MC Carol

MC Carol came up in the Niterói favelas of Rio de Janeiro, where she started performing at local funk parties. Her 2015 track 'Ar Condicionado' broke through with its direct lyrics and became a viral hit, pulling her into a wider spotlight.

Her songs like 'Meu Namorado É Maior Otário' and 'Tô Usando Crack' often deal plainly with sexuality and life in marginalized communities. She works mostly as a solo artist but has recorded with other Brazilian musicians including MC Lan and Pabllo Vittar.

She released a series of EPs starting with 2016's 'Bandida,' followed by 'Dona da Favela' in 2018 and simply 'Carol' in 2019. Her music draws from funk carioca and rap, delivered in a style that doesn't soften the edges.