Pollo Essentials

Pollo Essentials

São Paulo MCs Luiz Tomim and Adriel de Menezes established Pollo in 2010, before being joined by DJ Kalfani, and set about bringing pop cheer to Brazilian hip-hop. After recording at home and distributing their music online, their DIY rap revolution saw smooth R&B choruses and finger-picked acoustic guitars lend a gentle edge to fast-flowing rhymes. “Vagalumes” was their breakthrough track, but the hits have come thick and fast since then: “Overdose De Amore” and “Love Song” are The Weeknd-ish and show off their romantic side, while “Pirituba City” has enough 808 bass to make a room shake.

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