Z19 started in São Paulo around 2017, taking their name from the União Paulista neighborhood. They were originally called Os Intocáveis with Fernando Barreto, Thiago Rodrigues, and Marcos Vinícius. The song 'União Paulista' came out in 2018 and caught on with its neighborhood references and funk rhythm.
After that track, they put out singles and albums like 'A Caminhada' and 'O Trem do Funk.' The group added Vinícius Souza on drums. Some of their lyrics about favela life have drawn criticism, which they've addressed by saying they're writing about what they know.
They've worked with other Brazilian artists including MC Hariel and MC Kevinho. Their music pulls from funk, pop, and hip-hop, but stays grounded in the São Paulo sound they came up with.
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