Planet Hemp

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Planet Hemp
Origin Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Genres Rap rock, rap metal, funk rock, funk metal, hip hop, ragga, hardcore punk
Years active 1993 – 2001 (reunions: 2003, 2010, 2012)
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

Planet Hemp was a Brazilian rap rock musical group, known for starting the career of rapper Marcelo D2 and 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's increasing focus on his solo projects.

Band members

  • Marcelo D2 - lead vocals (1993–2001)
  • BNegão - lead vocals (1994-1996, 1998-2001)
  • Rafael Crespo - lead guitar (1993–2001)
  • Formigão - bass guitar ((1993–2001)
  • Pedrinho - drums (1997–2001)

Past Members

  • Skunk - lead vocals (1993-1994)
  • Bacalhau - drums (1993-1997)
  • Black Alien - lead vocals (1997–2001)

Discography

  • 1995 - Usuário (Gold[2])
  • 1996 - Hemp New Year (Extended play)
  • 1997 - Os Cães Ladram, Mas a Caravana não Pára
  • 2000 - A Invasão do Sagaz Homem Fumaça(Gold[2])
  • 2001 - MTV ao vivo(Gold[2])

References

  1. Biography of the band at allmusic
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Certificados" (in Portuguese). ABPD. Retrieved 18 December 2009. 
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