Marcos Fernandes de Omena (

São Paulo São Paulo (, ; Portuguese for ' Saint Paul') is the most populous city in Brazil, and is the capital of the state of São Paulo, the most populous and wealthiest Brazilian state, located in the country's Southeast Region. Listed by the GaW ...

, 1973), most known as Dexter, is a Brazilian rapper. Along with Afro-X, he formed the group 509-E while he was incarcerated. The first disc was recorded from prison in 2000. After his partner left prison, the two fell out and the group split up. They were arrested for armed robbery, and Dexter spent 13 years in prison. In 2005, he released his first solo album: ''Exilado Sim, Preso Não'', which included guest appearances by Mano Brown of Racionais Mc's, MV Bill and GOG. Dexter is outspoken about the need for

prison reform Prison reform is the attempt to improve conditions inside prisons, improve the effectiveness of a penal system, or implement alternatives to incarceration. It also focuses on ensuring the reinstatement of those whose lives are impacted by crimes ...

and

education Education is a purposeful activity directed at achieving certain aims, such as transmitting knowledge or fostering skills and character traits. These aims may include the development of understanding, rationality, kindness, and honesty ...

in Brazil, saying in a 2012 interview that "The government invests more in repression than in teaching."

Discography

* 2005 - ''Exilado Sim, Preso Não''

References

External links

Interview with Dexter
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