MC Carol


Carolina de Oliveira Lourenço, known professionally as MC Carol, is a Brazilian singer and composer. She is known for her social themes regarding feminism and, at the same time, double entendre songs related to explicit sex.

Biography

Carolina de Oliveira Lourenço was born in the city of Niterói, in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro, having lived on the Morro do Preventório.

Musical career

As a solo artist, she started to gain notoriety after the release of a few singles and internet releases. Her first hit was with the song "Bateu uma Onda Forte". Afterwards, the singer and composer also gained notoriety with "Jorginho Me Empresta a 12", "Liga pro Samu" and "Não Foi Cabral", with lyrics that raise a discussion about the history of Brazil taught in the education system.
Subsequently, MC Carol announced the release of her first studio album, Bandida. As a preview, the artist released two singles: the first one was the song "Delação Premiada", produced by Leo Justi and the second one was "100% Feminista", with the singer Karol Conka. The album was released on the digital platforms on October 28, 2016.

Political career

She ran unsuccessfully in the 2018 Brazilian elections for Rio de Janeiro state representative on the Brazilian Communist Party ticket. She had discussed running with Rio de Janeiro city councilor Marielle Franco prior to the latter's assassination and announced her candidacy shortly after Franco was assassinated.

Discography

  • 2016: ''Bandida''

    Filmography