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Marcelo Maldonado Peixoto (born November 5, 1967), also known as Marcelo D2, is a Brazilian rapper and singer.

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Marcelo D2
Background information
Birth name	Marcelo Maldonado Peixoto
Born	(1967-11-05) November 5, 1967 (age 54) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Genres	Hip hop rock samba reggae
Occupation(s)	Rapper, singer
Years active	1998–present
Labels	EMI
Website	marcelod2.com.br

Biography

A former vocalist of the band Planet Hemp, he started his solo career in 1998 with the album Eu Tiro É Onda. The album was recorded in his studio by David Corcos, and was mixed in New York City and Los Angeles by Carlos Bass and Mario Caldato Eu Tiro É Onda was well accepted by the public and rap movement within São Paulo, earning respect from names such as Black Alien, Zé Gonzalez and Bnegão.

Marcelo returned to Rio de Janeiro with a pregnant girlfriend who gave birth to his son Luca. He found renewed success after restarting his solo career with the participation of the Hemp Family, a group formed by the pioneers of rap in Rio de Janeiro.

In 2003 he released À Procura da Batida Perfeita (Portuguese for "Looking for the perfect beat", a reference to an Afrika Bambaataa song of the same name) produced by Beastie Boys producer Mario Caldato. The album mixed hip-hop with samba, and included a collaboration with will.i.am from The Black Eyed Peas. The album was a hit, and led to an Acústico MTV performance, analogous to MTV Unplugged in the United States. The album was released with the English title in Asia, Europe, and North America. Finally, the album was promoted with a two-year tour.

Marcelo D2 appeared as a guest performer on two tracks of Sérgio Mendes' album Timeless.

His third album Meu Samba É Assim ("My Samba Is Like This") was released May 8, 2006. It features Chali 2na of Jurassic 5 on the track "That's What I Got".

In 2010, Marcelo D2's video "Meu Tambor" was nominated for Video of the Year for MTV Brasil.

His album Amor É Para os Fortes was elected as one of the 25 best Brazilian albums of the second half of 2018 by the São Paulo Association of Art Critics.[1]

In 2021, his album Assim Tocam Meus Tambores was nominated for the Latin Grammy Award for Best Portuguese Language Rock or Alternative Album.[2]

Discography

Studio albums

Title	Details
Eu Tiro É Onda	Released: 1998 Label: Sony Music Format: CD
A Procura da Batida Perfeita	Released: 2003 Label: Sony Music Format: CD
Meu Samba é Assim	Released: 2006 Label: Sony Music Format: CD, download digital
A Arte do Barulho	Released: November 20, 2008 Label: EMI Format: CD, download digital
Marcelo D2 Canta: Bezerra da Silva	Released: October 20, 2010 Label: EMI Format: CD, download digital
Nada Pode Me Parar	Released: May 5, 2013 Label: EMI Format: CD, download digital

Live albums

Title	Details
Acústico MTV	Released: 2004 Label: Sony Music Format: CD, download digital
Multishow ao Vivo: Nada Pode Me Parar	Released: 2016 Label: EMI Format: CD, download digital

Video albums

Title	Details
Acústico MTV	Released: 2004 Label: Sony Music Format: DVD
A Procura da Batida Perfeita	Released: 2005 Label: Sony Music Format: DVD
Multishow ao Vivo: Nada Pode Me Parar	Released: 2016 Label: EMI Format: DVD

Compilations

Title	Details
Perfil	Released: 2007 Label: Som Livre Format: CD, download digital

Singles

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name

Year	Title	Peak chart positions	Album
		BRA
1998	"1967"	61	Eu Tiro é Onda
1999	"Mantenha o Respeito"	77
2000	"Vai Vendo"	11
2003	"A Procura da Batida Perfeita"	1	A Procura da Batida Perfeita
	"Qual é?"	1
2004	"Loadeando" (feat. Stephan)	16
	"A Maldição do Samba"	51
2005	"CB (Sangue Bom)" (feat. Will.i.am)	7	Acústico MTV
	"Contexto" (feat. BNegão)	42
2006	"Gueto" (feat. Mr. Catra)	64	Meu Samba é Assim
2007	"Dor de Verdade" (feat. Zeca Pagodinho e Arlindo Cruz)	—
	"That's What I Got" (feat. Chali Tuna)	8
2008	"Desabafo"	6	A Arte do Barulho
2009	"Ela Disse" (feat. Thalma de Freitas)	18
	"Pode Acreditar (Meu Laiá Laiá)"	62
2011	"Todos" (feat. Macaco)	53	Malhação Conectados
2013	"Está Chegando a Hora (Abre Alas)"	35	Nada Pode Me Parar

Trivia

• In 2011, he was the only artist who played at both Rock in Rio and SWU Music & Arts.
• Some of his songs were used in the Turistas soundtrack.
• His biggest radio hit is the song "Qual É?", which has featured on the popular TV show Cidade dos Homens.
• The "Loadeando" music video features his son, Stephen, several times.
• On July 7, 2007, he performed at the Brazilian leg of Live Earth in Rio de Janeiro.
• The song Desabafo is used as Brazilian UFC fighter, Paulo Thiago's entrance song. It is also featured in Fast Five.
• The song 'Profissão MC' appears on the soundtrack to the game FIFA Football 2005.
• The song 'Você Diz Que o Amor Não Dói' appears on the soundtrack to the game FIFA 14.
• He is a fan of Rio-based football club Flamengo.[3]

References

External links

• Official website
• [Marcelo D2 at AllMusic

На других языках

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[es] Marcelo D2

Marcelo D2 (Río de Janeiro, 5 de noviembre de 1967) es un MC brasileño, exvocalista del grupo de rapcore Planet Hemp. Actualmente tiene una carrera en solitario. Es considerado como el pionero en la samba-rap.

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