Under the Sea first appeared in Disney's animated film The Little Mermaid in 1989, performed in English by Samuel E. Wright as Sebastian the crab, with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman. The song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and became one of Disney's most recognisable numbers. Aqui no Mar is its Brazilian Portuguese version, keeping the same calypso rhythm and playful argument for staying under water. Short clips circulate in fan edits, nostalgia posts and mermaid-themed videos because the melody is instantly recognisable across languages.