DJ Marlboro
Biography
Fernando LuÃs Mattos da Matta, better known as DJ Marlboro, is a Brazilian singer, DJ, composer, and entrepreneur. He is credited with creating the musical style known as "funk carioca" by introducing electronic drum beats that became a staple of the genre.
Known For & Full Filmography5 Titles
Drama Series - 2007, 16 episodes • as Self
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2008, 2h 15m • as Self
For 20 years, a subculture has emerged in Brazil under society's radar. It is the culture surrounding 'funk carioca', a musical rhythm which mixes the American electronic funk of the 1980s with the most diverse influences of Brazilian music. 'Baile funk' is one of the most interesting musical movements in the world, but it comes from what is at times one of the most violent and poorest places in the world: the slums of Rio de Janeiro (favelas). This music is the personalization of the raw element. Bombastic rhythms coming from the American Miami Bass and samples are fused with powerful rap vocals using Brazilian slang. This documentary tells stories of sex, love, poverty, and pride among Rio's marginalized people. They have their own language, style, and heroes. It's a film that's fast, heavy, and violent like the city itself.
Movie - 2005, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Documentary about the musical and social phenomenon of Brazilian funk (or Carioca Funk), a style derived from Miami Bass, based on repetitive bass drum loops and lyrics full of sexual and violent overtones, not directly related to American funk/soul music. This style emerged in the slums and poor neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro, and is deeply associated with the lower social classes, but is gradually being accepted on higher social circles. The film is specially interested in women's participation, focusing on its major female stars.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Self
DJ Marlboro is considered by many to be the creator of funk carioca and remains one of the genre's leading promoters. This movie chronicles Marlboro's journey with firsthand accounts from the DJ himself and extensive archival footage.