Mc Daleste - Apologia (2025)

The lyrics provide a "no-filter" view of the criminal underworld in poor neighborhoods.

For deeper context on Daleste's life and the violence in the funk scene, see the 2024 documentary series MC Daleste - Mataram o Pobre Loco on Globoplay .

It is a prime example of Funk Paulista , characterized by heavy basslines and lyrics reflecting the harsh realities of São Paulo's peripheries. Mc Daleste - Apologia

You can find "Apologia" on platforms like SoundCloud and Spotify , often featured in "best of" compilations like As Melhores .

The song gained notoriety for its chorus, which translates to "killing the police is our goal," and its use of gunfire sound effects over a list of weapons. Lyrical Meaning & Impact The lyrics provide a "no-filter" view of the

It uses metaphors like the "criminal faculty" to describe a rise in status within organized crime, starting from petty theft (referenced as "157," the penal code for robbery) to becoming an "expert".

Originally released around 2010–2011, the track belongs to the early "proibidão" phase of Daleste’s career. You can find "Apologia" on platforms like SoundCloud

While controversial, the song is also interpreted by some as a form of resistance and survival for youth facing social exclusion.