Planet Hemp is a Brazilian

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, in 1993, known for starting the career of rappers

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and BNegão for its lyrics supporting the

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The band's original members was Marcelo D2 (vocals), Skunk (vocals), Rafael Crespo (guitars), Formigão (bass) and Bacalhau (drums). The band broke up in 2001 due to differences between the band members, and Marcelo D2 and BNegão are increasing focus on their solo projects. Since 2012 the band reunited and there are plans for new albums.

Band members

Current members

– vocals (1993–2001, 2012–present) * Formigão – bass (1993–2001, 2012–present) * BNegão – vocals (1994–1996, 1997–2001, 2012–present) * Pedro Garcia – drums (1999–2001, 2012–present) * Nobru – guitars (2015–present)

Former members

* Skunk – vocals (1993–1994, his death) * Bacalhau – drums (1993–1998) * Black Alien – vocals (1997–2001) * Rafael Crespo – guitars (1993–2001, 2012–2013)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

* (1995) ''Usuário'' * (1997) ''Os Cães Ladram Mas a Caravana Não Pára'' * (2000) ''A Invasão do Sagaz Homem Fumaça'' * (2022) ''Jardineiros''

Live/video albums

* (2001) ''MTV ao Vivo: Planet Hemp'' * (2024) ''Baseado em Fatos Reais: 30 Anos de Fumaça''

References

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