# Caneta Azul > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Caneta_Azul > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Caneta_Azul.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caneta_Azul > Source revision: 1347489923 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) '''''***(lit. 'Blue Pen') is the debut album by Brazilian singer-songwriter , released in August 2020.*** ## Background gained notoriety in the second half of 2019 with the song '**, which he wrote himself. He wrote the song based on a personal experience of frequently losing his pens at school. The song went viral and was covered by several artists, including [Wesley Safadão](/source/Wesley_Safad%C3%A3o) and [Simone Mendes](/source/Simone_Mendes). Manoel only registered the song after its success.[1]** After its immediate success, Manoel left his job as a security guard and began traveling around Brazil, performing in different states. At this time, the singer even stated that he intended to record his first album, with an entirely original repertoire of 14 tracks. Before its success, Manoel had already recorded another album, which was never widely released.[1] ## Recording The album was recorded at Studio Quem É Sabe in [São Paulo](/source/S%C3%A3o_Paulo), with musical production by percussionist Laércio da Costa. In an interview, Costa said the idea was to bring a [bachata](/source/Bachata_(music)) version of *Caneta Azul*, with a "more [Gusttavo Lima](/source/Gusttavo_Lima)" feel. While not limited to *[brega](/source/Brega_(music))*, the producer stated that Manoel Gomes' style is closer to that of singer [Amado Batista](/source/Amado_Batista).[2] At the time, Laércio also spoke about the singer's performance in the studio:[2] "It's in tune. Impressive. He has rhythm issues, which I, as a producer, have to understand. I follow him; I can't take away his originality. But he's good. Everything I ask, he does perfectly, in that half-crying way. He sings half-crying."[2] ## Release *Caneta Azul* was released on August 21, 2020, by the independent label QÉS Music.[3] The repertoire included songs such as *Ela É Muito É Vagabunda*, *Me Mande uma Carta*, and *Parabéns*. Two songs from the project received music videos. The first, *Eu Vou Deixar de Ser Besta*, was released in 2020, and received over 100,000 views in less than a week.[4] *Maura* was the second song to receive an audiovisual version, released on December 31, 2022, and received over 700,000 views in about a week.[5] In 2022, the album was re-released on digital platforms under the Manoel Gomes Music label. This edition is distinguished by the absence of producer Laércio da Costa's logo on the cover.[6] ## Songs All songs composed by Manoel Gomes:[6][7] - "Parabéns" - "Maura" - "Me Estremeci Foi Todo" - "Ela Não Deixa" - "Caneta Azul" - "Passarinho" - "Eu Vou Pra São Luís" - "Ela Perdeu a Cabeça" - "Ai Ai Ai" - "Aniversário" - "Garimpo" - "Me Mande Uma Carta" - "Eu Vou Deixar de Ser Besta" - "Hospital" - "Ela É Muito Vagabunda" - "Por Onde Que Você Passa" - "Não Me Despreze" - "Caneta Azul (Axé)" ## Technical sheet The following are the musicians and technicians involved in the production of Caneta Azul:[7] - Manoel Gomes – vocals - Laércio da Costa – music production, [arrangements](/source/Arrangement), [programming](/source/Programming_(music)), percussion - Cleriston Alves – [keyboards](/source/Keyboard_(music)), arrangements, programming - Jordão Mota (Bolinha) – [accordion](/source/Accordion) - Claudio Picinin – guitar, editing, [mixing](/source/Audio_mixing), and [mastering](/source/Mastering_(audio)) ## References 1. ["Manoel Gomes, autor de 'Caneta Azul', diz que tem mais de 21 mil músicas"](https://g1.globo.com/ma/maranhao/noticia/2019/10/30/manoel-gomes-autor-de-caneta-azul-diz-que-tem-mais-de-21-mil-musicas.ghtml) (in Brazilian Portuguese). *G1*. 2019-10-30. Retrieved 2025-08-17. 1. Redação, Da & Goiás, Mais (2019-11-10). ["Autor de 'Caneta azul, azul caneta' prepara primeiro disco"](https://www.maisgoias.com.br/divirta-se/autor-de-caneta-azul-azul-caneta-prepara-primeiro-disco/) (in Brazilian Portuguese). *Mais Goiás*. Retrieved 2025-08-17. 1. ["Caneta Azul por Manoel Gomes"](https://music.apple.com/br/album/caneta-azul/1528578865) (in Brazilian Portuguese), *[Apple Music](/source/Apple_Music)*, 2020-08-21, [archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20221108122543/https://music.apple.com/br/album/caneta-azul/1528578865) 2022-11-08 at the Wayback Machine, retrieved 2025-12-09 1. Mira, Na (2020-08-19). [""Eu vou deixar de ser besta", de Manoel Gomes, ganha clipe oficial - Imirante.com"](https://m.imirante.com/entretenimento/maranhao/2020/08/19/eu-vou-deixar-de-ser-besta-de-manoel-gomes-ganha-clipe-oficial) (in Brazilian Portuguese). *Imirante*. Retrieved 2025-08-17. 1. [*Manoel Gomes – Maura (Clipe Oficial)*](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xE5TaJJAyU0). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230106233143/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xE5TaJJAyU0) 2023-01-06 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-08-17. 1. ["Caneta Azul"](https://www.deezer.com/br/album/324257047) (in Brazilian Portuguese), 2020-06-04, retrieved 2025-08-17 1. *(2020) Credits for the album Caneta Azul by Manoel Gomes. QÉS Music.* --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Caneta Azul](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caneta_Azul) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caneta_Azul?action=history)). 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