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Planet Hemp is tagged as: hardcore, rock, hip-hop, rap, brazilian

Rap, Rock, Ska, Hardcore and Samba. |First appearing in 1993 in Rio de Janeiro, with politically charged lyrics about marijuana legalization, they started playing concerts in Rio de Janeiro and other capitals, such as Belo Horizonte, São Paulo and Curitiba.
Planet Hemp began attracting mainstream attention due to the violent outbreaks which were common during their concerts. In 1994 Skunk, one of the original band members passed away, interrupting Planet Hemp’s career for some time, but after B Negão joined the group they signed a contract with SONY MUSIC, releasing “Usuário” in 1995.
The album turned the band into an icon of the 90s Brazilian rock, with successful hits such as “Mantenha o respeito”, “Legalize já”, “Fazendo a cabeça” and the controversial “Porcos fardados” (Pigs in Uniform), a critique of the police brutality.
Because of their commitment and lyrics towards the legalization of marijuana, Planet Hemp has had issues with the Brazilian authorities. This tension has lead to apprehended records, cancelled concerts and prison warrants (in Brazil it is illegal to promote/defend the use of prohibited substances, including but not limited to weed).
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Top 10 Planet Hemp Songs
Mantenha o respeito
Queimando tudo
Legalize já
Dig dig dig (hempa)
Fazendo a cabeça
Contexto
Phunky Buddha
Não compre, plante!
Stab
Zerovinteum
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Top 10 Planet Hemp Albums
MTV ao vivo
Usuário
Os Cães Ladram Mas A Caravana Não Pára
A invasão do sagaz homem fumaça
Usuario
A Invasao Do Sagaz Homem Fumaca
Os Caes Ladra Mas a Caravana Nao Para
Planet Hemp - Ao Vivo
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