25G da Creche formed in 2005 in Salvador, Bahia, with five friends: Val, Thiaguinho, Mestre Bala, Bob, and Júnior. They started playing local events, mixing pagode, axé, and funk into something that caught on. Their debut album 'Tô Ligado' came out in 2010.
Their lyrics sometimes touched on poverty and police brutality, which got them some radio censorship and criticism for being too provocative. But they kept at it, releasing albums like 'Nós Somos 25G' and 'O Baile da Creche.' One of their songs is 'Porque Você Não Volta.'
The original lineup stayed together for a while. Val sang lead, Thiaguinho played guitar, Mestre Bala handled percussion, Bob was on drums, and Júnior played bass. They built a following in Brazil with their energetic sound.
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