FAMÍLIA 7 VELAS – Clack Bum (2015)

Família 7 Velas was a pioneering Brazilian collective in the ragga style, founded in 2002 by Jimmy Luv in São Paulo. The group stood out for promoting ragga and dancehall in Brazil, significantly contributing to the national reggae scene. In addition to Jimmy Luv, Família 7 Velas featured artists such as Xandão, Arcanjo Ras, Ivy, Jota, Fex, Funk Buia, and Ras Carlos (also known as Junior Dread). Together, they released several compilations and albums that helped popularize the genre in the country.

Among the group’s releases, notable ones include the compilations Família 7 Velas Vol.1 (2004), Família 7 Velas Vol.2 (2006), and Família 7 Velas Vol.3 (2007). These works featured compositions from the collective’s members and were key to spreading ragga in Brazil. The track Reggae Seu Coração by Jimmy Luv became a hit and was included in the compilation Circuito Reggae 7, further extending the reach of Família 7 Velas.

Jimmy Luv, born Guilherme Serpa on April 26, 1973, is a Brazilian singer, MC, and producer. His career spans genres such as reggae, ragga, rap, and bass music. Before founding Família 7 Velas, he was part of the band The Funk Fuckers and the project Enganjaduz. As a solo artist, he released the albums Reggae Seu Coração (2005) and Taca Mais Fogo! (2007), both through the K-Rootz label. Additionally, Jimmy Luv produced the first national dancehall riddim compilation, Meia-Noite Riddim (2007), and the first Brazilian ragga mixtape, Dancehall Brasil (2008).

Família 7 Velas also organized events such as the Ragga Jam party in São Paulo, promoting new reggae music produced in Brazil and strengthening the local scene. The group’s live performances were accompanied by the Brasa Riddim Band or held in a soundsystem format, providing the audience with authentic experiences of the genre.