Mr Bongo presents a first-time worldwid reissue of Rubel’s much-cherished debut album Pearl. Fusing MPB, folk, pop, and indie, it charts Rubel at his purest and most personal. Featuring the viral hit single ‘Quando Bate Aquela Saudade Self-released on YouTube in 2013, the album quietly became a huge hit in Brazil with the lead single and accompanying video for ‘Quando Bate Aquela Saudade’ amassing over 85 million views to date . Pearl laid the foundations for Rubel’s path to greatness - a first glimpse into the brilliance of a modern-day troubadour and ever-evolving Brazilian artist who deftly mixes classic and contemporary influences.