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Hip Hop In Brazil
Hip Hop is used in Brazil to bring power to those who may feel they have none and to fight back against injustices that musical artists may see or face in their day to day lives. In the songs below you will see these attributes.
Music Video of Sou Negrão by Rappin' Hood.
Video: Clássicos Do Rap Nacional, “Rappin’ Hood- Sou Negrão part. Leci Brandão (VIDEO CLIPE OFICIAL) [HD],” YouTube video, 05:40, April 15, 2015, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyEWDE9yGyY.
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This a song full of positivity and celebration of black role models and leaders.
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Nem Tudo Está Perdido by Sabotage & Posse Mente Zulu
Video: The Rap is Art Rhythming is Part, “Sabotage & Posse Mente Zulu- Nem Tudo Está Perdido,” YouTube video, 06:38, March 27, 2014, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpIwG3Lghck.
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This song speaks of all the horrible things people may be going through and things that may drive them to commit crimes. It also speaks of the injustice of the police in Brazil and how the police in Brazil are racist and more likely to arrest Black people.
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