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Djonga is a Brazilian rapper, writer and composer who has released seven studio albums for seven consecutive years. Winner of important national and international awards, such as the APCA Trophy (artist of the year, 2019) and BET Hip Hop Awards (international artist, 2020), he is considered one of the biggest names in Brazilian rap/hip hop. His career was consolidated due to his direct and aggressive lyrics, with strong social criticism. Djonga is currently preparing his eighth album, with no scheduled release date yet.

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BIO

Gustavo Pereira Marques, known by his stage name Djonga, is an artist, writer, composer, and the son of Ronaldo Marques and Rosângela Pereira Marques. Born in the Favela do Índio in Belo Horizonte, Djonga was raised in the streets of the São Lucas and Santa Efigênia neighborhoods in the Eastern Region of the capital of Minas Gerais.

 

On stage and in the streets, through sharp rhymes and pulsating beats, DJONGA is an undeniable force in the national hip-hop scene. His path, marked by authenticity and sharp social critique, has established him as one of the most prominent hip-hop artists in Brazil.

Born and raised in the outskirts of Belo Horizonte, he transformed his life experiences into lyrics filled with emotion and truth, turning pain into poetry and injustice into protest. Throughout his career, from Heresia (2017) to Inocente "Demotape" (2023), DJONGA has shown a remarkable ability to evolve and reinvent himself, staying true to his authenticity while pushing not only his own limits but also the boundaries of Brazilian Hip-Hop.

 

His work, a fusion of urban lyricism and social commentary, has received acclaim from both audiences and critics alike. While amassing millions of streams and earning gold, platinum, and double platinum records, Gustavo Pereira Marques—DJONGA—has been named to the prestigious FORBES UNDER 30 list as one of the most prominent young figures in Brazilian music. He is also the first Brazilian to be nominated for the renowned BET AWARDS and collects awards both nationally and worldwide, including the Los Angeles International Music Video Festival (LAMV) trophy, which awarded “Conversa Com Uma Menina Branca” as Video of the Year in 2023.

 

Inspiring an entire generation with his authenticity and message, DJONGA is also held in high regard by older generations. From hip-hop to samba, collaborations in the studio and on stage with figures like Jorge Aragão, Mano Brown, Marcelo D2, and Zeca Pagodinho are a constant in his career.

 

In a musical landscape often dominated by commercial formulas and superficiality, DJONGA stands out as an authentic and powerful voice. His journey, from the streets of Belo Horizonte to the most prestigious stages around the world, is a testament to the power of art as a tool for transformation and to his lasting impact on Brazilian culture.

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Quadrilha is a music label created by Djonga in 2021. Its main objective is to promote and enhance the musical production scene and the work of artists from Belo Horizonte. The Label believes in the importance of supporting the development of artists right at the beginning of their careers, when the greatest challenges normally happen. Minas Gerais, especially Belo Horizonte, is the birthplace of significant artists in Brazil’s history, and Quadrilha's mission is to keep on promoting what happens and is born in here.

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