In the countdown to the Lollapalooza 2024 , Kevin or Chris considered one of the main names on the current scene of funk prepares to rock the audience to the sound of the infectious rhythm.
A CNN the hitmaker, owner of classic hits such as “Eu Vou pro Baile da Gaiola”, “Ela É Do Tipo” and “Evoluiu”, who takes the festival stage next Saturday (23), says that this moment goes beyond the realization personal, but the materialization of a dream.
“Taking funk and the voice of the community to such a grand stage is a huge responsibility and an honor”, he guarantees.
“It is much more than a personal achievement, it is the conquest of an important space for our favela sound that, for a long time, was so marginalized. Little by little, we are growing, reaching everywhere and creating a revolution with our art”, adds Kevin.
Gathering more than 14 million monthly listeners on streaming platforms, the funk singer, who has been to the festival in other editions, also remembers his origins in community dances and his own path of overcoming that led him to occupy a place of reference in funk .
Including your track “Okay” It has established itself as the only funk song and song of any genre outside of country music, among the most played on the main streaming services. The information is from the Brazilian Phonographic Market 2023 report, made by Pró-Musica.
“My story began at dances and I fought until I had my space. Going up on giant stages like Lolla reminds me of all the difficulties I faced at the beginning, this is proof that anything is possible, that dreams can come true and that the favela can win”, he says.
Funk at the top
Eager to entertain the public, Kevin also sees his participation in the festival as an opportunity to represent those who dream.
“My desire is to see our funk always at the top, to be able to open doors for kids who want to pursue a career in funk. I'm 'stoked' to know that my 'job' is contributing to this appreciation. Wherever I step, I will represent dreams. This is just the beginning,” she finishes.
O Lollapalooza 2024 takes place on the 22nd, 23rd and 24th of March at the Autódromo de Interlagos, in São Paulo.
Source: CNN Brasil
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