A Rio band mixing funk, samba, and rap to write about poverty and police since 2003.
For a quick sense of their sound, try '3 da manhã' with Criminal Mc's or the earlier 'Sexta Chera'. They're blunt and local, no gloss.
They formed in Rio de Janeiro in 2003 and built a loyal following by tackling social issues head-on. Songs like 'Sexta Chera (part. Tribo da Periferia)' and 'O Tempo' dealt with poverty and inequality, sparking debate but staying true to their community's perspective. Their 2014 album 'Quem Tem Toranja Leva' brought wider attention through collaborations with artists like Tribo da Periferia.
Starting in 2003 with a lineup including Lelê SP on vocals and Lucas ER on guitar, they blended funk carioca, samba, and rap. Their work expanded with tracks like 'Vários Artigos' featuring Criminal Mc's and Cérebro Mcs, keeping their focus on street-level stories.
Keep it compact: a lyric you come back to, a live memory, or the part of the catalog you would point someone toward first.
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