Laboratório 21 came up in São Paulo's favelas around the early 2000s. Their song 'O Legado' became an anthem that stuck around, though the band faced criticism from some quarters for their lyrics about street life.
They put out albums like 'Guerreiros do Submundo,' 'A Mira do Dragão,' and 'Antologia.' The music mixed rap with funk and samba rhythms, and they worked with other Brazilian musicians over time, including Chico Buarque and Caetano Veloso.
The group included Mano Brown, Edi Rock, and Ice Blue on vocals, with DJ Hum on turntables and Beat Box handling beatboxing. They kept a fairly steady lineup while bringing in various guests for recordings and shows.
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