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Criolo

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Criolo, São Paulo's poetic hip-hop voice

A Brazilian rapper who mixes street perspective with poetic lyrics, from 'Nó na Orelha' to recent albums.

For a quick sense of his range, try 'Menino Mimado' from his top songs or the earlier 'Não Existe Amor Em SP'. They show how he balances personal reflection with broader social notes.

Criolo's music grounds hip-hop in São Paulo's realities, with songs like 'Não Existe Amor Em SP' offering a sharp, poetic take on urban life. His 2011 album 'Nó na Orelha' brought him wider attention, and tracks like 'Convoque Seu Buda' weave in Buddhist and Afro-Brazilian references. He's collaborated with Brazilian greats like Gilberto Gil and Caetano Veloso, bridging generations and styles.

He started making music in the mid-2000s after getting into hip-hop as a teenager, influenced by Tupac Shakur and Nas. His 2011 album 'Nó na Orelha' marked a turning point, followed by releases like 'Sargento Garcia' in 2014 and 'Sobre Viver' in 2021. He was part of the hip-hop collective Racionais MC's early on.

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Criolo is the stage name of Kleber Cavalcante Gomes, born in 1975 in São Paulo. His father was a samba singer, and as a teenager he got into hip-hop, listening to artists like Tupac Shakur and Nas. He started making music in the mid-2000s and was part of the hip-hop collective Racionais MC's.

His 2011 album 'Nó na Orelha' brought him wider attention. Songs like 'Não Existe Amor Em SP' and 'Ainda Há Tempo' show his approach, which mixes poetic lyrics with a direct street perspective. He's released other albums including 'Sargento Garcia' in 2014, 'Espiral de Ilusão' in 2017, and 'Sobre Viver' in 2021.

One of his better-known tracks is 'Convoque Seu Buda' from 2014, which pulls from Buddhist ideas and Afro-Brazilian references. He's worked with other Brazilian musicians like Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso, and Seu Jorge.

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