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Zelão
Zelão came up in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, where he started mixing samba rhythms with the raw energy of hip-hop and funk. His song 'Lá Vem o Negão'...
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Zelão came up in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, where he started mixing samba rhythms with the raw energy of hip-hop and funk. His song 'Lá Vem o Negão' became a cultural anthem in Brazilian funk, connecting with listeners through its direct lyrics and infectious groove.
He performed with a band that included Jorge Negão on percussion, Marcelo Dub on bass, Binho on drums, and Dani Nega on vocals. Together they created a sound that felt grounded in the streets where it started, without trying to polish away its edges.
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