Tati Quebra Barraco

Tati Quebra Barraco, born Tatiane dos Santos in Rio de Janeiro in 1973, came up through the funk carioca scene. Her music draws from that raw, percussive style, with tracks like 'Catuca' and 'Cachorra Chapa Quente' built on heavy beats and direct, often confrontational lyrics. She started performing in the late 1990s and early 2000s, a period when the genre was still largely underground and frequently criticized.

Her 2004 debut album was titled 'Boladona,' after the song that became her most recognized track. She defended the work as reflecting the realities of her community. Other songs in her catalog, such as 'Ardendo Assopra' and 'Fogão Dako,' follow a similar template of blunt, rhythmic funk.

She has released several albums since, including 'Tati Quebra Barraco ao Vivo' in 2006 and 'O Poder da Mulher' in 2009. Her performances are known for high energy, with choreography and a full backing team. While she works primarily as a solo artist, she has collaborated with others, like on the track 'É Por Isso Que Sofre' with DJ Batata and Bárbara Labres.