Formed in 1989 in Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Só Pra Contrariar (SPC) redefined the "Pagode Romântico" genre. Under Pires' leadership, the group achieved monumental success, particularly with their 1997 self-titled album, which sold over —ranking it among the highest-selling albums in Brazilian history. Key albums from this era include:
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