funk mandelao
what it is
Funk mandelão was born in the late 2010s in the state of São Paulo, named after the Baile do Mandela party, where the genre first came to form. It's characterized by catchy, repetitive, and simple lyrics, raw, moody, and minimalistic production, and distinct drops with bursting bass. It's also referred to as "funk paulista" (funk from São Paulo) but differs from Funk ostentação as its influences come from Electronic Dance Music rather than Pop Rap, akin to the rave-oriented mega funk subgenre famous in the South of Brazil.
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art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
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deep experimental
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questions
What is funk mandelao?
Funk mandelão was born in the late 2010s in the state of São Paulo, named after the Baile do Mandela party, where the genre first came to form. It's characterized by catchy, repetitive, and simple lyrics, raw, moody, and minimalistic production, and distinct drops with bursting bass. It's also referred to as "funk paulista" (funk from São Paulo) but differs from Funk ostentação as its influences come from Electronic Dance Music rather than Pop Rap, akin to the rave-oriented mega funk subgenre famous in the South of Brazil.
What are good funk mandelao albums to start with?
Try Sem Limites by DJ RaMeMes (O DESTRUIDOR DO FUNK), 4x4 by Mu540, Coloca na Bonekinha by DJ BONEKINHA IRAQUIANA, and Sexta dos Crias by Dj Ramon Sucesso.
Who are some women making funk mandelao?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/funk-mandelao/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making funk mandelao, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20