Rebeldes
| Company type | Music group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Defunct | 2013 |
| Headquarters | Rio de Janeiro , Brazil |
| Products | Studio albums, live albums, tours |
Rebeldes (also presented as RebeldeS) was a Brazilian pop-rock ensemble originating from the soap opera Rebel Rio, a joint production by Rede Record and the Mexican company Televisa. The six principal characters—Alice, Carla, Diego, Pedro, Roberta, and Tomás—were brought to life by Sophia Abrahão, Melanie Fronckowiak, Arthur Aguiar, Micael Borges, Lua Blanco, and Chay Suede, who subsequently formed an actual music group.
Their eponymous debut album was launched on 30 September 2011 through EMI Music and Record Entertainment, achieving a peak position of number three on Brazil's official CD – TOP 20 Weekly ABPD chart for two consecutive weeks. The album’s lead single, Do Jeito Que Eu Sou, reached number seventeen on the Hot 100 and number twenty-one on Billboard Brazil’s Hot Pop chart. On 11 April 2012, Rebeldes released their inaugural live album and DVD, Rebeldes - Ao vivo, recorded during concerts in São Paulo that drew an audience of 7,000 attendees. After the telenovela concluded in October 2012, the band declared their disbandment and embarked on a farewell tour named Rebeldes Para Sempre.
2010–2011: Formation and debut album
Following his elimination from the fifth season of the Brazilian reality competition Ídolos in September 2010, singer Chay Suede was considered for the cast of Rebel Rio owing to his popularity. By late October, the lineup of actors who would form the band was officially revealed.
The Brazilian rock band NX Zero played a significant role in producing Rebeldes’ debut album. The opening track, recorded by the six lead actors on 14 March 2011, was composed by Di Ferrero—the lead vocalist of NX Zero—alongside guitarist Gee Rocha and producer Rick Bonadio. This creative team also contributed to writing the remainder of the album, which was released on 23 September 2011. "Do Jeito Que Eu Sou" served as the first single and was additionally included as an acoustic bonus track on Rebeldes. On 6 November 2011, Rebeldes received their initial gold certification for selling 50,000 copies, awarded by the Brazilian Association of Record Producers (ABPD). The group expressed intentions to expand their performances nationwide.
Their tour, titled Rebeldes Teen Festival, commenced in Porto Alegre in October 2011 and featured guest appearances by pop artist Manu Gavassi. Subsequently, the album attained Platinum status.
2012: Live release and sophomore album
On 11 March 2012, Rebeldes introduced their first live CD and DVD package entitled Rebeldes – Ao vivo. The live album climbed to number five in the Top 10 charts and earned the band a second Gold certification for sales exceeding 60,000 copies. Meanwhile, the DVD achieved Platinum certification after selling over 80,000 units. To promote this release, the promotional single "Nada Pode Nos Parar" was issued on 7 April. In June, "Depois da Chuva" was launched as the third official single from their debut album Rebeldes, accompanied by a live video extracted from the DVD.
In September 2012, Rebeldes unveiled "Liberdade Consciente," a reggaeton-influenced track, followed by "Meu Jeito, Seu Jeito," performed by Lua Blanco. Their second studio album bore the same title: Meu Jeito, Seu Jeito.
2013: Conclusion
In March 2013, following widespread speculation and debate, Arthur Aguiar publicly announced the dissolution of the band through Instagram, while confirming that they would still honor their remaining concert commitments.
Former members
- Chay Suede
- Lua Blanco
- Melanie Fronckowiak
- Sophia Abrahão
- Micael Borges
- Arthur Aguiar
Discography
Studio albums
- Rebeldes (2011)
- Meu Jeito, Seu Jeito (2012)
Live albums
- Rebeldes – Ao vivo (2012)
Tours
| Year | Tour |
|---|---|
| 2011–2012 | Tour Rebeldes (Rebeldes Teen Festival) |
| 2012 | Tour Nada Pode Nos Parar (NPNP) |
| 2012 | Tour Asepxia Rebeldes |
| 2012–2013 | Tour Rebeldes Para Sempre |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Details | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Prêmio Extra de TV | Best Theme Song | "Rebelde Para Sempre" | Template:Nom |
| Capricho Awards | National Band | Rebeldes | Template:Won | |
| 2012 | Troféu Imprensa | Best Musical Set | Template:Nom | |
| Troféu Internet | Template:Won | |||
| Prêmio Jovem Brasileiro | Best Band | Template:Won | ||
| Best Young Singer | Template:Center | Template:Won | ||
| Best Young Singer | Template:Center | Template:Won | ||
| Meus Prêmios Nick | Musical Revelation | Rebeldes | Template:Nom | |
| Capricho Awards | National Band | Template:Won |