Marcos Paulo de Jesus Peixoto

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Also known as

Doca, MC Doca

Years Active

1994–presente

Genres

funk carioca, hip-hop, rap, proibidão

Instruments

vocals

Biography

Marcos Paulo de Jesus Peixoto, better known as Doca, is one of the prominent names in carioca funk, as part of the iconic duo Cidinho & Doca. Born in 1976 in Rio de Janeiro, Doca emerged from the Cidade de Deus community in Jacarepaguá alongside his partner Cidinho da Silva, forming the duo in 1994.

The duo Cidinho & Doca quickly became a milestone in the Brazilian funk scene, especially with the "proibidão" subgenre. Their lyrics, which frequently depicted the reality of the favelas in Rio de Janeiro, won over a legion of fans and defined an era in the 90s. Songs like "Rap das Armas" and "Rap da Felicidade (Eu Só Quero é Ser Feliz...)" became anthems, with "Rap das Armas" gaining international recognition after being included in the soundtrack of the film "Tropa de Elite".

With an active career since the mid-1990s, Cidinho & Doca continue to perform and release material, maintaining their relevance in Brazilian music. The duo has released albums such as "Eu Só Quero É Ser Feliz" (1995), "É O Bonde da C.D.D" (1998), "Desarme-se" (2000), and "Rap das Armas" (2008), cementing their legacy in carioca funk and Brazilian popular culture.