Bruno Castro - Would You Be My Love

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Review by Heidi Slade

Album Review: Would You Be My Love by Bruno Castro (1997) If you’re into music that feels like a warm hug from someone who just got back from an African safari, Would You Be My Love by Bruno Castro is your jam. Released in '97 under the R.M.S. label, this Portuguese gem blends Folk, World, and Country vibes with a heavy dose of African soul. It’s not perfect—sometimes it stumbles over its own ambition—but when it clicks, oh man, it clicks. Let’s talk tracks. First up, there’s “Muxima,” featuring Júlia Almeida. This one hits different. The rhythm feels like walking barefoot on sun-warmed earth, and Almeida’s voice? Pure magic. She doesn’t just sing; she tells stories that make you wanna sit down and listen for hours. There’s something raw about how simple yet powerful the arrangement is—a mix of traditional sounds and modern production tricks. Every time I hear it, I’m transported somewhere far away, even if my butt’s still planted firmly on my couch. Then there’s the title track, “(Would You Be) My Love.” You’ve got options here: Album version, Club Mix, Radio Edit—you name it. But honestly, the album cut is where it’s at. It starts slow, almost shy, but builds into this lush, emotional crescendo. Bruno Castro wears all the hats on this record (composer, arranger, producer, etc.), and while wearing too many hats can sometimes lead to a fashion disaster, he pulls it off. His vocals are heartfelt without being cheesy, and Orlanda Guilande adds layers of depth in the background. By the end, you’re left wondering why more people don’t know about this guy. The production team deserves props too. Nuno Carvalho handled mixing and mastering, and DJ Nuno threw in a remix that gives the album some extra spice. Kudos to Luís Rafael for executive-producing—it takes guts to back a project so unapologetically niche. And shoutout to P. Faria for the design; though I haven’t seen the physical copy, I imagine it matches the vibe perfectly. Here’s the thing: listening to Would You Be My Love isn’t just about enjoying catchy tunes or impressive musicianship. It’s about feeling connected—to cultures, emotions, memories you didn’t even know you had. Sure, it might not appeal to everyone. Some folks will probably find it dated or overly sentimental. But hey, life’s short. Why not let yourself get swept away once in a while? Final thought: If aliens ever land and ask us to explain human creativity, I’d hand them this album. Not because it’s flawless, but because it’s real. And maybe, just maybe, they’d groove to it before deciding whether to abduct us or not.

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Artist: Bruno Castro
Album: Would You Be My Love
Rating: 4.0

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
(Would You Be) My Love - Club Mix6:57
(Would You Be) My Love - Album4:11
(Would You Be) My Love - Radio Edit3:50
Muxima - Feat. Júlia Almeida4:15

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Catalog Numbers

CD-S 0016, CDS0016

Labels

R.M.S.

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Formats

  • CD
  • Single
  • Promo

Companies

RoleCompany
Produced ForR.M.S.
Phonographic Copyright (p)R.M.S.
Copyright (c)R.M.S.
Made BySony DADC Austria
Glass Mastered AtDADC Austria
Recorded AtEstúdios N. Ideias
Mixed AtEstúdios N. Ideias

Credits

RoleCredit
Composed ByBruno Castro
Arranged ByBruno Castro
Orchestrated ByBruno Castro
Programmed ByBruno Castro
VocalsBruno Castro
ProducerBruno Castro
DesignP. Faria
Executive-ProducerLuís Rafael
FeaturingOrlanda Guilande (tracks: 1 to 3)
Mixed ByNuno Carvalho
Mastered ByNuno Carvalho
RemixDJ Nuno
TechnicianNuno Carvalho, Vasco Lima

Notes

  • Category appear as:
  • CD-S 0016 on back cover
  • CDS0016 on CD label
  • Promotional Only - Not For Sale
  • Recorded and mixed April/May/June 1997 at Estúdios N. IDEIAS
  • ℗ & © 1997 R.M.S. Produções Musicais
  • Made in Austria by Sony DADC

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout: [DADC Austria logo] A0100225301-0101 14 A1
  • Mastering SID Code: IFPI L554
  • Mould SID Code: IFPI 94B3
  • Rights Society: SPA
  • SPARS Code: DDD

About Bruno Castro

Producer - Bruno Castro In Fear was the first work of Bruno Castro, a young Angolan who walked in the mouths of the world in the 90's for having been precursor of a musical style: Sugar preceded by Kuduro, a symbiosis between techno and traditional African music, namely At the rhythmic composition level. In Fear it is already considered a disc of cult within this musical genre that has today numerous followers. Men'O Pause was Bruno Castro's second album of originals. A more elaborate album, more full-bodied and more mature at the level of production that counted with the collaboration of DJ Nuno Carvalho. Bruno Castro has a very eclectic music producer producing from electro, house, deep, Kizomba and Semba. His curriculum is enriched by collaborations with Ângelo Boss, Maya Cool, Isidora Campos, Virgílio Fire, Paulo Flores, Beto de Almeida, DJ Cubanito, Beto Max, Bruno Reis, Prêche, Juninho Piradex, etc. Works and investments: No Fear (RMS)Bruno Castro, Simons Mansini, Carlos Mingas Men´O ´Pause (RMS) Bruno Castro, Nuno Carvalho Two Faces ( RMS)Bruno Castro, Maya Cool, Luís Rafael Projecto BBB - Tropicalissimo (BMax Produções) Bruno Castro, Bruno reis, Beto Max Amor proibido ( Sambapito) Feat. Isadora Campos Tormento (Dj. Cubanito) Paula Sexy - Angelo Boss Would you be my love Bruno Castro Feat. Orlanda Guilande Feijoada - Virgilio Fire.

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a cool fact: The album *Would You Be My Love* by Bruno Castro is like a one-man masterpiece. Almost every role in its creation—composing, arranging, producing, even singing—was done by Bruno himself! Released in 1997 in Portugal, it blends African-inspired sounds with folk and world music vibes. Fun detail: the track "Muxima" features Júlia Almeida, adding a special touch to this labor of love. It’s wild how much creativity one person can pour into a single project!