First Taster from Criolo’s New Album
“Convoque Seu Buda” is the first track to surface from Criolo’s new album, an album which we are presuming will... Read Article
Brazilian Hip-hop
MIXTAPE de Lacey’s São Paulo Hip-Hop Mixtape
For the latest in his mixtape instalment – following his recent excursion into digital cumbia – S&C’s de Lacey brings... Read Article
Freakily Gifted With Groove: An Interview with Karol Conka
“Eu vou torcer pela paz, pela alegria, pelo amor e pelas moças bonitas, eu vou torcer!” (I’m rooting for peace,... Read Article
WIN Karol Conka ‘Batuk Freak’ CD
Batuk Freak, the debut album from Brazilian rapper Karol Conka, is one of the most talked-about releases on this Brazil-obsessed... Read Article
REVIEW Sombra – Fantastico Mundo Popular
I’ve always thought that Brazilian contemporary music is a great example of a perfect balance and mixture between traditional roots... Read Article
PREMIÈRE: Eskrúpulos “Manifiesto”
We’re really excited to bring you the premiere of the brand new single from São Paulo’s Eskrúpulos, the project of... Read Article
REVIEW BNegão & Seletores de Frequência – Sintoniza Lá
I’m not sure what the Portuguese translation for “badass” would be, but it’s a fitting description for the explosive sounds... Read Article
Art Soothes The Soul, It Calms Us, Gives Us Warmth: An Interview with Criolo
Criolo is one of the most important musicians to come out of Brazil in some time. His last album Nó... Read Article
Criolo “Freguês da Meia-Noite”
Criolo‘s latest album Nó Na Orelha was released internationally yesterday (2nd July) and follows on from his recent performance at... Read Article
Criolo’s Nó Na Orelha LP to be Released in the UK on June 25th
Criolo‘s Nó Na Orelha was our favourite album of 2011. When it was released in Brazil last April I personally... Read Article
Karol Conka – The New Face of Brazilian Hip-Hop
We made a bit of a fuss about the latest Criolo album, making it our best album of 2011 as... Read Article
Jota III – Rap das 3 Raças
Here’s a new video from Jota III for “Rap das 3 Raças”. The track is taken from Jota’s last album... Read Article