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MC Marcinho

MC Marcinho is the stage name of Márcio André Nepomuceno Garcia, a Brazilian singer often credited with pioneering the funk melodia genre. Born on 11 November 1977 in Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, he grew up under the influence of his cabinet maker father's samba renditions. By age 6, he had already migrated to Rio's Bangu neighborhood. Inspired by legends like Roberto Carlos and Tim Maia, Marcinho embarked on a music career that saw him crowned the "Prince of Funk." During the 1990s, his partnership with producer DJ Marlboro bore fruits like the album Porque Te Amo in 1997 an...