Planet Hemp
Brazilian rap rock musical group
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Planet Hemp was a Brazilian rap rock band, formed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1993, known for starting the career of rappers Marcelo D2 and BNegão for its lyrics supporting the legality of cannabis.[1] 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 released the album Jardineiros.[2] in June of 2025, the band announced their disbandment and farewell tour.[3][4]
OriginRio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Years active1993–2001
2012–2025
(reunions: 2003, 2010)
2012–2025
(reunions: 2003, 2010)
Planet Hemp | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 1993–2001 2012–2025 (reunions: 2003, 2010) |
| Labels | |
| Members | Marcelo D2 Formigão BNegão Pedro Garcia Nobru |
| Past members | Skunk (his death) Bacalhau Black Alien Rafael Crespo |
Band members
Current members
- Marcelo D2 – 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)
Touring members
- Daniel Ganjaman - keyboards, guitar, bass (2018 - Present)
- DJ Castro - turntables, samples (2018 - Present)[5]
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