100 Sakanegem was a Brazilian funk carioca group that formed in Rio de Janeiro in the early 2000s. Their music came from the city's favelas, with lyrics that were often explicit and focused on sexuality, partying, and everyday life in those neighborhoods. The band included MC Bin Laden and MC G15 on vocals, DJ Tubarão on turntables, Michel on keyboards, and Renatinho on drums.
Their biggest song was "Ela Mexe Comigo," which became a hit in 2003. Other tracks like "Indecisão," "Nosso Lance," and "Pensando Em Você" followed a similar style, mixing traditional funk carioca rhythms with hip-hop, pop, and electronic sounds. They released several albums through the mid-2000s, including Sentou e Gostou in 2004 and Vai e Vem in 2005.
The band's provocative lyrics drew both praise and criticism. Some saw their music as a reflection of favela reality, while others accused it of promoting promiscuity. Despite this, their music, particularly "Ela Mexe Comigo," remained popular at parties and helped bring funk carioca to wider attention.
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