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Albert Sobral
Albert Sobral came up in Rio de Janeiro, where he started a band in 2005. His music pulled from samba, funk, and hip-hop, and he wrote lyrics that often dealt...
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Calix, Maledicti (Esse Cara)
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En La Orilla Del Malecón
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Garotas do Programa
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Hino Comportamental Brasileiro
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PQP (Para Quem Pensa)
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Pedindo Penico
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Pode Acreditar
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Tenho Saudades da Minha Terra
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Albert Sobral came up in Rio de Janeiro, where he started a band in 2005. His music pulled from samba, funk, and hip-hop, and he wrote lyrics that often dealt directly with social issues. His debut album 'Sobralia' came out in 2009.
That same year, his single 'Garotas do Programa' became a major point of discussion. The song's explicit lyrics about prostitution and marginalized women challenged social norms and sparked intense debate. Some listeners found it authentic, while others called it vulgar.
Sobral's outspoken nature and the content of his songs, including tracks like 'Calix, Maledicti (Esse Cara)' and 'Hino Comportamental Brasileiro,' frequently drew criticism. He faced accusations of sexism and homophobia, but he didn't back down from the subjects he chose to address.
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