Mano Brown facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mano Brown
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| Birth name | Pedro Paulo Soares Pereira |
| Born | 22 April 1970 Capão Redondo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Associated acts | Racionais MC's |
Pedro Paulo Soares Pereira (born on April 22, 1970), known as Mano Brown, is a famous Brazilian rapper and music producer. He is one of the founding members of the important hip hop group Racionais MC's. The other members are Ice Blue, Edi Rock, and KL Jay.
Mano Brown is a very respected artist in Brazil. In 2008, Rolling Stone magazine listed him as the 28th greatest artist in Brazilian music history. His first solo album, Boogie Naipe, was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award in 2017. It was recognized in the category for Best Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album.
Music by Mano Brown
Mano Brown has released many albums, both with his group Racionais MC's and as a solo artist.
With Racionais MC's
Racionais MC's is one of the most influential hip hop groups in Brazil. They have released several successful albums:
- 1990 – Holocausto Urbano
- 1992 – Escolha o Seu Caminho
- 1993 – Raio-X do Brasil
- 1997 – Sobrevivendo no Inferno
- 2001 – Racionais MC's Ao Vivo
- 2002 – Nada como um Dia Após o Outro Dia
- 2006 – 1000 Trutas, 1000 Tretas
- 2014 – Cores e Valores
Solo Albums
Mano Brown also has his own solo music. His first solo album is:
- 2016 – Boogie Naipe
Awards and Recognition
Mano Brown has received special honors for his contributions to music and culture. He was awarded the Order of Cultural Merit, which is a high honor in Brazil for people who have done great things in arts and culture.
See also
In Spanish: Mano Brown para niños
