funk consciente (conscious funk) deals with the day to day favela life - this type of funk generally addresses political and environmental topics, in a practical way with artists of this subgenre utilizing language that is commonly used in everyday life with familiar vocabulary.

justice, equality and prejudice are topics typically seen in the lyrics of this type of funk - can be considered an artistic movement used as a way of overcoming the issues seen in the communities the artist's are raised in - additionally, enviroment-awareness and related-themes including but not limited to, recycling and eco-friendly acts, are also present in this style of music.

here is an interview by rodrigo ortega with mc garden, a funk consciente artist, in the online journal globo - g1 explaining his perspective on funk and what funk consciente means to him.