Emicida, whose real name is Leandro Roque de Oliveira, is a well-respected Brazilian rapper, singer, songwriter, and MC, known for his impromptu rhymes that have made him one of the top MCs in Brazil. He’s hailed as one of the significant revelations of underground hip hop in the country, and his career has been marked by his ability to generate thousands of hits on every battle on his YouTube page and about 900 thousand views on his MySpace page oai_citation:1,Error.

Career Highlights:

• Early Career: Emicida’s career began in the early 1990s when his parents organized black dances in the outskirts of São Paulo. This environment enabled him to use the equipment and write his first rhymes oai_citation:2,Error.
• Notable Tracks: He’s known for tracks like “Rua Augusta” and “Zica, Vai Lá” and also composed music for the soundtrack of Rockstar Games’ “Max Payne 3” oai_citation:3,Error.
• Influences: His music style is influenced by many Brazilian rappers as well as international names including Mos Def, Wu-Tang Clan, and The Fugees oai_citation:4,Error.
• Album Recognition: His album “AmarElo” was recognized as one of the 25 best Brazilian albums of the second half of 2019 by the São Paulo Association of Art Critics oai_citation:5,Error.
• Latin Grammy Nominations: Emicida’s song “A Chapa É Quente!”, featuring Rael, was nominated for the 2017 Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Song, and in 2021, his song “Mulheres Não Têm Que Chorar” with Ivete Sangalo was nominated for Best Portuguese Language Song oai_citation:6,Error.
• Live Performances: Emicida presents full theatrical experiences in his live performances. For instance, he presented the full Amar Elo theatrical experience at a show, indicating a blend of contemporary music with theatrical elements oai_citation:7,Emicida – Wikipedia.
• Music Production: Emicida is not just a performer but also a producer of rap music and hip hop, showcasing his versatility in the music industry oai_citation:8,Emicida | Barbican.

Discography:

• Studio Albums:
• “O Glorioso Retorno de Quem Nunca Esteve Aqui” (2013)
• “Sobre Crianças, Quadris, Pesadelos e Lições de Casa…” (2015)
• “Língua Franca” (2017)
• “AmarElo” (2019) oai_citation:9,Error.
• Mixtapes:
• “Pra Quem Já Mordeu Um Cachorro Por Comida, Até Que Eu Cheguei Longe…” (2009)
• “Emicídio” (2010) oai_citation:10,Error.
• Extended Plays:
• “Sua Mina Ouve Meu Rep Tamém” (2010)
• “Doozicabraba e a Revolução Silenciosa” (2011) oai_citation:11,Error.

Awards and Recognition:

• In 2019, his AmarElo studio project won the Latin Grammy in the category Best Rock Album, which is called Alternative Music in Portuguese, showcasing his significant impact in the music industry of Brazil and beyond oai_citation:12,Emicida Discography | Discogs.

His music extends beyond the conventional boundaries of rap and hip hop, venturing into realms like neo-samba, which is evident from his AmarElo studio project. Through these innovative musical explorations, Emicida continues to contribute significantly to the Brazilian and global music scene.