Baile de Favela

What is Baile de Favela?

Every Brazilian summer hit leaves its mark – some like Ai Se Eu Te Pego even achieve worldwide success. For that reason, pretty much everybody that has ever listened to Brazilian funk would surely recognize the iconic song Baile de Favela. But what exactly is a baile de favela? Do you know what the Baile de Favela lyrics mean in English? What does it mean when it’s used as an expression? Let’s find out!

‘Favela Funk Party’

Baile de favela — also often called baile funk — refers to a dance party held in a slum (favela). The type of music usually played at that sort of party is funk, which is a big part of the culture in big cities in Brazil, such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. At a baile de favela you can find lots of people partying hard, drinking, twerking and dancing passinho.

Now if you think it’s impossible to experience a baile de favela without actually being in a favela, think again. In Rio, for example, the Baile da Gaiola was held just outside a slum. And in other countries with big Brazilian communities, bailes funk are special events organized every few months that often feature touring MCs, DJs and artists from Brazil.

The Song that Went Viral: Baile de Favela

Ever wondered who’s behind this hit? Wonder no more: the track is sung by MC João and produced by R7 – who’s mentioned in the song. And if you’re still not familiar with it, here’s your chance to check it out. Bear in mind the lyrics are very explicit!

Baile de Favela Lyrics

Ela veio quente, e hoje eu tô fervendo Ela veio quente, hoje eu tô fervendo Quer desafiar, não to entendendo Mexeu com o R7 vai voltar com a xota ardendo	She came in hot, today I’m boiling She came in hot, today I’m boiling Wants to challenge, I don’t understand it Messed with R7, she’ll go back with the pussy burning
(vai) Que o Helipa, é baile de favela Que a Marconi, é baile de favela E a São Rafael, é baile de favela E os menor preparado pra foder com a xota dela	(go) That Helipa is favela funk party That Marconi is favela funk party And São Rafael is favela funk party And the minors are ready to fuck with her pussy
(vai) Eliza Maria, é baile de favela Invasão, é baile de favela E as casinha, é baile de favela E os menor preparado pra foder com a xota dela	(go) Eliza Maria is favela funk party Invasion is favela funk party And the little houses, it’s favela funk party And the minors are ready to fuck with her pussy
(vai) Que o Hebron, é baile de favela A bailão, é baile de favela E na rua 7? Baile de favela! E os menor preparado pra foder com a xota dela	(go) That Hebron is favela funk party The Bailão is favela funk party And on 7th street? Favela funk party! And the minors are ready to fuck with her pussy
(vai) Ela veio quente, hoje eu tô fervendo Ela veio quente, hoje eu tô fervendo Quer desafiar, não to entendendo Mexeu com o R7 vai voltar com a xota ardendo	(go) She came in hot, and today I’m boiling She came in hot, today I’m boiling Wants to challenge, I don’t understand it Messed with R7, she’ll go back with the pussy burning
(vai) Eliza Maria, é baile de favela Invasão, é baile de favela E as casinha, é baile de favela E os menor preparado pra foder com a xota dela	(go) Eliza Maria is favela funk party Invasion is favela funk party And the little houses, it’s favela funk party And the minors are ready to fuck with her pussy
(vai) Que o Helipa, é baile de favela Que a Marconi, é baile de favela E a São Rafael, é baile de favela E os menor preparado pra foder com a xota dela	(go) That Helipa is favela funk party That Marconi is favela funk party And São Rafael is favela funk party And the minors are ready to fuck with her pussy
(vai)Ela veio quente, hoje eu tô fervendo Ela veio quente, hoje eu tô fervendo Quer desafiar, não to entendendo Mexeu com o R7 vai voltar com a xota ardendo	(go) She came in hot, and today I’m boiling She came in hot, today I’m boiling Wants to challenge, I don’t understand it Messed with R7, she’ll go back with the pussy burning

The Expression Baile de Favela in Portuguese

Thanks to that song, an expression was born. It is used to say that something is really good. Take a look at this video from Maria, one of our students here at Rio & Learn:

Examples

Esse professor é Baile de Favela!
This teacher is Favela Funk Party!

Cafézinho é Baile de Favela!
Cafezinho is Favela Funk Party!

Dois irmãos é Baile de Favela!
Dois irmãos is Favela Funk Party!

São Conrado is Baile de Favela!
São Conrado is Favela Funk Party!

A Rocinha é Baile de Favela!
Rocinha is Favela Funk Party!

Caipirinha é Baile de Favela!
Caipirinha is Favela Funk Party!

Rio & Learn é Baile de Favela!
Rio & Learn is Favela Funk Party!

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