MC Yago came up in Rio de Janeiro's Cidade de Deus neighborhood, where funk carioca provided the soundtrack to daily life. He started making his own music, drawing from that local sound and artists like MC Marcinho. In 2016, his track 'Na Brisa' caught on, its simple melody and direct lyrics about favela life connecting with listeners across Brazil.
He works as a solo artist, not with a fixed band. Songs like 'Tô Ocupado' and 'Absurdo' followed, keeping to that same straightforward approach. His lyrics often touch on the ordinary struggles and moments in his community, delivered in a conversational rap style over funk beats.
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