This style was brought to an international level and made contracts with foreign labels.
The band tried to make a new dance craze to rival soca and lambada, but had little success outside Cape Verde.
[2] Soon after, Angelo Barbosa joined the band, sharing the title of keyboardist with Toni di Cando.
[2] The band rehearsed for about a year, only playing one show on July 5 for the opening of National Youth Week.
[2] Because of health issues, Augusto (drums) was forced to leave the band for about three years.