O Rappa (pronounced "Oh Hah-pah") is a popular Brazilian reggae/rock band f… Read Full Bio ↴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. Yuka has been the biggest contributor of the band's social projects for years, even after turning paralytic. He is currently working on other music projects such as F.Ur.T.O.
Discography
* O Rappa - 1994
* Rappa Mundi - 1996
* Lado B Lado A (Side B, Side A) - 1999
* Instinto Coletivo - ao vivo (Collective Instinct - Live) - 2001
* O Silêncio Que Precede o Esporro (The Silence Before the Scolding) - 2003
* Lual MTV - 2004
* Acústico MTV (MTV Unplugged) - 2005
* 7 Vezes - 2008
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. Yuka has been the biggest contributor of the band's social projects for years, even after turning paralytic. He is currently working on other music projects such as F.Ur.T.O.
Discography
* O Rappa - 1994
* Rappa Mundi - 1996
* Lado B Lado A (Side B, Side A) - 1999
* Instinto Coletivo - ao vivo (Collective Instinct - Live) - 2001
* O Silêncio Que Precede o Esporro (The Silence Before the Scolding) - 2003
* Lual MTV - 2004
* Acústico MTV (MTV Unplugged) - 2005
* 7 Vezes - 2008
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O Rappa Lyrics
A Feira É dia de feira Quarta-feira, sexta-feira Não importa a feira…
Cristo E Oxalá Oxalá se mostrou assim tão grande Como um espelho colorido …
Fica Doido Varrido Fica doido varrido, quem quer. Se meter a entender a mulher…
Hey Joe Hey Joe Onde é que você vai Com essa arma aí na…
Homem Amarelo O Homem Amarelo do samba do morro O Hip Hop do…
Ilê Ayê Que bloco é esse Eu quero saber É o mundo negro Que…
Instinto Coletivo Quadras e quadras e quadras e quadras cirandas Cirandas, ci…
LadoB LadoA Se eles são Exu Eu sou Yemanjá Se eles matam bicho Eu tom…
Me Deixa Podem avisar, pode avisar Invente uma doença que me Deixe em…
Milagre Ao redor dos maiores prédios que eu já¡ vi. No final…
Miséria S.A. Senhoras e senhores estamos aqui Pedindo uma ajuda por nec…
Ninguém regula a América Satélites de cima Vigiando todos os atos de rebeldia MST o…
Nó De fumaça Saiu de banda serpenteando Como peixe ensaboado Nem o Rio …
O Homem Bomba Requebrando a consciência Na fumaça das vaidades Humilhada…
Se Não Avisar o Bicho Pega O sangue bom falou pra falar pra você Se der mole…
Todo Camburão Tem Um Pouco De Navio Negreiro Tudo começou quando a gente conversava naquela esquina alí d…
Tumulto Eu sempre penso duas vezes antes de entrar Mas tem certos…
Vapor Barato Sim Eu estou tão cansado, mas não pra dizer Que eu não…