Rael
Sun-drenched Brazilian hip-hop that trades heavy synths for warm acoustic guitars and live band grooves. Melodic, soulful, and perfect for an easy afternoon.
Sun-drenched Brazilian hip-hop that trades heavy synths for warm acoustic guitars and live band grooves. Melodic, soulful, and perfect for an easy afternoon.
Rael brings a refreshing, organic breath to the Brazilian hip-hop scene, blending the sharp delivery of a seasoned rapper with the melodic sensibilities of a classic MPB singer. His music feels like a bridge between the gritty urban energy of São Paulo and the laid-back, rhythmic warmth of a coastal sunset. It is hip-hop that breathes, favoring live instrumentation and acoustic textures over aggressive digital production.
What truly sets him apart is his versatility. He moves effortlessly from rapid-fire verses to soulful, crooned choruses, often anchored by his own rhythmic acoustic guitar playing. The influence of reggae and samba is woven into the DNA of his beats, creating a 'swing' that is unmistakably Brazilian. It is sophisticated but accessible, carrying a message of positivity and self-reflection that feels earned rather than forced.
Start with the album 'Ainda bem que eu segui as batidas do meu coração' to hear the perfect synthesis of his rap roots and melodic evolution. It captures the transition from a group member to a solo force, showcasing the warm, live-band sound that has become his signature.
Israel Feliciano (born 1 October 1983), better known by his artistic name Rael (formerly Rael da Rima), is a Brazilian singer, composer, and rapper. During the middle of the 2000s, he formed his first rap group, called Can KND. The collective dissolved shortly thereafter, but it was the initial step that would give way to, a year after, Pentágono, of which he would be a part of for 15 years. The group, based in São Paulo, would release 4 albums. Rael left in 2012 to dedicate himself to his solo career. In 2016, he would return to Pentágono.
Shares reggae fusion, contemporary r&b, pop rap (subgenres); soulful, hopeful, contemplative (moods)
Shares hopeful, soulful, peaceful (moods); hand played, analog warmth, studio polished (production style)
Shares hand played, analog warmth, live recording (production style); hopeful, soulful, peaceful (moods)
Shares analog warmth, live recording, studio polished (production style); rap, crooning (vocal style)
Shares hand played, analog warmth, live recording (production style); acoustic guitar, drums, bass (instrumentation)
Shares reggae fusion, contemporary r&b, pop rap (subgenres); analog warmth, live recording, studio polished (production style)
Shares hand played, analog warmth, studio polished (production style); hopeful, soulful, contemplative (moods)
Shares reggae fusion, acoustic guitar, pop rap, soulful (signature)
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