Vulgo FK, is a Brazilian rapper who has quickly risen as one of the most prominent new voices in the country’s urban music scene. Starting his career at just 16 years old, Vulgo FK first gained attention online with viral acapella funk renditions of songs by American rapper Roddy Ricch. This unique approach sparked widespread interest and opened doors to collaborations with other artists. His official debut came in 2017 with the R&B single “Meu Bem”, but his breakthrough moment arrived after being discovered by MC Kevin, who praised his talent during a video call and invited him to collaborate. Since then, Vulgo FK has released a string of successful tracks, including “Oi, Como Cê Tá?”, “Meca Cereja”, “Dolce & Gabbana”, “Sal e Pimenta”, “Tropa do Mais Novo”, and “Ballena”, helping to define a new wave in Brazilian rap. Amassing over 500 million views on YouTube, Vulgo FK has captivated audiences with his melodic flow, emotional delivery, and innovative fusion of funk, R&B, and trap influences. In 2023, he released the critically acclaimed album “Perdas & Ganhos”, which debuted at No. 3 on the Global Top Albums chart, landed 14 of its 15 tracks on Spotify’s Top 200, and achieved the 10th biggest debut in Brazil’s streaming history. With a growing fan base and a distinct musical identity, Vulgo FK stands at the forefront of a new generation of Brazilian artists making a global impact.
Bay Swag is one of New York’s most exciting new voices, bringing an energy to the city’s re-emerging drill scene with a melodic, confident style. After releasing his debut mixtape Leader of the New School in 2016, his breakout moment came in 2024 with “Fisherrr” featuring Cash Cobain, a summer anthem that quickly racked up millions of streams and later took on a new life with an Ice Spice remix and video. Bay Swag has grown into a leading figure of New York’s next generation with hundreds of millions of streams and an arsenal of versatile records –– the budding star is carrying his Queens energy onto a global stage.
As a part of this summer’s On The Radar Brazil freestyle remix series (with more to be released) in partnership with Olympus Projects and Too Lost, the Brazilian superstar Vulgo FK has just shared an official music video for “Vulgo FK On The Radar Freestyle” featuring Bay Swag –– marking FK’s first international collaboration. Shot in NYC, the Moshpxt-directed video features a cameo from OTR‘s own Gabe P and captures the cross-continental lyricists Vulgo FK and Bay Swag trading verses in a dimly lit nightclub surrounded by partygoers in rhythmic celebration. With silky smooth production from Brazil’s homegrown multi-platinum producer Pedro Lotto, the freestyle has already racked up more than 5 Million streams since its release earlier this summer.
Since launching in April, On The Radar Brazil has released over 100 original freestyles, generating chart-topping hits and reaching hundreds of millions of viewers, all while amplifying the global visibility of Brazil’s most dynamic artists, and now expanding with a series of international remix collaborations. With On The Radar UK slated to premiere in September, eight Spotify Viral 100 charting singles, and multiple Local Pulse chart entries under their belt, On The Radar‘s partnership with Olympus Projects and Too Lost has not only proven its viability, it’s shown it stature by sparking a global movement that’s positioned the platform at the forefront of international music promotion and discovery.
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