The country’s hip-hop is typically progressive, but MCs in Maga hats provide the soundtrack to a far-right presidency
The Trumpian mantra on his “Make America Great Again” cap leaves little doubt Ricardo Alves stands to the right of your average Brazilian MC.
“I define myself as a conservative,” the musician confirms as he describes his path from a childhood on São Paulo’s gritty south side to centre stage of Brazil’s fledgling rightwing rap scene.
Continue reading…
Read More ‘Values I believe in’: Brazil’s new rightwing rappers embrace Bolsonaro