Pirata is the third studio album by Brazilian singer Jão, released on 19 October 2021, by Universal Music. Described by Jão as a "album about new beginnings", Pirata explores themes such as love, sex, discoveries, and farewells.[1] He produced the album with Paul Ralphes and Zebu.

Pirata
Studio album by
Released19 October 2021 (2021-10-19)
Recorded2020–2021
StudioToca do Lobo (São Paulo)
GenrePop
Length33:42
LabelUniversal
Producer
  • Jão
  • Paul Ralphes
  • Zebu
Jão chronology
Anti-Herói
(2019)
Pirata
(2021)
Super
(2023)
Singles from Pirata
  1. "Coringa"
    Released: 24 February 2021
  2. "Não Te Amo"
    Released: 19 October 2021
  3. "Idiota"
    Released: 9 February 2022

The album was supported by three singles: "Coringa", "Não Te Amo", and "Idiota". Pirata was nominated for Multishow Brazilian Music Award for Album of the Year and Latin Grammy Award for Best Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album. The album won the MTV MIAW Awards Brazil for Album of the Year. Jão promoted the album with appearances at several award shows, television programs and festivals, as well embarked on the Turnê Pirata. The album has since been certified 2× platinum by the Pro-Música Brasil (PMB).

Release and promotion edit

Jão commenced teasing the release of Pirata on 22 September 2021, when he posted on social media saying: "You have a few days to break up with someone, because my new album is coming. Until then, see you soon".[2] He revealed the album's name on 13 October 2021.[1] Its release date, cover, and tracklist were announced on 18 October 2021.[3] Pirata was released through digital format on 19 October 2021, by Universal Music.[4] The CDs were released on 22 June 2022,[5] while vinyl LPs were released on 3 November 2023;[6] the physical formats contain the bonus track "Amor Pirata".[5][7]

Singles edit

The album's lead single, "Coringa", was released on 24 February 2021.[8] The song peaked at number 82 on Brazil's Top 100 Airplay chart, while peaked at number 7 on the National Pop Airplay chart. "Não Te Amo" was released as the second single in tandem with Pirata on 19 October 2021.[9] In December 2021, "Idiota" went viral after being used in videos on TikTok.[10] This resulted in a large increase in plays on Spotify.[11] It was eventually released as the third single from the album on 9 February 2022.[12] Commercially, "Idiota" peaked at number 23 on the Billboard's Brazil Songs,[13] and number 17 in Portugal.[14]

Live performances edit

To promote Pirata, Jão held several live performances. He performed at awards shows including the MTV MIAW Awards Brazil,[15] Multishow Brazilian Music Award,[16] and Latin Grammy Awards.[17] His appearances on television shows included Caldeirão com Mion,[18] Encontro com Fátima Bernardes,[19] Faustão na Band,[20] Altas Horas,[21] and Música Boa Ao Vivo.[22] He also was part of the line-up for several festivals including Lollapalooza,[23] MEO Sudoeste,[24] and Rock in Rio.[25] The album's supporting tour, Turnê Pirata, ran from March to December 2022. It kicked off in Rio de Janeiro and was wrapped up with a free show in São Paulo, spanning 40 shows.[26][27] The tour was attended by 250,000 people and grossed R$ 30 million in revenue.[28]

Accolades edit

Awards and nominations for Pirata
Organization Year Category Result Ref.
POP Mais Award 2021 Album of the Year Nominated [29]
SEC Awards 2022 Album/EP of the Year Nominated [30]
MTV MIAW Awards Brazil Album of the Year Won [31]
Multishow Brazilian Music Award Album of the Year Nominated [32]
Trends Brasil Conference Best Album – 2021 Won [33]
Latin Grammy Awards Best Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album Nominated [34]

Track listing edit

Pirata – Standard edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Clarão"
  • Jão
  • Pedro Tófani
  • Zebu
  • Jão
  • Zebu
3:10
2."Não Te Amo"
  • Jão
  • Tófani
  • Zebu
  • Jão
  • Zebu
3:01
3."Idiota"
  • Jão
  • Tófani
  • Zebu
  • Jão
  • Zebu
3:02
4."Santo"
  • Jão
  • Tófani
  • Zebu
  • Jão
  • Paul Ralphes
  • Zebu
2:43
5."Acontece"
  • Jão
  • Tófani
  • Jão
  • Ralphes
  • Zebu
2:42
6."Você Me Perdeu"
  • Jão
  • Tófani
  • Zebu
  • Jão
  • Zebu
2:33
7."Meninos e Meninas"Jão
  • Jão
  • Ralphes
  • Zebu
2:42
8."Coringa"
  • Jão
  • Tófani
  • Zebu
  • Jão
  • Ralphes
  • Zebu
3:07
9."Doce"
  • Jão
  • Tófani
  • Zebu
  • Jão
  • Zebu
3:15
10."Tempos de Glória"Jão
  • Jão
  • Ralphes
2:27
11."Olhos Vermelhos"JãoJão5:04
Total length:33:42
Pirata – Physical edition bonus track
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
12."Amor Pirata"
  • Jão
  • Tófani
  • Zebu
  • Arthur Marques
  • Jão
  • Ralphes
  • Zebu
2:53
Total length:36:34

Certifications edit

Certifications for Pirata
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[35] 2× Platinum 160,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history edit

Release dates and formats for Pirata
Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various 19 October 2021 Universal [4]
Brazil 22 June 2022 CD [5]
Portugal 28 October 2022 [36]
Brazil 3 November 2023 Vinyl LP [6]

References edit

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