Facção Central

Facção Central stands as one of Brazilian rap's most enduring and outspoken voices, emerging from São Paulo's periphery in the early 1990s. Known for their raw, unflinching lyrics, the group—originally featuring members like DJ Cia, Eduardo, and Dum Dum—pioneered a style that blends boom-bap beats with searing social commentary. Their music tackles systemic inequality, police violence, and life in marginalized communities, earning both reverence and controversy (their 2005 track "Herege" even sparked legal battles over censorship). Over three decades, they’ve dropped cult classics like *Direto do Campo de Extermínio* and *Versos Sangrentos*, while newer releases like *Estamos de Luto* and *Juventude de Atitude* prove they’re still firing shots at injustice. Whether you call them provocateurs or prophets, Facção Central remains a cornerstone of Brazil’s hip-hop resistance.

Genres

Brazilian Hip Hop

Latest Release

A Voz Do Periferico

Facção Central

Album - 18 Tracks - Released October 20, 2019