #36 on Parade Brazil Hot & Popular Pop and #40 on Hot 100 Airplay Brazil charts. On June 18, 2013, "Love You In Those Jeans" was released as their second single.
Produced in the United States by Venus Brown with percussion contributions from Charlie Brown, their self-titled debut album became available on July 1, 2013, following an iTunes pre-sale that began June 18. Later, "Love You In Those Jeans" was included in the soundtrack for the telenovela Amor à Vida.
Discography
| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 2013 | P9 |