Detentos do Rap

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Genres

rap, hip hop

Biography

The group Detentos do Rap was founded in 1994, in the city of São Paulo, inside the São Paulo House of Detention, known as Carandiru. The initial lineup brought together four inmates who decided to use music as an expression of their experiences in prison, becoming part of a prison rap movement that also revealed collectives such as 509-E.

Their recording debut took place in 1998 with the release of the album "Apologia ao Crime", recorded via a mobile studio directly inside the House of Detention. With lyrics focused on denouncing violence and terrible prison conditions, the project paved the way for the group to consolidate its position in the national genre scene.

Years later, the arrival of Mano Reco marked the trajectory of the project, which released hits such as "O Pesadelo Continua". Throughout their career, artists such as Mano Brown and Dexter participated in landmark works by the group, consolidating their relevance in the history of Brazilian hip hop.

Discography

• Apologia ao Crime (1998)
• O Pesadelo Continua (1999)
• Quebrando as Algemas do Preconceito (2002)
• Ao Vivo (2002)
• Amor Só de Mãe... o Resto É Puro Ódio (2004)
• Deus Do Morro (2005)
• O Juiz + Justo É o Tempo (2010)
• Eternamente (Ao Vivo) (2013)