MC Arquiteto do Amor

MC Arquiteto do Amor is the stage name of Alexandre Gomes Viana, who came up in Realengo, a working-class neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro. He started writing and performing as a teenager, drawing on local sounds like samba and funk carioca. His 2014 track 'Gatinha Combustão' broke through, its explicit lyrics and catchy melody turning it into a viral hit and pushing him into the spotlight.

His music leans on heavy funk beats and sexually suggestive lyrics, which has made him a polarizing figure in Brazilian music. While some fans connect with his unapologetic style, critics have called it sexist. Another song like 'Tio Doidinho' follows a similar vein. He works as a solo artist but has collaborated with other funk names like MC Pocahontas and MC Mirella.

Beyond the music, he's faced challenges including censorship and police harassment. He's also used his platform to talk about issues affecting favela residents, like poverty and inequality.