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Mr. Catra

Personb. 1968 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Brazil

funk melodybrazilian funkfunk carioca

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Mr. Catra (born Wagner Domingues Costa, November 5, 1968 – September 9, 2018) was a Brazilian singer and songwriter from Rio de Janeiro. He rose to prominence in the 1990s as one of the leading voices of funk carioca, a style that blends Miami bass, Afro-Brazilian rhythms, and local slang. Over a three-decade career he released dozens of albums and singles, collaborating with artists such as Anitta, MC Galo, and Tati Quebra-Barraco. His lyrics often addressed life in Rio’s favelas, social issues, and party culture, helping to popularize funk melody and Brazilian funk beyond Brazil. Catra remained active until his death in 2018, leaving a catalog that continues to influence contemporary Brazilian urban music.