Baile & Favela Funk: Brazilian Electronic Beats

Baile funk, also known to fans as favela funk and funk carioca is a form of Brazilian electronic music hailing primarily from Rio de Janeiro. Deeply rooted in Miami bass and freestyle music, the genre has found wider appeal thanks to the American producer Diplo, who's credited with introducing baile funk into the music of his now-famous associate M.I.A. One listen to the percussive dance floor-friendly beats of the underground party anthem "Injecao" will more than reveal where M.I.A. found the inspiration for her subsequent hit "Bucky Done Gun."

Bonde do Rolê and CSS are two of the best known Brazilian electronic acts; "Geremia" is sure to light up your next party with its carnaval-inspired beats, while "Alala" shows that the kids down in Rio have no less appreciation for 808 machine-produced funk than their North American and European counterparts.

Edu K is one of the better-known baile funk artists in his native Brazil, and has had music featured in films and even a German soft drink commercial. His track "Frenétiko" requires no translation. Fans of Agent 007 rejoice: Bonde do Rolê are on the scene with "James Bonde."

In recent years, baile funk music from Brazil has landed on the pop culture radar thanks to M.I.A. and the work of producer Diplo, as well as indie-friendly electronic artists like Bonde do Rolê and CSS. For those looking to get their favela funk fix, this series has got you covered.