vocal tales
MC Lan
Caio Alexandre Cruz
Birth:
25/02/1994
Origin
Most popular musics
Rabetão
Sua Amiga Vou Pegar
Grave Faz Bum
Golden years
2017-2018
about MC Lan
MC Lan, whose real name is Caio Alexandre Cruz, is a Brazilian funk singer and songwriter who went through a difficult past to become one of the most famous voices in 2017 - 2020 funk paulista. Born in Diamantina, Minas Gerais, on February 25, 1994, as a child and teenager Lan had to deal with extreme poverty, living as a homeless for a small period after his mother died, he also went to jail accused of robbery. After his release he got an offer to go to a studio record a music he had written, that changed his life forever.
This gift for music opened new doors and gave him a wide audience all acros the country reaching milions of view in his music videos. His popularity was not limited to Brazil, as he also gained world recognition and made collabs with international artists. His most famous tracks include "Rabetão," "Sua Amiga Vou Pegar," and "Grave Faz Bum," making clear his position in the world of music. His collaboration with Major Lazer and Anitta on "Rave de Favela" also showed to the world his versality and capacity to reach new audiences.
Today, MC Lan is a symbol of resistance inspiring many young people to be resilient and keep trying until they reach their dreams. His journey from the streets to fame is a source of inspiration, and his music have a significant role on modern funk. Through his originality and vision of the world, MC Lan made his legacy as a impotant figure on the genre, continuing to influence and push the boundaries of funk music.
cronologically
1994 - 2010:
2010 - 2017:
2017 - 2021:
Caio Alexandre Cruz, better known as MC Lan, was born on February 25, 1994, in Diamantina, Minas Gerais. In his childhood, his family moved to São Paulo, there he went through many difficulties and had to learn how to deal with life in the big city.
MC Lan's life included difficult periods, including getting arrested in 2010 and when he was released, he was forced to live in the streets by his family. However, his passion for music passion for music gave him the opportunity to write his first music a "lan house" (internet café), which inspired his stage name. This moment marked the beginning of his journey in funk, solidifying his way to fame
Starting to be a leading funk figure after "Rabetão" in 2017, MC Lan showed to everyone what he was capable of after hits like "Parara Tibum" and gained international recognition. From 2018 to 2020, he kept bringing originality with album and EPs, fixing himself as one of the bests in urban music. In 2021, while releasing the album "To Gozando", made a break from his career, getting away from stage shows, this pause extended until roughly 2022.
