Nocivo Shomon - Pixadores I Scratches Dj Fya (official Music Video) Info
Fernando Freitas, Guilherme Tom, and Thiago Russi Thematic Core & Lyrics
The music video was produced by and directed by Zinho LSF , capturing the gritty, nocturnal atmosphere of the "Babel" that is São Paulo. Artist: Nocivo Shomon Scratches: Dj Fya Beat Production: Diogo Beats Fernando Freitas, Guilherme Tom, and Thiago Russi Thematic
by Nocivo Shomon , featuring scratches by Dj Fya , is a seminal track in Brazilian underground rap that serves as an anthem for the pichação culture of São Paulo. Released on May 18, 2013, the song provides a raw, first-person perspective on the clandestine world of urban climbers and graffiti artists who risk their lives to leave their marks on the city's highest peaks. Production Credits Production Credits The act of "making a name"
The act of "making a name" on a building's ledge to gain respect and moral standing within the subculture. It remains a definitive piece of work for
Shomon counters the "apology for crime" label by framing the tags as "sentiment in every calligraphy" and comparing his work to a "Picasso of Babylon". Cultural Impact
The track was so resonant within the community that it spawned a trilogy, followed by (2016) and "Pixadores 3" (2019), both produced by Mortão VMG . It remains a definitive piece of work for anyone looking to understand the intersection of Brazilian hip-hop and the unique, vertical graffiti movement known as pichação .
The song explores the tension between pichação as an art form and its perception as a "cancer" or crime by society. Nocivo Shomon uses aggressive, rhythmic flows to describe the "holy war" of the streets, where the "talibans of backpacks" (pichadores) navigate the night like ninjas.