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U.R.R.A.P.

U.R.R.A.P. formed in the early 1990s in Rio de Janeiro's favelas, with MC Marcellyno, DJ Leandro, DJ Kevin, and Jorge Pescara as founding members. The name...

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U.R.R.A.P.'s favela hip-hop with gospel heart

A Rio de Janeiro group that mixed street beats with spiritual messages in the 1990s.

Start with 'Atualidade Evangelho' to hear their signature blend. 'Gratidão Senhor' shows the gospel side of their sound.

U.R.R.A.P. gave voice to life in Rio's favelas at a time when few were listening. Their song 'Atualidade Evangelho' became an anthem for blending hip-hop production with gospel themes. They faced criticism from religious leaders and even police attention, but kept making music that spoke directly to their community.

They formed in the early 1990s with MC Marcellyno and three others. Their debut album 'Atualidade Evangelho' established their sound, and songs like 'Saia Da Mesmice' and 'Novidade de Vida' continued their approach. In 1995, they were briefly arrested after a concert that ended in violence.

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U.R.R.A.P. formed in the early 1990s in Rio de Janeiro's favelas, with MC Marcellyno, DJ Leandro, DJ Kevin, and Jorge Pescara as founding members. The name stands for União Racional Recíproca dos Adeptos de Paulo, or Rational Reciprocal Union of Paul's Followers. Their music mixed hip-hop beats with gospel themes, addressing life in their communities through songs like 'Atualidade Evangelho' and 'Gratidão Senhor'.

Some religious leaders criticized their approach as too secular, but the group kept performing. In 1995, they were briefly arrested after a concert that ended in violence. Their lyrics sometimes touched on social issues, which drew attention from authorities.

Their debut album 'Atualidade Evangelho' included the title track that became an anthem for their movement. Other songs like 'Novidade de Vida' and 'Saia Da Mesmice' continued their blend of hip-hop production with messages about faith and daily struggles in Rio.

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