Lincoln Olivetti came of age in the recording studios of Rio de Janeiro as a protégé to the legendary dance-band leader, Ed Lincoln. In 1970 he released a little-known LP of pop-covers in a dance style, much like dozens of other similar remakes albums. Hot Parade #1 didn’t exactly make Lincoln a household name, so instead he turned his attention towards playing sessions, arranging, and eventually producing music for other artists often in collaboration with friend and partner Robson Jorge. Back cover detectives will know that Lincoln’s name begins to be seen on productions for CBS around 1976 and by 1978 where this mix begins, his distinct production aesthetic, and employment of some of the best studio players in Rio began to make him a desirable producer. By 1980, he produced the biggest names in the business, at least the funkier ones, like Jorge Ben, Tim Maia, and Erasmo Carlos. Between 1982 and ’84, he was producing for just about anybody who could afford his services (Tim Maia preferred to work with Lincoln when he could afford him), and he even recorded an album with his frequent collaborator, Robson Jorge.