Ed Motta

Ed Motta

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Eduardo “Ed” Motta (born on August 17, 1971) is a Brazilian musician, mostly known for his bold experiments in style, mixing MPB with disco, funk, and jazz. Being the nephew of iconic Brazilian singer-songwriter Tim Maia, Motta grew up in a musical household and was exposed to a wide array of genres from an early age. After a brief stint as the lead singer of experimental outfit Conexão Japeri, Motta kicked off his solo career with Um Contrato com Deus (1990) and Entre e Ouça (1992). After the moderate success of his first releases, Motta had his breakthrough moment with the Manual Prático para Festas, Bailes e Afins (1997), a more pop-oriented album that was certified gold after selling more than 100,000 copies in his native Brazil. He followed the success with the introspective Dwitza (2002), a largely instrumental album that showcased the singer’s love for jazz and 70s film soundtracks, and Aystelum (2005), which earned Motta a nomination for Best Latin Jazz Album at the 2006 Latin Grammys. Sung entirely in English, Chapter 9 (2008) was hailed by critics as a masterpiece and a major milestone in Motta’s career. A global tour ensued, after which he released Piquenique (2009) and AOR (2013), a yacht rock-infused effort that marked the beginning of his relationship with indie label LAB344. Recorded with a star-studded cast of studio musicians, Perpetual Gateways (2016) was ranked Number 12 on the list of Best Brazilian Albums that year and paved the way for Criterion of the Senses (2018), a collection of smooth jazz rock songs that expanded upon Motta’s glossy, FM-friendly sound.

Top tracks

03
Lost in the Night
Ed Motta
AOR
03:55
Composers: Rob Gallagher
02
Simple Guy
Ed Motta
AOR
03:34
Composers: Rob Gallagher
04
Dondi
Ed Motta
AOR
05:28
Composers: Rob Gallagher
06
1978 (Leave the Radio On)
Ed Motta
AOR
04:38
Composers: Rob Gallagher
03
Colombina
Ed Motta
As Segundas Intenções Do Manual
04:45
Composers: Ed Motta - Rita Lee
07
Dried Flowers
Ed Motta
AOR
04:40
Composers: Rob Gallagher
01
Playthings of Luv
Ed Motta
AOR
05:56
Composers: Rob Gallagher
05
Smile
Ed Motta
AOR
04:20
Composers: Rob Gallagher
02
Vamos dançar
Ed Motta
Ed Motta e Conexão Japeri
03:46
Composers: Ed Motta - Rafael Cardoso
09
Farmer's Wife
Ed Motta
AOR
05:59
Composers: Rob Gallagher
01
Manuel
Ed Motta
Ed Motta e Conexão Japeri
03:50
Composers: Fabio Fonseca - Marcia Serejo
09
A rua
Ed Motta
Ed Motta e Conexão Japeri
03:58
Composers: Ed Motta - Rafael Cardoso
10
Overblown Overweight
Ed Motta
Perpetual Gateways
07:31
12
Do You Have Other Love
Ed Motta
Pop Brasil
05:06
Composers: Bom Bom - Ed Motta
01
Daqui Pro Méier
Ed Motta
Manual Prático Para Festas, Bailes E Afins
04:47
Composers: Ed Motta - Francisco Eduardo Fagundes Amaral
05
A Deriva
Ed Motta
As Segundas Intenções Do Manual
04:22
Composers: Ed Motta - Zélia Duncan
06
Fora Da Lei
Ed Motta
Remixes E Aperitivos
04:50
Composers: Ed Motta - Rita Lee
03
Fora Da Lei
Ed Motta
Manual Prático Para Festas, Bailes E Afins
04:50
Composers: Ed Motta - Rita Lee
01
O nú que vale
Ed Motta
Entre e Ouça (Remasterizado)
04:16
Composers: Ed Motta - Bom Bom
