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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (1993 – 2001)

Rap, Rock, Ska, Hardcore and Samba.
First appearing in 1993 in Rio de Janeiro, with politically charged lyrics about marijuana legalization, they started playing concerts in Rio de Janeiro and other capitals, such as Belo Horizonte, São Paulo and Curitiba.

Planet Hemp began attracting mainstream attention due to the violent outbreaks which were common during their concerts. In 1994 Skunk, one of the original band members passed away, interrupting Planet Hemp’s career for some time, but after B Negão joined the group they signed a contract with SONY MUSIC, releasing “Usuário” in 1995.

The album turned the band into an icon of the 90s Brazilian rock, with successful hits such as “Mantenha O Respeito”, “Legalize Já”, “Fazendo A Cabeça” and the controversial “Porcos fardados” (Pigs in Uniform), a critique of the police brutality.

Because of their commitment and lyrics towards the legalization of marijuana, Planet Hemp has had issues with the Brazilian authorities. This tension has lead to apprehended records, cancelled concerts and prison warrants (in Brazil it is illegal to promote/defend the use of prohibited substances, including but not limited to weed).

The band ended in 2001, due to internal conflicts regarding Marcelo D2 solo career.

Members:
Marcelo D2 (vocals)
Skunk (vocals, 1993-94)
Rafael (guitar)
Formigão (bass)
Bacalhau (drums)
B Negão (vocals)
Zé Gonzales (programming)
Apollo 9 (keyboards)
Black Alien (vocals)

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  • punkpride

    será mesmo B-Flamini-R-S ? HUAEHEUHEAUEAH

    yesterday morning
  • Antonimo55

    Ah puta, devo tá viajando, né? O clima de gravar em estúdio é uma coisa e o ao vivo, tocando pra uma galera, é outro...

    Thursday afternoon
  • Antonimo55

    Porra velho, eu ouvi demais umas gravações ao vivo dessa banda. Tenho até hoje um trecho do Estúdio Ao Vivo Transamérica de 2000 em cassete e esses caras eram foda no palco. Aí toda vez q vou ouvir as versões de estúdio daquelas músicas eu tenho um certo incômodo. Tudo muito clean... D2 gritando em "raprockanrol..." é inesquecível...

    last week
  • B-Flamini-R-S

    Ai tão falando por ai que o planet hemp faz apologia às drogas.

    10 days ago
  • robsonyoroku

    underground ou mainstream a maioria age igual pra mim, caminhos diferentes que levam pro mesmo fim

    12 days ago
  • Flatex

    legalize modafocas

    last month
  • pedro__182

    sempre.

    last month
  • raddarany

    Não tá ligado na missão? FODA-SE!

    last month
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