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Marcelo D2

Marcelo D2 came up in Rio de Janeiro's hip-hop scene in the early 1990s. He co-founded Planet Hemp, a group whose 1993 debut album 'Usuário' stirred things up...

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Marcelo D2, Rio's hip-hop voice from the favelas

A rapper who started with Planet Hemp and kept his social edge solo.

For a sense of his style, try 'Eu Tive Um Sonho' or 'Desabafo.' They frame his blend of social commentary and Rio's rhythms pretty well.

He came up in Rio's hip-hop scene in the early 1990s, co-founding Planet Hemp, whose 1993 debut 'Usuário' stirred things up with its direct lyrics about life in the favelas. Tracks like 'Lapa' and 'Zerovinteum' show his mix of samba rhythms and rap cadences, grounded in Rio's streets. His songs often carried a social edge, connecting with listeners in Brazil's marginalized neighborhoods.

After Planet Hemp ended around 2001, D2 started putting out solo work, with albums like 'À Procura da Batida Perfeita' in 2003. He's kept at it, releasing music that feels rooted in Rio, like the track '021.' His lyrics have sometimes drawn criticism, but he's generally stuck to his lane, rapping about what he sees around him.

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Marcelo D2 came up in Rio de Janeiro's hip-hop scene in the early 1990s. He co-founded Planet Hemp, a group whose 1993 debut album 'Usuário' stirred things up with its direct lyrics about life in the favelas. The record found an audience despite, or maybe because of, its unvarnished take on police violence and drug use.

After Planet Hemp ended around 2001, D2 started putting out solo work. Albums like 'À Procura da Batida Perfeita' from 2003 and the live 'Acústico MTV' the following year let him stretch out. His songs often carried a social edge, and tracks like 'Desabafo' connected with listeners in Brazil's marginalized neighborhoods.

You can hear his mix of influences in songs like 'Oquêquê?' and 'Eu Tive Um Sonho,' where samba rhythms meet rap cadences. He's kept at it, releasing music that feels grounded in Rio's streets, like the track '021.' His lyrics have sometimes drawn criticism, but he's generally stuck to his lane, rapping about what he sees around him.

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