08
Parada de Lucas
Ed Motta
Ed Motta e Conexão Japeri
03:17
Composers: Fabio Fonseca
07
Your Satisfaction is Mine
Ed Motta
Criterion of the Senses
04:18
Composers: Ed Motta
02
Vendaval
Ed Motta
Manual Prático Para Festas, Bailes E Afins
04:01
Composers: Ed Motta - Ronaldo Bastos
03
Tem Espaço na Van (Ao Vivo)
Ed Motta
Ao Vivo
03:53
Writer: Ed Motta - Seu Jorge
05
Que Bom Voltar
Ed Motta
Poptical
04:05
Writer: Ed Motta - Daniel Carlomagno
04
Ela Disse Sim
Ed Motta
As Segundas Intenções Do Manual
03:40
Composers: Ed Motta - Filho Nelson Candido Motta
03
Safely Far
Ed Motta
Behind the Tea Chronicles
03:05
Writer: Ed Motta / Composers: Ed Motta
04
Seis da tarde
Ed Motta
Ed Motta e Conexão Japeri
03:59
Composers: Ed Motta - Rafael Cardoso - Fran Boueres
08
Uma Vida Inteira Pra Mim
Ed Motta
As Segundas Intenções Do Manual
04:33
Composers: Ed Motta - Ronaldo Bastos
06
Conversa Mole
Ed Motta
As Segundas Intenções Do Manual
04:24
Composers: Ed Motta - Filho Nelson Candido Motta
02
Dez Mais Um Amor
Ed Motta
As Segundas Intenções Do Manual
04:18
Composers: Ed Motta - Ronaldo Bastos
05
Baixo rio
Ed Motta
E - Collection
03:19
Composers: Ed Motta - Fabio Fonseca - Luiz Fernando - Marcelo Memê Mansur
17
Mesa De Bar
Alcione
Celebração
03:44
Writer: Luiz Gonzaga / Composers: Luiz Gonzaga
09
Do You Have Other Love? (Ao vivo)
Ed Motta
Ed Motta (Ao Vivo)
05:13
Composers: Bombom - Ed Motta
06
A Flor do Querer (Ao Vivo)
Ed Motta
Ao Vivo
04:31
Writer: Ed Motta - Ronaldo Bastos
18
Colombina (Ao Vivo)
Ed Motta
Ao Vivo
06:37
Writer: Ed Motta - Rita Lee
12
Outono No Rio
Ed Motta
As Segundas Intenções Do Manual
04:08
Composers: Ed Motta - Ronaldo Bastos
11
Assim, Assim
Ed Motta
As Segundas Intenções Do Manual
04:07
Composers: Ed Motta - Doc Comparato
01
Mágica De Um Charlatão
Ed Motta
As Segundas Intenções Do Manual
03:29
Composers: Ed Motta - Francisco Eduardo Fagundes Amaral
01
Living Inside Myself
Ed Motta
Living Inside Myself
04:20
Writer: Gino Vannelli / Composers: Gino Vannelli
03
Lady
Ed Motta
Ed Motta e Conexão Japeri
03:19
Composers: Ed Motta - Fabio Fonseca - Matilda Kovak - Eduardo Pálpebras
01
Entre e ouça
Ed Motta
Warner 30 anos
04:48
Composers: Ed Motta - Bom Bom

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  • Discography
Albums
Behind the Tea Chronicles
℗ 2023 Dwitza under exclusive license to MPS, a label of Edel Music & Entertainment GmbH
20-10-2023
Behind the Tea Chronicles
01
Newsroom Costumers
Ed Motta
Behind the Tea Chronicles
04:53
Writer: Ed Motta / Composers: Ed Motta
02
Slumberland
Ed Motta
Behind the Tea Chronicles
05:37
Writer: Ed Motta / Composers: Ed Motta
03
Safely Far
Ed Motta
Behind the Tea Chronicles
03:05
Writer: Ed Motta / Composers: Ed Motta
04
Gaslighting Nancy
Ed Motta
Behind the Tea Chronicles
04:33
Writer: Ed Motta / Composers: Ed Motta
05
Of Good Strain
Ed Motta
Behind the Tea Chronicles
02:25
Writer: Ed Motta / Composers: Ed Motta
06
Quatermass Has Told Us
Ed Motta
Behind the Tea Chronicles
04:29
Writer: Ed Motta / Composers: Ed Motta
07
Buddy Longway
Ed Motta
Behind the Tea Chronicles
00:58
Writer: Ed Motta / Composers: Ed Motta
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Ao Vivo
