Faces do Subúrbio

Origin

Recife, PE

Years Active

1992

Genres

rap, hip hop, manguebeat, embolada, repente

Instruments

guitarra, viola, baixo, bateria, pandeiro, pick-ups

Biography

Faces do Subúrbio is a Brazilian rap group founded in 1992 in the city of Recife, taking part in the important musical movement known as Manguebeat. The band's trajectory began when break dancers Tiger and Zé Brown joined forces, drawing inspiration from national rap pioneers such as Thaíde & DJ Hum and groups that fused the genre with rock, like Body Count. Over the years, the project evolved by incorporating organic musical instruments and accentuating the fusion of hip-hop with traditional northeastern rhythms like embolada and repente.

The group's self-titled debut studio album reached the public in 1997, made possible through independent production via state cultural incentive laws in Pernambuco. The impact of this debut caught the attention of the MZA label, which reissued the record the following year with bonus tracks. In 2000, established in the scene, they released their second album of new material titled "Como É Triste de Olhar", a work that earned them a Latin Grammy nomination in the best rap album category in 2001.

In addition to their musical relevance, which included prominent international performances such as at the "Year of Brazil in France" event in 2005, the group maintains a strong social engagement. The members actively participate in community-oriented projects, offering dance and music classes for underprivileged children in Pernambuco. Throughout their history, they have collaborated with various exponents of Brazilian music, such as their striking participation in singer Zeca Baleiro's album "Vô Imbolá".

Discography

• Faces do Subúrbio (1997)
• Como É Triste de Olhar (2000)