O Rappa, which babelfish tells me means "Rappa" (I can use teh intarwebs) is a Brazilian reggae/rock/rap/hip-hop/funk band, and they skillfully defy my attempts at classification, while keeping just close enough to a pop feel to be very easily enjoyable by pretty much anyone (or so I would contend). I think there's even a little Bossa in there. Rad.
I got this CD from a friend of mine at work who is from Brazil, and I'm really glad she recommended it, because I've really been enjoying it. The bass is deep, the beats are smooth and the melodies are addictive. As for the rhymes, I really couldn't tell you, because it's all in Portuguese.
Wikipedia tells me that O Rappa is a very socially conscious band, and most of their songs are related to problems occurring in Brazil. The album translates to "The Silence that Precedes the Fight" and that kind of sums up the feel of the album pretty well. It's got this tension running through it, and it gives it kind of a hard-edged feel but it still feels personal and danceable enough that it doesn't get too distant.
Overall, I'd say it's some really amazing music, and I bet if I understood the lyrics I'd like it even more.
Here are some tracks:
Reza Vela (Prayer Candle):
Mar De Gente (People's Sea):
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