2019 Trama
05-07-2019
Ao Vivo
01
Intro / Dwitza Overture (Ao Vivo)
Ed Motta
Ao Vivo
02:06
Writer: Ed Motta
02
Minha Casa, Minha Cama, Minha Mesa (Ao Vivo)
Ed Motta
Ao Vivo
03:17
Writer: Ed Motta - Nelson Motta
03
Tem Espaço na Van (Ao Vivo)
Ed Motta
Ao Vivo
03:53
Writer: Ed Motta - Seu Jorge
04
Fora da Lei (Ao Vivo)
Ed Motta
Ao Vivo
04:55
Writer: Ed Motta - Rita Lee
05
Dez Mais um Amor (Ao Vivo)
Ed Motta
Ao Vivo
04:33
Writer: Ed Motta - Ronaldo Bastos
06
A Flor do Querer (Ao Vivo)
Ed Motta
Ao Vivo
04:31
Writer: Ed Motta - Ronaldo Bastos
07
Vendaval (Ao Vivo)
Ed Motta
Ao Vivo
07:00
Writer: Ed Motta - Ronaldo Bastos
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Criterion of the Senses
(P) 2018 Membran
21-09-2018
Criterion of the Senses
01
Lost Connection to Prague
Ed Motta
Criterion of the Senses
05:46
Composers: Ed Motta
02
Sweetest Berry
Ed Motta
Criterion of the Senses
03:44
Composers: Ed Motta
03
Novice Never Notice
Ed Motta
Criterion of the Senses
04:28
Composers: Ed Motta
04
The Required Dress Code
Ed Motta
Criterion of the Senses
04:04
Composers: Ed Motta
05
X1 in Test
Ed Motta
Criterion of the Senses
03:50
Composers: Ed Motta
06
The Tiki`s Broken There
Ed Motta
Criterion of the Senses
03:46
Composers: Ed Motta
07
Your Satisfaction is Mine
Ed Motta
Criterion of the Senses
04:18
Composers: Ed Motta
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Criterion of the Senses (24 Bit Remaster, 2021)
(P) 2018 Membran
21-09-2018
Criterion of the Senses (24 Bit Remaster, 2021)
01
Lost Connection to Prague (24 Bit Remaster, 2021)
Ed Motta
Criterion of the Senses (24 Bit Remaster, 2021)
05:46
Composers: Ed Motta
02
Sweetest Berry (24 Bit Remaster, 2021)
Ed Motta
Criterion of the Senses (24 Bit Remaster, 2021)
03:44
Composers: Ed Motta
03
Novice Never Notice (24 Bit Remaster, 2021)
Ed Motta
Criterion of the Senses (24 Bit Remaster, 2021)
04:29
Composers: Ed Motta
04
The Required Dress Code (24 Bit Remaster, 2021)
Ed Motta
Criterion of the Senses (24 Bit Remaster, 2021)
04:04
Composers: Ed Motta
05
X1 in Test (24 Bit Remaster, 2021)
Ed Motta
Criterion of the Senses (24 Bit Remaster, 2021)
03:50
Composers: Ed Motta
06
The Tiki`s Broken There (24 Bit Remaster, 2021)
Ed Motta
Criterion of the Senses (24 Bit Remaster, 2021)
03:47
Composers: Ed Motta
07
Your Satisfaction is Mine (24 Bit Remaster, 2021)
Ed Motta
Criterion of the Senses (24 Bit Remaster, 2021)
04:18
Composers: Ed Motta
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Perpetual Gateways
05-02-2016
Perpetual Gateways
01
Captain's Refusal
Ed Motta
Perpetual Gateways
04:43
02
Hypochondriac's Fun
Ed Motta
Perpetual Gateways
03:26
03
Good Intentions
Ed Motta
Perpetual Gateways
05:30
04
Reader's Choice
Ed Motta
Perpetual Gateways
03:01
05
Heritage Déjà Vu
Ed Motta
Perpetual Gateways
04:18
06
Forgotten Nickname
Ed Motta
Perpetual Gateways
05:46
07
The Owner
Ed Motta
Perpetual Gateways
03:43
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Perpetual Gateways (24 Bit Remaster, 2021)
(P) 2016 Membran Media GmbH
05-02-2016
Perpetual Gateways (24 Bit Remaster, 2021)
01
Captain's Refusal (24 Bit Remaster, 2021)
Ed Motta
Perpetual Gateways (24 Bit Remaster, 2021)
