B.J.P. formed in São Paulo in 1988, with Thaíde and DJ Hum at the start. They worked in a Brazilian rap scene that was just beginning to take shape, playing in clubs and on the street. Their song 'O Rap' became an early marker for what they were doing.
Their first album, 'Sob Pressão,' came out in 1990. The title track spoke directly to issues like poverty and police violence, and it connected with a lot of young listeners in Brazil. They kept making records through the 1990s and into the early 2000s, with albums like 'A Cena Tá Quente' and 'O Samba Poético.'
Xis joined the group later on, adding another voice to the mix. Their lyrics sometimes drew criticism, particularly a 1992 track that took aim at police conduct. But for many fans, that directness was part of the point. They were one of the first Brazilian rap acts to build a sustained career, and you can hear their influence in what came after.
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