Skillmoph

Skillmoph formed in 1992 in São Paulo, originally calling themselves Eu e o Mundo. The group included Rodrigo Santos on vocals, Fernando Borthole on guitar, Rafael Faioni on bass, and Rogerio Pinheiro on drums. Their early years were shaped by the city's suburbs, where they developed music that spoke to personal and social struggles.

In 1996 they released their debut album "Eu E O Mundo," which brought them wider attention. The title track became something of an anthem, a ballad about everyday hardship that connected with listeners. Other songs like "Friend's Song" and "Grandes" showed their range, mixing rock with reggae, punk, and hip-hop elements.

They kept recording through the 1990s and 2000s, putting out albums with titles like "É Proibido Fumar" and "Desculpa, Mas Eu Não Posso Falar Com Você Agora." Their lyrics sometimes drew criticism for being too direct about violence or drug use, but the music kept its rough, infectious energy. They worked with other Brazilian artists including Cássia Eller and Nação Zumbi.