Put Faith and Trust In Their Hands: An Interview with Criolo
Since emerging from the São Paulo underground with his second album, Nó Na Orelha, Brazilian rapper and musician Criolo has... Read Article
Brazilian Rap
Emicida To Release 7″ Containing Pabllo Vittar Collab Especially for European Tour
Brazilian rapper Emicida has been busy preparing for his upcoming European tour with a series of new singles, themselves in... Read Article
Breaking Down Prejudices With Rap: A Conversation with RAPadura
RAPadura‘s musicality is unique. His RAP has the characteristics of Brazil, as well as the nickname he chose (RAPadura is... Read Article
This Year’s Late ‘Album of the Year’ Nomination Comes From Baco Exu do Blues
There’s always one album that comes along at the end of the year that from the first moment you listen... Read Article
Discussing Rap, Rio and Politics with Gabriel O Pensador
Gabriel O Pensador leapt into the Brazilian public consciousness with his first ever single, “Tô Feliz (Matei o Presidente)” (I’m Happy... Read Article
Karol Conka Pays Homage to Sabotage In New Video
Karol Conka has paid spectacular homage to one of her rap icons, Sabotage, by recording a new version of his... Read Article
Emicida and Ibeyi Team Up For Afro-Latin Fuelled Collaboration ‘Hacia El Amor’
Brazilian rapper Emicida has joined forces with French duo Ibeyi for a new track that celebrates orixá deities such as Xango... Read Article
São Paulo MC Rashid Releases ‘Música de Guerra’ Video Ahead of New Album Release
Yesterday São Paulo’s own Rashid launched his latest video, “Música de Guerra,” the lead single of sorts for his new... Read Article
Emicida and Miguel Partner for New Video ‘Oasis’
The political and economic situation in Brazil at the moment is not good. But within the crisis, there is still... Read Article
New Music: Criolo Releases New Free-To-Download Single ‘Menino Mimado’
Criolo loves sneaking his new releases out into the public realm, and especially to make them available for free. It’s something... Read Article
REVIEW Emicida – About Kids, Hips, Nightmares and Homework…
“Smiling kids, hip dancing, nightmares around them trying to steal their happiness and everybody […] busy doing their homework” are... Read Article
Thiago Elniño’s New Video ‘Diáspora’ Is A Search For His Afro-Brazilian Roots
Similar to the origins of rap in the US, renowned Brazilian rap artists such as Gabriel O Pensador and Criolo... Read Article