DJ K: Radio Libertadora!
Briefly

Carlos Marighella's Minimanual for the Urban Guerrilla serves as a revolutionary guide advocating for violence against oppressive states. Marighella viewed terrorism as a means for the oppressed to assert their power. He recognized the favelas as a blind spot for Brazil's military dictatorship. In 'The War of Nerves,' he provides tactics for manipulating the government's paranoia. DJ K, a prominent artist in Brazilian funk, channels Marighella's sentiments, blending horror aesthetics with urgent cultural commentary in his music, particularly in his debut PANICO NO SUBMUNDO and subsequent work Radio Libertadora!
Marighella believed terrorism was a tool for the oppressed, allowing the working class to assert their marginal status against the dictatorship's power.
In 'The War of Nerves,' Marighella details strategies to manipulate the regime's paranoia, diverting police attention through false plans and planted rumors.
DJ K’s debut, PANICO NO SUBMUNDO, showcased him as a master of horror by mixing slasher movie effects with elements of public disaster.
With Radio Libertadora!, DJ K aims to merge his party-starting aesthetic with the chaos of the favelas, showcasing their unique cultural landscape.
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