Rap É Compromisso!
Sabotage · 2001
61 min · 13 tracks · gangsta rap
A raw and unfiltered exploration of urban life, blending hard-hitting beats with socially conscious lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Rap é compromisso — This title track encapsulates the album's core message about dedication to rap as a means of expression and resistance against societal issues. Its impact resonated deeply within the hip-hop community.
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No Brooklin — In 'No Brooklin', Sabotage paints a vivid picture of life in São Paulo's neighborhoods, showcasing his storytelling prowess and connection to his roots.
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País da fome — 'País da fome' addresses socio-economic struggles in Brazil, highlighting Sabotage’s commitment to social commentary within his music, making it a poignant standout on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album blends hard-hitting beats with socially relevant themes, showcasing Sabotage's unique voice in Brazilian hip-hop.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate samples from Brazilian music, blending traditional sounds with contemporary hip-hop beats.
- The last two tracks are instrumental versions of earlier songs, providing a contrast to the vocal-heavy content.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Cocaína
The narrative shifts from personal experiences to broader societal implications, addressing the drug trade's impact on communities.
This structural choice creates a contrast between individual and collective struggles, emphasizing how personal stories are intertwined with larger social issues.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Introdução 2:28
- 2 Rap é compromisso 4:23
- 3 Um bom lugar 5:05
- 4 No Brooklin 5:47
- 5 Cocaína 4:58
- 6 Na Zona Sul 5:15
- 7 A cultura 4:42
- 8 Incentivando o som 3:56
- 9 Respeito é pra quem tem 5:29
- 10 País da fome 3:43
- 11 Cantando pro santo 6:06
- 12 Rap É Compromisso (Instrumental) 4:17
- 13 Um bom lugar (Instrumental) 5:14
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