Sao Paulo Funk - An Introduction

At Kraków's Unsound festival, the London-based ambassador of footwork and jungle opens up about recent musings about legacy and the art of letting go. 

Since her first Boiler Room set went viral (so viral, she claims, it broke her phone), SHERELLE's career has ascended with a rapidness that even she struggles to fully comprehend. Almost instantly, she went from working a day job at Mixmag to DJing major festivals around the world, where she spread the word of 160 BPM music. Today, the London artist has an NTS residency with long-time friend and partner Naina, has two EPs under her belt and is at the helm of two labels–Hoover Sound and Beautiful, as well as the show SHERELLE presents on BBC 6 Music from 11PM on Saturday nights. This year, she even planned to take her reputation as a producer to the next level with a debut album that was scheduled for release in 2023.

But this summer, every musician's worst nightmare happened to SHERELLE. After a mugging in Europe, she lost every bit of her music—her DJ repertoire, her unreleased tracks and perhaps most devastatingly, her entire debut album. Discussing this at Kraków's Unsound festival, however, SHERELLE is chipper and refreshingly wise. In this intimate and hilarious conversation with RA's in-house critic, Kiana Mickles, she describes the incident as a launchpad for recent musings about the art of letting go, the importance of archiving and how she's approaching her debut album differently the second time around.

EX.686 SHERELLE

"The horns wizard!" That's Pablo's alias and trademark, an infectious blend of brass layered over edgy kicks. Hailing from Capão Redondo, the same neighborhood that gave birth to Racionais MCs—arguably Brazil's most important rap group—Pablo is a staple of the city's street parties, the bailes, with tracks like "Bota na Pipokinha" making waves on both the favela soundtrack and Brazil's top charts.

In his first tour abroad, Pablo made a stop at the NTS studio to walk us through his baile funk world. Beware: it's full of echoing, strange horns, dry, stomping kicks, and fresh takes on all-time São Paulo funk classics like "Bonde da Oakley." 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/sao-paulo-funk/episodes/sao-paulo-funk-pablo-rb-7th-april-2024

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DJ and mother of the vogue house Casa de Babilônia, Majestade expands the funk realm into the ballroom universe. Her mixes are powerful performances that blend baile rhythms with crashing a-ha beats, macumba rhythms, and high-pitched bubble pops.

With a set titled "Bruxaria Brasileira," Majestade delves deep into the bruxaria dialect: a dark take on baile funk that reimagines a macabre world for São Paulo, a dystopian nightmare soundtracked by thunderous 4x4 kicks and blasting melodies. 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/sao-paulo-funk/episodes/sao-paulo-funk-majestade-babilonia-7th-april-2024

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Model by day, DJ by night, and a music lover 24/7, Vitoria Nicolau is a go-to person to learn more about the soundtracks of São Paulo's black club culture. And yet, she was not born in the capital city. Vitória was born and raised in Santos, a coastal city that was the first hotbed for funk in the state of São Paulo. 

In this mix, the DJ digs into the vaults of Santos' funk, shedding light on a short yet relevant generation of MCs that paved the way for São Paulo baile. 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/sao-paulo-funk/episodes/sao-paulo-funk-vitoria-nicolau-7th-april-2024

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A founding member of the National Front of Women in Funk (FNMF) and a dancer and funk teacher, Renata Prado wears as many hats as she wants, especially if they're under the funk category. This multidisciplinary artist and intellectual is among a fierce generation of black and young people shaping the future of funk beyond the dancefloors and streets. 

For the NTS São Paulo Funk series, Renata has curated a special selection of baile funk tunes that tell the story of this music genre in São Paulo from the perspective of female artists. She adds a level of context to her selection with her voice and thoughts, creating a sort of funk sound piece that can be followed in English below.
 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/sao-paulo-funk/episodes/sao-paulo-funk-renata-prado-7th-april-2024

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Welcome to São Paulo - NTS and a host of characters from across the cities' neighbourhoods take you on a rollercoaster ride through all the magic and menacing strains of baile funk the city has to offer. 

Created with Brazilian DJ, writer, and ethnomusicologist Felipe Maia. 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/sao-paulo-funk/episodes/sao-paulo-funk-dj-wizard-7th-april-2024

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MUTEK présente le DJ set enregistré par Sinjin Hawke et Zora Jones au club FORESTLIMIT à Tokyo le 12 avril 2024. 55 minutes, 40 chansons dont quelques inédites.

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Doula invites Chicago legend Traxman for a kinetic b2b.

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???? - Traxman b2b Doula @ The Lot Radio 11-08-2024

neana DJ set in a tiny room in Shibuya, Tokyo for Happy Medium on the first of november two thousand and twenty four.

Headhunter
DND
Tatyana Jane
Neana
Dexplicit
Silva Bumpa
Asna & anyoneID
Paurro
Buraka Som Sistema
Neana
Neana
Neana
Kelela / DJ Master D
Joni Forest & Diamantero
Neana
Fingaprint
Neana & Byrell the Great
Champion
Roska, なかむらみなみ, Sweetie Irie, Serocee & Flowdan
Zander Hardy
Neana
Vjuan Allure
Neana & Leonce
Greenmoney
Leonce
Fwea-Go-Jit
Diniboy
Lolingo
Toncali & AKA AFK
Nammy Wams
Dexplicit 
Neana
Neana

Neana DJ set at Happy Medium, Tokyo [01.11.2024]

Live recording of my opening set for Jamie XX @ Big Theatre MIND, Milan - 19.03.25

Miss Jay - Jamie XX Opening Set [19.03.25]

San Jose native @jmocorleone, founder of @grimcorproation, is a hip-hop/electronica record producer, engineer, and dj. 

He is best known for his experimental and genre-blending sounds by way of his concept albums (the Monolith, DARIA), productions for rap artists Chavo & BasedNas, appearance on Capp Street Project, and dj performances for artists such as Black Rave Culture, 2lanes, and Tah. 

jmo prioritizes staying involved with the local family by collaborating often with friends in the bay area scene. New projects will be dropping soon (˶˃ ᵕ ˂˶) .ᐟ.ᐟ

“i love music so much i really can't explain it
thank you alejandro and shawn for letting me do my thing for flux!”

FLUX AETERNA 063: JMO CORLEONE

Miss Jay - Romanian DJ and producer based in Milan - initially approached music through Hardcore Metal before transitioning to electronic music. Listen to her unique sound live from the London studio. 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/guests/episodes/miss-jay-18th-april-2025

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