DJ Marlboro

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Also known as

Fernando Luís Mattos da Matta

Years Active

1977

Genres

funk carioca, hip hop, electro, electronic music

Instruments

electronic drum kit, turntable

Biography

DJ Marlboro, artistic name of Fernando Luís Mattos da Matta, is widely recognized as the creator and pioneer of funk carioca. Born in Rio de Janeiro, he revolutionized the music scene by introducing electronic drums and fusing elements of hip hop, electro, and Brazilian popular music with Portuguese lyrics, culminating in the release of the historic compilation "Funk Brasil" in 1989 by PolyGram. His career includes a deep expansion of the rhythm to the international scene, performing on renowned stages such as Central Park and taking the sound of the Rio favelas to several countries in Europe and the Americas.

Throughout his career, besides being a producer and businessman, Marlboro headed important radio projects, such as the Big Mix program, consolidating himself as one of the most influential figures in urban culture and funk dances in Brazil. He was also responsible for boosting the careers of several national artists and groups, such as Copacabana Beat and Latino, and had his importance attested when he appeared on the famous list of the one hundred greatest artists of Brazilian music published by Rolling Stone magazine in 2008.

His contribution to music and to the diffusion of peripheral culture generated repercussions and partnerships with various names of the national scene, such as Dennis DJ, with whom he collaborated artistically. With an extensive discography and a constant reinvention of his sound, including projects like the album Ragafunk, DJ Marlboro remains a fundamental pillar in the history of electronic music and Brazilian popular culture.

