Tihuana

Tihuana is a Brazilian rock band, formed in 1999 in São Paulo. Their musical influences include reggae, rap, rock, ska and Latin music. Between 2000 and 2013, the band released six studio albums and one live album.^[1]

OriginSão Paulo, Brazil

GenresHardcore punk, alternative metal, rapcore, reggae, ska

Years active1999–2017
2024–present

LabelsVirgin, Chaos, EMI, Arsenal, Universal, Building

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Tihuana
Tihuana in 2009. From left: Román Laurito, Egypcio, Fernando Baía, Léo Stuart, and PG
Background information
Origin	São Paulo, Brazil
Genres	Hardcore punk, alternative metal, rapcore, reggae, ska
Years active	1999–2017 2024–present
Labels	Virgin, Chaos, EMI, Arsenal, Universal, Building
Members	Egypcio Román Laurito Léo Stuart PG Fernando Baía
Past members	Fouad Khayat

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The band is known for their hit song Tropa de Elite, which made an appearance in the film, Tropa de Elite. The song included on the soundtrack was written and produced by Tihuana years before the development of the film of the same name.^[2] In 2022, the band's song "Tropa de Elite " was used in videos supporting Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. Tihuana's lead singer Egypcio condemned the use of the band's song in the political videos, saying the use of their music was unauthorized.^[3]

In spring 2025, the band, with their original line up, begun a Brazilian tour in honor of the 25th anniversary of their first album release.^[1][4]