Felp22

Origin

Paulo Lopes, SC

Years Active

2008

Genres

rap, trap, hip hop

Instruments

vocal

Biography

Felipe Laurindo de Carvalho, known artistically as Felp22, is a Brazilian rapper, singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur born in Paulo Lopes, Santa Catarina, on July 2, 1992. Raised in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro, he started rapping in his teens, influenced by national rap from groups like Racionais MC's and Facção Central, as well as sounds from his homeland like samba and reggae. His career gained national recognition in 2011 when he founded the trap duo Cacife Clandestino alongside beatmaker Terror dos Beats. With the group, he released highly acclaimed albums like Sonho de Rua and Conteúdo Explícito Part 1, landing major hits on digital platforms and performing on prominent stages such as Lollapalooza Brasil and Rock in Rio.

In addition to his frontline work in Cacife Clandestino and his consistent solo career with albums like Jogador Caro and Melhor Momento, Felp22 has expanded his influence into business and the international market. He is one of the founders of the record label Medellin Records and the clothing brand Marginal Supply. On the international scene, he has participated in prominent projects like Spotify's Trapperz, recording in Miami, and joined an important songwriting camp with Warner Chappell in the Dominican Republic, cementing his name in the Latin trap scene alongside artists like MC Davo and Recycled J.

Throughout his career, Felp22 has collaborated with various exponents of Brazilian urban music, including names like Xamã, Orochi, Luccas Carlos, and Filipe Ret. His discography spans an extensive list of singles, EPs, and audiovisual projects, culminating in landmark celebrations such as the acoustic DVD recorded at Circo Voador to commemorate ten years of Cacife Clandestino. With an intense background in the streets and cultural circles of Rio de Janeiro, the artist remains one of the central voices of contemporary rap and trap in Brazil.