D'Monte Mc's

D'Monte Mc's came out of Rio de Janeiro in the late 1980s, part of that early funk carioca scene. The group included Marcelo D2 on vocals and DJ Deco handling the beats. Their 1994 self-titled debut album became a touchstone for the genre, with tracks like 'Arrebento' and 'Pra Tumultuar' capturing the raw energy of their sound.

Their lyrics often dealt with life in the favelas, which sometimes brought them into conflict with authorities. They kept at it through the 90s, putting out records like 'Nação Hip Hop' and 'Sambatown' that mixed funk rhythms with social commentary. Songs like 'Mulheres' and 'Mundo Cão' became fixtures at parties across Brazil.

By the early 2000s, the group's lineup had expanded to include rappers like Buchecha and MC Marcinho, along with percussionist Formigão. They released several more albums before slowing down in the 2010s. Marcelo D2 eventually went on to a notable solo career, but those early D'Monte Mc's records remain a foundational part of Brazilian funk.