Carioca Funk in particular has been a hugely liberating genre for residents of favelas, giving them a medium through which to describe their social landscape and discuss issues relating to drugs, crime and poverty - as such the rythms evokes strong passion emotions and energy.

perhaps more than anything, Baile funk and Carioca funk are evidence of the rich cultural potential of favelas, and the widespread popularity of the music attests to an affinity between residents of the hills and those who live in more affluent areas.

Baile Funk refers to the parties hosted in favelas all across the country, where is played mostly Carioca Funk music - The history and development of these festivities is rich, socially transformative and charged - They have become attractions for the wider carioca public, as well as tourists, hence improving interaction and dialogue between previously stratefied social groups.