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…
Eu Quero Ver Gol Batuque, balanço, swing, praia e carnaval Hoje no pé do morr…
Hóstia Os que sobravam encostados no balcão Ali permaneciam nos tra…
Instinto Coletivo Quadras e quadras e quadras e quadras cirandas Cirandas, ci…
Lado B Lado A Se eles são Exú Eu sou Yemanjá Se eles matam bicho Eu tomo…
Mar de gente Aiôa ê ê, Aiôa é... Brindo à casa Brindo à vida Meus amores…
Maria Noves fora a lógica Se a bateria é a nossa mágica Eu…
Me Deixa Podem avisar, pode avisar Invente uma doença que me Deixe em…
Meu Santo Tá Cansado Meu santo tá cansado Não vou dizer que tenho saldo sobrando…
Miséria S.A. Senhoras e senhores estamos aqui Pedindo uma ajuda por nec…
O Homem Bomba Requebrando a consciência Na fumaça das vaidades Humilhada…
O Que Sobrou Do Céu Ô la la ô la la yeah Ô la la ô…
Pescador de Ilusoes Se meus joelhos não doessem mais Diante de um bom motivo Que…
Reza Vela A chama da vela de reza Direto com santo conversa Ele te…
Rodo Cotidiano Ô ô ô ô ô my brother Ô ô ô…
Súplica Cearense (Oh uo oh, oh uo oh oh oh oh) Well, well,…
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…