one of the musical genres on the up and up, in rio de janeiro, is the native sound of funk carioca, or baile funk as it is known in other parts of the world - a unique creation of synthesized electro beats blended with 1980s miami bass, often with lyrics that push society's boundaries.

a raw music, characterized by its heavy enigmatic beat, the genre has become a source of liberation for many sections of the carioca youth - more than just a musical genre, funk carioca is known for the hardline street parties, known as 'bailes', which traditionally accompany it.