Discography

• Funk Melody 01 (1993)
• Funk Brasil Especial IV (1994)
• Ronnie Rap Faz a Festa (1994)
• DJ Marlboro Apresenta Funk Brasil 04 (1994)
• DJ Marlboro Apresenta Funk Brasil 05 (1995)
• O Cabeção (1995)
• Cinema Mudo (1995)
• Mania de Dançar Funk (1995)
• Charme Brasil (1995)
• Jet Black 07 - O Peso Do Funk Music (1995)
• Samba & Rap (1995)
• Rap Rock (1995)
• Força do Rap By DJ Marlboro (1995)
• Contexto do Rap (1995)
• Back To Black By Dj Marlboro (1995)
• CASHMERE (1995)
• Funk Melody 02 (1996)
• DJ Marlboro Apresenta Big Mix 01 (1996)
• Big Mix Internacional (1997)
• Espião Shock de Monstro Vol.05 - Puxa o Bonde (1997)
• Suel & Amaro (1997)
• A Coisona (1997)
• Popular Funk & Rap (1997)
• Momentos do Amor (Funk Melody) (1997)
• Popular Funk & Charme (1997)
• Porque Te Amo (1997)
• DJ Marlboro Apresenta Big Mix 02 (1997)
• Biro Jack Vagabundo (1997)
• Beto Kauê (1997)
• Quero Nha Nha (1998)
• Ídolos dos Bailes (1998)
• Pipo's Vol. 07 (1998)
• Inocente (1998)
• Águias Disco Vol. IV - Garras Mortais (1998)
• Amilcka & Chocolate (1998)
• Funk Brasil 06 NEW FUNK (1999)
• DJ Marlboro Apresenta DJ's Beat 2 (1999)
• Rio 40 Graus (1999)
• Ah! Eu Tô Maluco (1999)
• DJ Phenomena 1 (1999)
• Sessão Rala-Rala 01 (1999)
• DJ Phenomena 2 (1999)
• A Gota Cerol Fininho 1 (1999)
• Nós na Fita 01 (2000)
• Nabby Clifford (2000)
• Swing Total (2000)
• Proibidão Liberado 01 (2000)
• DJ Creator (2000)
• Força do Rap - Back To Rap (2000)
• Caldeirão do Funk (2000)
• DJ Planet DJ Grilo (2000)
• Anti-Virus (2000)
• O Gotão Digital (2000)
• Rebola o Popozão (2000)
• Soul Grand Prix (2000)
• DJ Marlboro New Funk Brasil 07 (2001)
• Curtisom Rio 100% Mais Implacável (2001)
• Bonde da CDD (2001)
• Nois na Fita 02 (2002)
• Já É Sensação (2003)
• Dj Marlboro Apresenta Big Mix 06 (2004)
• Proibidão Liberado 02 (2004)
• Boladona (2004)
• Chapa Quente 02 (2004)
• DJ Marlboro Apresenta Big Mix 05 - Tá Ligado (2005)
• Som das Comunidades - Voz da Favela Vol 01 (2006)
• Funkão do Tamborzão By DJ Marlboro (2006)
• Se Ela Dança Eu Danço (2006)
• Funk Mix by DJ Marlboro (2006)
• Dj Marlboro Apresenta Big Mix 07 (2007)
• Garota Chapa Quente (2008)
• Funk Brasil Mais Funk 09 by DJ Marlboro (2008)
• Big Galerão por DJ Marlboro e Dennis DJ (2010)
• Trilogia Big Mix 2010 - Melody Mix (2010)
• Trilogia Big Mix 2010 - Pancadão Mix (2010)
• Trilogia Big Mix 2010 - Rap Mix (2010)
• Trilogia Big Mix 2011 - Pancadão Mix (2011)
• Trilogia Big Mix 2011 Rap Mix (2011)
• Trilogia Big Mix 2011 - Melody Mix (2011)
• Trilogia Big Mix 2012 - Melody Mix (2012)
• Funk Brasil Relíquias (Vol. 3) (2017)
• Funk Brasil Relíquias, Vol. 1 (2017)
• Funk Brasil Relíquias, Vol. 2 (2017)
• Funk Brasil Relíquias (DJ Marlboro Remixes / Vol. 5) (2019)
• Funk Brasil Relíquias (DJ Marlboro Remixes / Vol. 6) (2019)
• Funk Brasil Relíquias (Vol. 4 / DJ Marlboro Remixes) (2019)
• Sempre Solitário (2020)
• Funk Brasil 08 Bem Funk by DJ Marlboro (2020)
• Valeu Shock (2020)
• Dj's Big (2023)
• Pronto Prá Dançar Funk (2023)
• Sou Eu (Remix) (2025)
• Vai Serginho! (2025)
• Cinema Mudo Remixes (2025)
• Funk Mania Vol.2 (2025)
• Big Rap e Luciano (2025)
• Funk Mania Vol.3 (2025)
• Funk Mania Vol.4 (2025)
• Funk Mania Vol.5 (2025)
• Funk Mania Vol.6 (2025)
• Funk Mania Vol.7 (2025)
• Funk Mania Vol. 1 (2025)
• DJ Marlboro Apresenta Funk Ao Vivo Vol. 4 - Energia Máxima (2025)
• DJ Marlboro Apresenta Funk Ao Vivo 3 - Pancadão Interestelar (2025)
• DJ Marlboro Apresenta Funk Ao Vivo Vol. 2 - No Fluxo do Baile (2025)
• DJ Marlboro Apresenta Funk Ao Vivo Vol. 1 - Batidão de Gala (2025)
• Funk Melody 4 (2025)
• Funk Melody 5 (2025)
• Funk Melody 6 (2025)
• Trilogia Big Mix 2012 - Pancadão Mix (2025)
• Melody Verso Vol. 1 (2026)
• New Funk Vol.1 (2026)
• New Funk Vol.2 (2026)
• Melody Verso 5 (2026)
• Teko & Buzunga (2026)
• Melody Verso Vol. 2 (2026)
• Melody Verso Vol. 3 (2026)
• Melody Verso Vol. 4 (2026)
• Melody Verso Vol. 6 (2026)
• Funk Melody 7 (2026)
• DJ Marlboro, Humberto Mello – Rap da RPC
• Funkmania