Junior e Neto

Junior Ferreira and Neto Monteiro started as street performers in São Paulo before forming the duo Junior e Neto. Their 2017 track 'Garota Ambiciosa' became a major hit in Brazil, though its lyrics about social inequality and sexuality drew criticism from some quarters. The song's success brought them wider attention beyond their local scene.

Their music pulls from funk carioca and hip-hop, with straightforward production that connects with urban listeners. Other songs like 'Certos Amores' and 'Não Vá' followed a similar pattern of catchy rhythms paired with lyrics about everyday life in the city. They've released several albums including Meu Mundo in 2019 and Identidade in 2021.

While some dismissed their work as provocative, others saw it as reflecting real experiences in São Paulo's neighborhoods. The duo maintained that their songs simply documented what they saw around them, without trying to make broader statements. Their music continues to circulate through the city's streets and online platforms.