Vandal

Origin

Salvador, BA

Also known as

Vandal de Verdade, Sidoka

Years Active

2015

Genres

rap, hip hop, grime, drill, pagodão baiano, samba-reggae, afro-symphonic music

Biography

Luis Sidnei Barbosa Correia, artistically known as Vandal, is a Brazilian rapper born in Salvador, Bahia. His musical journey is marked by an innovative fusion of genres, ranging from rap to pagodão baiano and samba-reggae, creating a unique sound that reflects his experiences and the identity of his homeland. Vandal is recognized as one of the pioneers of grime and drill in the Brazilian hip hop scene, having released his mixtape "Tipolazvegazh" in 2015, which launched him nationally.

Before establishing himself as an MC, Vandal came into contact with music through his grandfather's vast record collection; his grandfather worked at TV Itapuã and received materials from the Tropicália crew. This early influence, combined with the atmosphere of Salvador's street festivals, shaped his musical perception, allowing him to absorb a wide range of styles. His art also has roots in graffiti and pichação, activities that connected him to the urban universe and visual expression even before he dedicated himself to rap.

The album "Vanguardah", released in 2026, represents a milestone in his career, expanding his sonic language with the incorporation of orchestral arrangements, choirs, and live instrumentation, in collaboration with names like Russo Passapusso and maestro Ubiratan Marques. Themes such as ancestry, memory, religiosity, social critique, and the urgency of expressing his truths run through his compositions, consolidating Vandal as a powerful and authentic artist in contemporary Brazilian music. He also works as a curator at the Cidade da Música da Bahia, reinforcing his commitment to valuing Bahian culture.

Discography

• TIPOLAZVEGAZH MIXTAPEH (2015)
• PHODI$MO MIXTAPE, VOL. 1 (2021)
• TIPOLAZVEGAZH MIXTAPEH (10 ANOS) (2025)
• VANGUARDAH (2026)