Karol Conká

Karol Conká
Background information
Birth name Karoline de Freitas Oliveira
Born (1987-01-01) January 1, 1987
Curitiba, Brazil
Genres Hip-hop
Occupation(s) Rapper
Years active 2002–present
Website www.karolconka.com

Karol Conká (born Karoline de Freitas Oliveira, January 1, 1987) is a Brazilian rapper. Born in Curitiba, Conka is one of the most prominent female rappers in Brazil today.[1][2] Her music is a blend of modern hip-hop and rap with sounds from Brazilian pop and traditional music.[3][4] In 2013, she won Multishow's Best New Artist award and released her debut album, Batuk Freak.[5] Her song, Boa Noite, is featured in the EA Sports video game, FIFA 14.

Discography

Albums
  • 2001 - Karol Conka
  • 2013 - Batuk Freak
Singles
  • 2011 - "Boa Noite"
  • 2014 - "Tombei"
  • 2015 - "É o Poder"

References

  1. ↑ "Brazilian hip-hop artist Karol Conka set to rock the Domain for free concert", The Sydney Morning Herald, January 9, 2015
  2. ↑ "São Paulo's music scene: 'Every day is Monday, every night is Friday'", The Guardian, June 19, 2014
  3. ↑ "Crítica: Com 'Batuk Freak', Karol Conká avança e deixa de see aposta", Folha de S.Paulo, July 31, 2013
  4. ↑ "Brazilian Artist Karol Conka Opens Up About Discrimination, Self-Esteem & Personal Style", Refinery29, July 28, 2015
  5. ↑ "10 New Artists You Need to Know: April 2014", Rolling Stone
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