From Sertanejo to Spotify's Top: The Unexpected Journey of Brazil's Hit Song, "P do Pecado"

The unexpected journey of "P do Pecado" to the top of the charts. Brazil's music scene has seen an unlikely triumph with the song "P do Pecado" by Menos é Mais, featuring Simone Mendes. This pagode track, released on April 30th, 2025, recently claimed the number one spot on Spotify's Brazil charts. What makes this achievement even more remarkable is the song's winding path to success. Initially written by four songwriters known for sertanejo music, the song was initially offered to other artists before finding its home with Menos é Mais. "For us, this is an incredible moment, the best moment of Menos é Mais's career," says Gustavo Goes, a musician in the band. "It's also a huge victory for our genre, for pagode. We know that the greatness of our genre isn't always reflected in the numbers, especially on digital platforms, but I believe that over time, this will be increasingly translated. Pagode is gigantic." The video also delves into the song's lyrics, revealing a story of a married woman and a single man, adding another layer of intrigue to its popularity. The success of "P do Pecado" showcases the unpredictable nature of the music industry and the power of a catchy tune to transcend genre expectations.