"Desabafo" by Marcelo D2
In this lesson, you will learn 27 syllables of the song "Desabafo" (JI za BA - fu) by the Rio rap artist, Marcelo D2 (MAx - SE lu ji DOIS). Marcelo D2 is from Rio de Janeiro and released his first album in 1998. He is known for his novel mixture of hip-hop with samba.
The chorus of this song, "Desabafo" (2008), samples the chorus of the classic, "Deixa Eu Dizer" by Claudia. In the chorus, the singer exclaims "Let me say what I think about this life. I really need to vent" (sorry- it sounds a lot cooler in Portuguese).
The word, JI za BA - FA, means "to vent", so "JI za BA - fu" can be translated as "The Venting."
Taking Claudia's cue, Marcelo D2 goes on to explain what he thinks about this life. The lyrics contain a lot of poignant criticisms on Brazilian politics and society. The combination of the conscientious lyrics, compelling chorus, and catchy hip-hop samba has made this song very popular throughout the country, especially in Rio de Janeiro.
The chorus of this song, "Desabafo" (2008), samples the chorus of the classic, "Deixa Eu Dizer" by Claudia. In the chorus, the singer exclaims "Let me say what I think about this life. I really need to vent" (sorry- it sounds a lot cooler in Portuguese).
The word, JI za BA - FA, means "to vent", so "JI za BA - fu" can be translated as "The Venting."
Taking Claudia's cue, Marcelo D2 goes on to explain what he thinks about this life. The lyrics contain a lot of poignant criticisms on Brazilian politics and society. The combination of the conscientious lyrics, compelling chorus, and catchy hip-hop samba has made this song very popular throughout the country, especially in Rio de Janeiro.
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