MC Dru

MC Dru came up in Rio de Janeiro, where he started rapping in backyard battles and street performances. His music pulls from samba, funk, and hip-hop, and he works as a solo artist, though he often brings in other musicians from the local scene for collaborations. His live shows are known for being high-energy.

In 2017, he put out 'Meu Sonho É Ser o Filho Que Você Sonhou,' a song that connected with young listeners from underprivileged backgrounds in Brazil and got some attention internationally. His lyrics have drawn criticism at times for being explicit or confrontational, but he's kept at it, releasing other tracks like 'Filho do Favela' and 'Sobrevivi' in the years after.