Born at the turn of the millennium, Rio de Janeiro-based Japinha Conde is not only proudly preserving the traditional genres of forró and sertanejo—she’s also giving them a modern makeover. “Romance Desapegado” in 2020 was the start of it all: over dramatic strings that give way to a chugging rhythm, Conde kisses a no-good ex goodbye with sass and soul. Her subsequent releases, like “Um por Cento Você”, show a similar alchemy of classic and fresh elements and caught the attention of Brazilian listeners across the generations, enthralled by Conde’s arresting vocals and no-nonsense attitude.