04:43
Composers: Ed Motta
02
Hypochondriac's Fun (24 Bit Remaster, 2021)
Ed Motta
Perpetual Gateways (24 Bit Remaster, 2021)
03:26
Composers: Ed Motta
03
Good Intentions (24 Bit Remaster, 2021)
Ed Motta
Perpetual Gateways (24 Bit Remaster, 2021)
05:30
Composers: Ed Motta
04
Reader's Choice (24 Bit Remaster, 2021)
Ed Motta
Perpetual Gateways (24 Bit Remaster, 2021)
03:01
Composers: Ed Motta
05
Heritage Déjà Vu (24 Bit Remaster, 2021)
Ed Motta
Perpetual Gateways (24 Bit Remaster, 2021)
04:17
Composers: Ed Motta
06
Forgotten Nickname (24 Bit Remaster, 2021)
Ed Motta
Perpetual Gateways (24 Bit Remaster, 2021)
05:44
Composers: Ed Motta
07
The Owner (24 Bit Remaster, 2021)
Ed Motta
Perpetual Gateways (24 Bit Remaster, 2021)
03:44
Composers: Ed Motta
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AOR (Portuguese Version)
Tummy Touch Records LLC
14-10-2014
AOR (Portuguese Version)
01
Flores da Vida Real
Ed Motta
AOR (Portuguese Version)
05:57
02
S.O.S. Amor
Ed Motta
AOR (Portuguese Version)
03:34
03
Episódio
Ed Motta
AOR (Portuguese Version)
03:55
04
Ondas Sonoras
Ed Motta
AOR (Portuguese Version)
05:28
05
Marta
Ed Motta
AOR (Portuguese Version)
04:20
06
1978
Ed Motta
AOR (Portuguese Version)
04:38
07
Latido
Ed Motta
AOR (Portuguese Version)
04:42
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AOR
Tummy Touch Records LLC
29-07-2014
AOR
01
Playthings of Luv
Ed Motta
AOR
05:56
02
Simple Guy
Ed Motta
AOR
03:34
03
Lost In The Night
Ed Motta
AOR
03:55
04
Dondi
Ed Motta
AOR
05:28
05
Smile
Ed Motta
AOR
04:20
06
1978
Ed Motta
AOR
04:38
07
Dried Flowers
Ed Motta
AOR
04:40
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AOR
(P) 2013 Dwitza Music Edições Musicais Ltda
23-04-2013
AOR
01
Playthings of Luv
Ed Motta
AOR
05:56
Composers: Rob Gallagher
02
Simple Guy
Ed Motta
AOR
03:34
Composers: Rob Gallagher
03
Lost in the Night
Ed Motta
AOR
03:55
Composers: Rob Gallagher
04
Dondi
Ed Motta
AOR
05:28
Composers: Rob Gallagher
05
Smile
Ed Motta
AOR
04:20
Composers: Rob Gallagher
06
1978 (Leave the Radio On)
Ed Motta
AOR
04:38
Composers: Rob Gallagher
07
Dried Flowers
Ed Motta
AOR
04:40
Composers: Rob Gallagher
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AOR (Brazilian Portuguese Version)
℗ 2013 LAB 344 under exclusive license from Dwitza Music
23-04-2013
AOR (Brazilian Portuguese Version)
01
Flores da Vida Real
Ed Motta
AOR (Brazilian Portuguese Version)
05:56
Writer: Chico Amaral / Composers: Ed Motta
02
S.O.S Amor
Ed Motta
AOR (Brazilian Portuguese Version)
03:34
Writer: Rita Lee / Composers: Ed Motta
03
Episódio
Ed Motta
AOR (Brazilian Portuguese Version)
03:55
Writer: Edna Lopes / Composers: Ed Motta
04
Ondas Sonoras
Ed Motta
AOR (Brazilian Portuguese Version)
05:28
Writer: Adriana Calcanhotto / Composers: Ed Motta
05
Marta
Ed Motta
AOR (Brazilian Portuguese Version)
04:20
Writer: Edna Lopes / Composers: Ed Motta
06
1978
Ed Motta
AOR (Brazilian Portuguese Version)
04:38
Writer: Edna Lopes / Composers: Ed Motta
07
Latido
Ed Motta
AOR (Brazilian Portuguese Version)
04:42
Writer: Dante Spinetta / Composers: Ed Motta
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Dose Dupla Ed Motta
℗ 2011 Warner Music Brasil Ltda.
