Planet Hemp

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Planet Hemp
Background information
OriginRio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Genres
Years active1993–2001
2012–2025
(reunions: 2003, 2010)
Labels
MembersMarcelo D2
Formigão
BNegão
Pedro Garcia
Nobru
Past membersSkunk (his death)
Bacalhau
Black Alien
Rafael Crespo

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]

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

References

  1. ↑ Biography of the band at allmusic
  2. ↑ https://www.cnnbrasil.com.br/entretenimento/planet-hemp-lanca-novo-album-e-conversa-com-a-cnn-momento-politico-cobrou-nossa-volta/
  3. ↑ "Certificados" (in Portuguese). ABPD. Archived from the original on 12 March 2010. Retrieved 18 December 2009.
  4. ↑ https://rollingstone.com.br/musica/planet-hemp-anuncia-turne-de-despedida-a-ultima-ponta/
  5. ↑ https://allianzparque.com.br/planet-hemp/