Z'África Brasil, a Brazilian hip-hop group from São Paulo, was formed in 1995 by
Gaspar and Fernando Beatbox. The duo was soon joined by Funk Buia, Pitcho, DJ
Meio Kilo, and later DJ Tano. All members hail from the favelas of São Paulo,
and their lyrics often reference forgotten historical aspects of Brazil. In
2001, they collaborated with Assassin. The group's debut album, Antigamente
quilombos hoje periferia, was released in Brazil in 2002 and won the Prêmio
Hutúz for best new artist of the year. In 2006, they released their second
studio album, Tem cor age. Their EP, Verdade e...