Planet Hemp
Planet Hemp is a Brazilian rap rock musical group, known for starting the career of rappers Marcelo D2 and BNegão for its lyrics supporting the legality of cannabis.[1] The band was founded in Rio de Janeiro in 1993, with original members Marcelo D2, Skunk, Rafael, Formigão and Bacalhau. The band broke up in 2001 due to differences between the band members, and Marcelo D2 and BNegão are increasing focus on their solo projects. Since 2013 the band reunited and there are plans for new albums.
Planet Hemp | |
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 Marcelo D2 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
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| Years active | 1993–2001, 2013–present (reunions: 2003, 2010, 2012-2019) |
| Labels | Sony Music |
| Associated acts | O Rappa, De Falla, Chico Science & Nação Zumbi, Raimundos, Charlie Brown Jr. |
| Members | Marcelo D2 BNegão Rafael Crespo Formigão Pedrinho |
| Past members | Black Alien Bacalhau Skunk Ze Gonzales |
Band members
- Marcelo D2 - lead vocals (1993–2001, 2013 - Today)
- BNegão - lead vocals (1994-1996, 1998-2001, 2013 - Today)
- Rafael Crespo - lead guitar (1993–2001, 2013 - Today)
- Formigão - bass guitar (1993–2001, 2013 - Today)
- Pedrinho - drums (1997–2001, 2013 - Today)
Past members
- Skunk - lead vocals (1993-1994)
- Bacalhau - drums (1993-1997)
- Black Alien - lead vocals (1997–2001)
- Ze Gonzales DJ
Discography
- 1995 - Usuário (Gold[2])
- 1996 - Hemp New Year (Extended play)
- 1997 - Os Cães Ladram, Mas a Caravana não Pára (Gold[2])
- 2000 - A Invasão do Sagaz Homem Fumaça(Gold[2])
- 2001 - MTV ao vivo (Gold[2])
References
- Biography of the band at allmusic
- "Certificados" (in Portuguese). ABPD. Archived from the original on 12 March 2010. Retrieved 18 December 2009.
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