MC Koringa

Origin

Petrópolis, RJ

Genres

funk carioca, funk melody

Instruments

voice

Biography

Fábio Luis de Jesus, known artistically as MC Koringa, was born in Petrópolis on December 31, 1979. Adopted in childhood by a family in the suburbs of Rio de Janeiro, he turned school nicknames into his stage name and began his musical journey in the 1990s, standing out in the carioca funk scene as a singer, songwriter, and music producer.

Throughout his established career in funk melody, the artist landed several hits on the soundtracks of high-ratings soap operas on Brazilian television, such as "Pedala Robinho", "O Tamborzão Tá Rolando", and "Pra Me Provocar". In addition to his solo work, Koringa collaborated with several important names in national music, including pioneer DJ Marlboro and MC Marcinho, expanding the genre's reach to international stages in countries such as Portugal, Japan, and the United States.

Besides being a performer, MC Koringa established himself as a prominent hitmaker and talent scout, having released widely impactful compositions such as "Quero Que Tu Vá", in partnership with singer Ananda. Also operating under the pseudonym Joker Beats, he continues to influence new generations of Brazilian urban music.

Discography

• A Caminhada (2012)
• Trilha Sonora (2017)