Flávio Renegado

Origin

Belo Horizonte, MG

Years Active

1998

Genres

rap, hip hop, funk, samba, MPB, reggae

Instruments

voice

Biography

Flávio de Abreu Lourenço, known artistically as Flávio Renegado, is a Brazilian singer and songwriter born in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, on May 7, 1982. Raised in the favela of the Alto Vera Cruz neighborhood, he found a form of expression and transformation in music and social activism, having started his contact with rap in his teens and helped found the cultural group Negros da Unidade Consciente (NUC).

In his solo career, which began in the mid-2000s after leaving the presidency of NUC, the artist released standout albums such as "Do Oiapoque a Nova York" in 2008 and "Minha Tribo é o Mundo" in 2012, in addition to works like the DVD "Suave ao Vivo" and the EP "Relatos de um Conflito Particular". His work moves through genres such as rap, hip hop, funk, samba, MPB, and reggae, incorporating a strong social awareness discourse and participating in major festivals like Rock in Rio.

Renegado consolidated his career through partnerships with renowned producers and performances in Brazil and abroad, traveling through countries in Europe, South America, and Cuba. Throughout his career, he has received recognitions such as the Hutúz Award and honors from the City Council of Belo Horizonte, maintaining a strong connection with sociocultural projects in his home community.

Discography

• Do Oiapoque a Nova York (2008)
• Minha Tribo É o Mundo (2012)