Ordem Própria formed in Rio de Janeiro in the early 1990s, playing small clubs and underground venues. Their song 'O Porque Sorri' became something of an anthem, though the band's sound mixed rock with reggae and funk elements that didn't always fit neatly into mainstream Brazilian music at the time.
They released albums like 'Mutirão Cidadão' in 1994, 'Ordem Própria' in 1998, and 'Tempo de Luta' in 2003. Their lyrics often dealt with social commentary, and songs like 'Estado Islâmico Pro Estado' and 'Ao Persistirem os Sintomas' continued this approach with featured vocalists.
The core lineup included founding members Marcelo Mira on vocals, Sandro Rosa on guitar, and Rodrigo Santos on drums. Their songwriting process was collaborative, with each member contributing to arrangements. Other tracks in their catalog include 'Pode Ser Um Filho Seu' and 'Apocalipse Poético'.
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