13 Pecados Mc's formed in São Paulo in 1998 around rapper Mano Brown. Their music pulls from hip-hop, funk carioca, and rap, often with a direct, unvarnished approach to lyrics about social conditions. The group has included members like Edi Rock, Dexter, and KL Jay at different points.
They released albums like "Sobrevivendo no Inferno" in 2000, "No Cu Do Mundo" in 2004, and a self-titled record in 2010. Their song "As Rosas Brotam No Jardim" came out in 2005 and became one of their most recognized tracks. The band has worked with artists including Chico Buarque, Seu Jorge, and Caetano Veloso.
Their material has sometimes drawn criticism for its content, but it has also found a steady audience in Brazil. The music doesn't soften its edges much, which has kept it connected to listeners who respond to that kind of plainspoken intensity.
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