Asfixia Social returns with determination, firmly rooted in the streets of São Paulo, with their new single “Capoeira-Karatê.” The song is the second release from their upcoming album "Mess Bigger", and it has a significant cultural impact. Faithful to their reputation, the band once more merges political urgency with unrefined artistic audacity, transforming Brazil's restless energy into a distinctly personal expression.
"Capoeira-Karatê" is a potent mix of hardcore intensity, ragga style, and the unique rhythmic energy of funk carioca. This track defies categorization within a single genre, instead establishing its own distinct identity with an unabashedly rebellious character. Featuring contributions from DJ Erick Jay, Selectah Carlos PXT, and producer Pedro Garcia, the song exemplifies a fusion of styles and energies that underscores a fundamental truth that rock is far from extinct, particularly when artists such as Asfixia Social continue to revitalize its essence.
The release includes a music video directed by Daniel Mazza, showcasing a dynamic and assertive collaboration between the band and the Peniel Capoeira Group at Centro Cultural Sabotage Vive. The visuals honor capoeira's ancestral strength while reinforcing the group's themes of resistance, unity, and cultural pride. It serves as a tribute to Brazil's heritage while simultaneously illustrating the enduring interplay between tradition and rebellion.
Should "Capoeira-Karatê" serve as a benchmark, Mess Bigger is poised to become a daring, groundbreaking segment for Asfixia Social. Not only is the band part of the music scene, but they also challenge, expand, and breathe new life into it with every show.