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O Rappa (pronounced “Oh Hah-pah”) is a popular Brazilian reggae/rock band from Rio de Janeiro. Their sound is a rich, refreshing meddle of reggae and rock often combined with elements of funk, hip-hop, rap and samba. They are also known for their smart, socially conscious lyrics; the members themselves work on numerous social projects in the country.
Current Formation
* Marcelo Falcão - vocals
* Xandão (Alexandre Menezes) - guitars
* Lauro Farias - bass
* Nelson Meirelles - keyboards
* Marcelo Lobato- drums
Origins
O Rappa got their start in 1993, when Jamaican reggae artist Papa Winnie arrived in Brazil for a series of show and needed a back up band to support him. Four people were immediately picked: Nelson Meirelles, a well-known Rio de Janeiro indie producer; Marcelo Lobato, former member of África Gumbe; Alexandre (Xandão) Menezes, a musician with African influences; and Marcelo Yuka, a prolific songwriter and member of KMD-5 at the time. After the shows with Winnie, the foursome decided to keep the band going and added a vocalist and fifth member, Marcelo Falcão, recruited through an ad in Rio’s main newspaper. In 1994, they released their first album, O Rappa, on the Warner label.
Tragedy
In 2001, Marcelo Lobato who was originally on keyboard had to take over drum duties after the band’s original drummer and main songwriter, Marcelo Yuka, was shot multiple times during a robbery near his house in Rio, which severely compromised movement in both his legs and one of his arms.
Current Formation
* Marcelo Falcão - vocals
* Xandão (Alexandre Menezes) - guitars
* Lauro Farias - bass
* Nelson Meirelles - keyboards
* Marcelo Lobato- drums
Origins
O Rappa got their start in 1993, when Jamaican reggae artist Papa Winnie arrived in Brazil for a series of show and needed a back up band to support him. Four people were immediately picked: Nelson Meirelles, a well-known Rio de Janeiro indie producer; Marcelo Lobato, former member of África Gumbe; Alexandre (Xandão) Menezes, a musician with African influences; and Marcelo Yuka, a prolific songwriter and member of KMD-5 at the time. After the shows with Winnie, the foursome decided to keep the band going and added a vocalist and fifth member, Marcelo Falcão, recruited through an ad in Rio’s main newspaper. In 1994, they released their first album, O Rappa, on the Warner label.
Tragedy
In 2001, Marcelo Lobato who was originally on keyboard had to take over drum duties after the band’s original drummer and main songwriter, Marcelo Yuka, was shot multiple times during a robbery near his house in Rio, which severely compromised movement in both his legs and one of his arms.
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littlebeeflying wrote:
Eu ia explodir , eu ia explodir , mas eles não vão ver os meus pedaços por aí ♪
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vidalog32 wrote:
Em meio a "Trocentos" (Giria) Artistas da minha Biblioteca, O Rappa é disparado o mais viciante! Sei lá (?) é intricado demais para minha pobre cabeça definir exatamente o real teor de cada uma de suas letras! Até porquê, não é somente o assunto que eles abordam, mas, também o modo como eles abordam. totalmente diferente do que se encontra por ai. Exemplo: "A vida é quem escolhe quem vai pra dividida." /Fato
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laurobevitori wrote:
Na época eu não curtia. Hoje eu NECESSITO.
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vidalog32 wrote:
"Invente uma doença que me deixe em casa pra sonhar"
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trailways wrote:
paz sem voz é medo rpc
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blramones wrote:
rock brasileiríssimo
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BrunnaRafaela wrote:
Porque os remédios normais nem sempre amenizam a pressão (8)
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Rafa-Music wrote:
Pescador De Ilusões é insuportável! O resto eu adoro!
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EduardoManolo wrote:
se meus joelhoa nao doencem mais, pois levei uma flechada(skyrim)
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Mellanieblase wrote:
No silêncio não existe flagrante, foi lavado o asfalto com cunha ♪
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vidalog32 wrote:
Ouvir "O Rappa" vicia demais! Letras carregadas de conteúdo social. /Froids
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trailways wrote:
POIS PAZ SEM VOZ, PAZ SEM VOZ, NAO É PAZ É MEDO MEDO
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bruuno_cs1 wrote:
to vendendo ervas que curam e acalmam (8)
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crispolly wrote:
É HOJE! *-* Vai ser demais esse show em Copa. <3
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druged-z0mbie wrote:
Se eles matam o bicho eu tomo banho de mar
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laiewfelipe wrote:
heeeeeeeeeeey joe ♪
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crispolly wrote:
As grades do condomínio são pra trazer proteção, mas também trazem a dúvida se é você que tá nessa prisão ♫ [2]
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Ana_Rafaela wrote:
meu escudo é minha hóstia ♪
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gui_x wrote:
bom demais!
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Kaioooo wrote:
O porrão não se respira, o porrão é pura pica. A busca do porrão não tem fim e não faz barulho (8)
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- Feb 11 O Rappa Stage Music Park, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Mar 10 O Rappa em Manaus Studio 5 Centro de Convenções, Manaus, Brazil
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sweet_hime, amandamendees, tcboyf and 75 other people added O Rappa to their libraries. 8 minutes ago
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joaqimfosrterde tagged O Rappa with ‘rock’. Thursday evening
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Ludy_ added O Rappa to the lineup of O Rappa em Manaus at Studio 5 Centro de Convenções. Thursday afternoon
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