40% foda/maneirissimo 100
Francisco Espregueira
The Brazilian underground electronic scene sees one of its gems fade away into the spacetime continuum that is only reserved for great projects. For over a decade, Rio de Janeiro's 40% Foda/Maneirissimo label has been a powerhouse for leftfield house, quirky boogie, and experimental synths. Spearheaded by producer Gabriel Guerra, the imprint has always done things a bit differently. Now, they are officially bowing out with a massive milestone. They just dropped 40% Foda/Maneirissimo 100, a sprawling release featuring both real and imaginary artists from their tight-knit roster. True to their clever, humor-infused aesthetic, this final chapter serves as only the second compilation in their entire history. It acts as a direct, total inversion of their very first release. After all, the exact opposite of 100 is 001.
Any percentage past their original name would simply not make sense for the crew. Closing the curtain on this centennial drop feels like the perfect, poetic endpoint. The label expresses deep gratitude to everyone who walked this weird, wonderful path with them over the years. They cheekily noted that their ultimate goal was successfully reached, even if it was technically completed "almost by half." 40% Foda/Maneirissimo leaves behind an incredibly rich catalog of lo-fi grooves and experimental club tracks. More than showcasing their release, this feature pays homage to their entire catalog. 40% Foda/Maneirissimo 100 is available on CD.