MV Bill Brazilian Rap Activist

What do you think of rap stars? Do you think that the hip-hop world is just a bling-bling place and nothing more?  As this music genre has been defined as much by diamond-encrusted watches, gold necklaces and platinum chains, many think of rap stars as shallow. But not all, Brazilian Rap Star MV Bill proves this wrong.

Answering these socially significant questions, MV bill shows the world that not all rap or hip hop stars lack substance. Well, he has been known as a Brazilian activist rapper that used his craft to initiate change primarily in his violent hometown – Rio de Janeiro.

Definitely, the following statements of this Brazilian rap icon can make your mind change that a rap star is only made of yo, yo, yo and luxurious wardrobes.

Read through these excerpts from his interview and be amazed on how a rap star voices out his concern and belief in equality – not your usual rap idol right?

Q: What is wrong with democracy?

“In my opinion what is wrong with democracy it’s not how it’s written or thought, but how it is applied. (continue reading...)

Do you love Brazil? Are you infatuated with their music? How about their dances like capoeira and samba? How well do you know about Brazilian stuff? As for me I am enchanted by their fusion of hip hop. That’s why I find myself searching and dissecting the know-about of Brazilian rap. And here are some interesting things that Brazilian hip hop fans like me might appreciate.

Well, according to my research the hip hop culture appeared in Brazil in the early 80s - shortly after in the US, more prominently in São Paulo. Actually, it arrived in Brazil by the hands of teams that arranged soul balls and parties. The first ones to appear were the break dancers, who were thrown out of the region by shop owners and the police.

Soon there was a clash between the break dancers and rappers (aka babblers). (continue reading...)