Brazilian funk artist Marcelo Alves Ferreira dos Passos, better known as MC
Dena, first emerged in São Paulo’s thriving funk scene in the early 2020s,
steadily building presence through local baile funk performances before
collaborating in late 2024 and early 2025 with MC GP, Vulgo FK, MC Cebezinho,
and Du’L on the breakout track “Tenta Peitar,” which became a social media
sensation with over 2 million plays and viral dance trends. Prior to this, Mc
Dena had already begun crafting his identity through features on tracks such as
“Pois E” and “Cola No Ap,” the latter appearing on h...