A modern beat descending from the Favelas and taking over radio stations and night clubs is the Funk Carioca, sometimes just named 'Funk'. This beat includes rhythmical components from Electronic, Samba, Hip Hop and Rap. It is very popular in the younger crowds thanks to the catchy songs and prominent performers, as well as the mixes created by DJ's that fuse this genre with other representatives of dance music in the world.

Rio de Janeiro is home to over 160 neighborhoods, and naturally many developed a clear musical identity - being this in terms of establishments, popular local rhythms, or both.