The worldwide growth of the electronic music scene happened smoothly in most places - as a result of the effort of dedicated believers who often transformed their sonic experiments into original, yet commercial, ventures. In Brazil the electronic revolution happened guerrilla style - with producers and DJs smashing boundaries with their innovative concepts. The best of the collision of these different worlds is now featured in "Caipiríssima - Batucada Eletrônica".

Several names emerged from the musical hurricane that swept Brazil in the mid-90s. From the urban beats of Ramilson Maia to the groundbreaking creations of Craotian-turned-Brazilian Suba, the electronic scene in the country has evolved to be a cultural movement never seen since Tropicália's heyday in the late 60s. Contributions from names like João Parahyba (a percussionist behind the first experimental tracks using synthesizers in Brazil) and young producers Bid and Apollo 9 (responsible for some of the most innovative tracks of the past few years) appeared in this record side by side with internationally based musicians like DJ Soul Slinger, Arto Lindsay and Amon Tobin (all of them acclaimed in Europe and the U.S. for their daring production skills).

Tracks such as Anvil F/X's "1000" and Mestre Ambrósio Underground's "Pupila Dilatada" accurately represent a new language that has been developed by DJs and producers throughout the country - a trend that is at the same time groundbreaking and listener-friendly. Experimental meets classical , technology meets roots in the delicate sounds found in Cynthia Z's "Zumbi" or DJ Dolores' "Monica No Samba (She Loves Drums n' Cavaco)". Compiled by one of the true believers in Brazil's new culture, producer/A&R Béco Dranoff (the man behind "Red Hot + Rio" and "The Best of Os Mutantes" - with David Byrne), "Caipiríssima - Batucada Eletrônica" elevates Brazilian music to a higher plateau. Together, the 13 tracks of the album form a daring, yet accessible body of work. These new Brazilian sounds blend the beauty of Bossa Nova, the innovative aspects of Tropicália's psychedelic experiments and the organic grooves that fill global dance floors. These visionary artists are responsible for a musical invasion of epidemic proportions. And the best of this culture is here to become part of your world, forever.

Tracklisting:
01. João Parahyba - Central Do Brasil
02. DJ Dolores - Monica No Samba (She Loves Drum N' Cavaco)
03. Bid - Batuk De Amor
04. Arto Lindsay - Whirlwind
05. Amon Tobin - Sub Tropic
06. Suba vs. M.A.U. - Pupila Dilatada
07. DJ Soul Slinger - Masterplan
08. Apollo 9 - Não Fique Aí
09. Anvil Fx - 1000
10. Cyz - Zumbi
11. I.N. Project - Santa Teresa
12. Ramilson Maia - Bahia Sou
13. Chelpa Ferro - Miniatura Chelpa