05-03-2012
Dose Dupla Ed Motta
01
Manuel
Ed Motta
Dose Dupla Ed Motta
03:50
Composers: Fabio Fonseca - Marcia Serejo
02
Vamos dançar
Ed Motta
Dose Dupla Ed Motta
03:46
Composers: Ed Motta - Rafael Cardoso
03
Lady
Ed Motta
Dose Dupla Ed Motta
03:19
Composers: Ed Motta - Fabio Fonseca - Matilda Kovak - Eduardo Pálpebras
04
Seis da tarde
Ed Motta
Dose Dupla Ed Motta
03:59
Composers: Ed Motta - Rafael Cardoso - Fran Boueres
05
Um Love
Ed Motta
Dose Dupla Ed Motta
03:02
Composers: Fabio Fonseca - Ed Motta - Bom Bom
06
Baixo rio
Ed Motta
Dose Dupla Ed Motta
03:19
Composers: Ed Motta - Fabio Fonseca - Luiz Fernando - Marcelo Memê Mansur
07
Caminhos
Ed Motta
Dose Dupla Ed Motta
03:50
Composers: Ed Motta - Fran Boueres
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Piquenique
2019 Trama
04-11-2009
Piquenique
01
Minha Vida Toda Com Você
Ed Motta
Piquenique
03:24
Writer: Ed Motta - Edna Lopes
02
Mensalidade
Ed Motta
Piquenique
03:54
Writer: Ed Motta - Edna Lopes
03
Pé na Jaca
Ed Motta
Piquenique
05:05
Writer: Ed Motta - Edna Lopes
04
Carência no Frio
Ed Motta
Piquenique
04:08
Writer: Ed Motta - Edna Lopes
05
A Turma da Pilantragem
Ed Motta
Piquenique
04:20
Writer: Ed Motta - Edna Lopes
06
Piquenique
Ed Motta
Piquenique
04:49
Writer: Ed Motta - Edna Lopes
07
O Mestre e o Aprendiz
Ed Motta
Piquenique
03:47
Writer: Ed Motta - Edna Lopes
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Chapter 9
2019 Ed Motta
01-01-2008
Chapter 9
01
The Man from the Oldest Building
Ed Motta
Chapter 9
06:42
Writer: Ed Motta - Robert Gallagher
02
You're Supposed To...
Ed Motta
Chapter 9
03:44
Writer: Ed Motta - Robert Gallagher
03
Twisted Blues
Ed Motta
Chapter 9
03:18
Writer: Ed Motta - Robert Gallagher
04
The Runaways
Ed Motta
Chapter 9
05:02
Writer: Ed Motta - Robert Gallagher
05
St. Christopher's Last Stand
Ed Motta
Chapter 9
02:26
Writer: Ed Motta - Robert Gallagher
06
Tommy Boy's Big Mistake
Ed Motta
Chapter 9
03:29
Writer: Ed Motta - Robert Gallagher
07
The Sky Is Falling
Ed Motta
Chapter 9
05:29
Writer: Ed Motta - Robert Gallagher
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Warner 30 anos
℗ 2006 Warner Music Brasil Ltda.
30-12-2006
Warner 30 anos
01
Entre e ouça
Ed Motta
Warner 30 anos
04:48
Composers: Ed Motta - Bom Bom
02
O nú que vale
Ed Motta
Warner 30 anos
04:16
Composers: Ed Motta - Bom Bom
03
Solução
Ed Motta
Warner 30 anos
04:08
Composers: Ed Motta - Bom Bom
04
Um Love
Ed Motta
Warner 30 anos
03:02
Composers: Fabio Fonseca - Ed Motta - Bom Bom
05
Parada de Lucas
Ed Motta
Warner 30 anos
03:17
Composers: Fabio Fonseca
06
Sombras do meu destino
Ed Motta
Warner 30 anos
04:50
Composers: Bombom - Ed Motta
07
Caminhos
Ed Motta
Warner 30 anos
03:50
Composers: Ed Motta - Fran Boueres
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Aystelum
Trama
01-01-2005
Aystelum
01
Awunism
Ed Motta
Aystelum
05:38
Writer: Ed Motta / Composers: Ed Motta
02
Pharmácias
Ed Motta
Aystelum
03:17
Writer: Ed Motta - Nei Lopes / Composers: Ed Motta - Nei Lopes
03
Aystelum
Ed Motta
Aystelum
06:50
Writer: Ed Motta / Composers: Ed Motta
04
É Muita Gig Véi!!!
Ed Motta
Aystelum
03:53
Writer: Ed Motta / Composers: Ed Motta
05
Samba Azul
Ed Motta
Aystelum
04:50
Writer: Ed Motta - Nei Lopes / Composers: Ed Motta - Nei Lopes
06
Balendoah
Ed Motta
Aystelum
04:21
Writer: Ed Motta / Composers: Ed Motta
07
O Musical Medley
Ed Motta
Aystelum
01:34
Writer: Ed Motta - Cláudio Botelho / Composers: Ed Motta - Cláudio Botelho
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