Marcos Fernandes de Omena (

São Paulo São Paulo (; ; Portuguese for 'Paul the Apostle, Saint Paul') is the capital of the São Paulo (state), state of São Paulo, as well as the List of cities in Brazil by population, most populous city in Brazil, the List of largest cities in the ...

, 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 Alexandre Pereira Barbosa (born January 3, 1974), known professionally as MV Bill, is a Brazilian rapper, singer, actor, songwriter and co-author of the best-selling book ''Falcão - Meninos do Tráfico''. The initials "MV" stand for "Mensageiro ...

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, reduce recidivism or implement alternatives to incarceration. It also focuses on ensuring the reinstatement of those whose lives are ...

and

education Education is the transmission of knowledge and skills and the development of character traits. Formal education occurs within a structured institutional framework, such as public schools, following a curriculum. Non-formal education als ...

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
1973 births Brazilian male rappers Living people Prison reformers {{Brazil-musician-stub