Emicida

Emicida
Background information
Birth nameLeandro Roque de Oliveira
Born (1985-08-17) August 17, 1985 (age 39)
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active2005–present
LabelsLaboratório Fantasma
PartnerMarina Santa Helena
Websiteemicida.com

Leandro Roque de Oliveira (born August 17, 1985), better known by his stage name Emicida, is a Brazilian rapper, singer, songwriter and MC.[1]

The rapper is known for his impromptu rhymes, that made him one of the most respected MCs in Brazil. Regarded as one of the biggest revelations of underground hip hop in his country, Emicida accumulates thousands of hits on every battle in his YouTube page and about 900 thousand views on his MySpace page.[2]

  1. ^ 5 minutes with... Emicida Interview on timeout.com.br
  2. ^ Meet Emicida, ascending Brazilian rapper deepbrazil.com, 15 April 2011