Leo Justi of the Waxploitation label just dropped his new Heavy Baile mixtape as more proof that Brazil is always bringing the heat. Sure Baile Funk was a phenomenon that took over global dancefloors back in 2006, but that doesn’t mean the producers of Rio de Janeiro haven’t been shaking up the favelas ever since. Take a listen to […]
1
Aug
Waxploitation offers 18-tracks of favela-shaking bass madness
12
Aug
Stray Bullet Chair, aka "Survivor Chair", by Design da Gema
Inspired by a shooting at a carioca bar in Rio de Janeiro, Design da Gema, a Brazilian design studio, has produced the Stray Bullet Chair (also known as the “Survivor Chair”). The otherwise traditional plastic chairs are available in black or grey and, as can be expected, are customized to look like they (barely) survived […]
30
Aug
Diplo's "Favela On Blast" documentary trailer
UPDATE: Diplo’s Favela on Blast documentary on sale now for only $5, or pick up the tshirt combo pack for $25. Back in 2005 I was sent down to the favelas of Rio de Janeiro to cover what was then the burgeoning scene of baile funk for the late BPM magazine, and I could not […]
