Brazilian singer, songwriter, DJ, and dance graduate Alhocca today proudly announces the release of her debut EP, “Malvada Filosofia.” This six-track tour de force seamlessly blends pagodão baiano, samba rock, rap, and Afrobeats into a defiant celebration of Black womanhood and artistic freedom. Following her 2023 breakout hits “Ela Humilha” and “Sem Tempo pra Brincar,” this project marks Alhocca’s evolution from minimal beats to a rich, live-band sound—a vibrant manifesto that refuses to be boxed in.
The EP kicks off with a dynamic pagodão baiano rework of “Baile,” instantly setting a percussive, high-energy tone. The standout track, “Dissbocada” (a clever pun on “outspoken”), is a scorching diss track that takes aim at the music industry’s misogyny with razor-sharp rhymes. “Dádiva,” featuring Bruna Liviero, offers a spiritual exploration, merging atheist and spiritual worldviews over a hypnotic groove, while “Ameaça Atraente” (Attractive Threat) drips with Afrobeat swagger and spatial harmonies.
Alhocca delves into her most personal moments in the latter half of the EP. “Comecei e não vou mais parar” (I Started and Won’t Stop) is a powerful samba-rock tribute to Jorge Ben Jor, layered with symbolic jaguar growls and the delicate touch of her husband Roggermx’s ukulele—a metaphor for her unshakable resilience. The EP closes with “Não me olha assim” (Don’t Look At Me Like That), a tender love letter to Roggermx, revealing that even a “malvada” (wicked philosopher) possesses a soft heart.
Alhocca’s journey is one of grit and courage. From her roots in hip-hop dance groups to her multidimensional 2023 solo show at Sesc DF as director, producer, choreographer, and costume designer, she is a true force of nature. Her 2025 performances at prestigious events like Favela Talks, Rua 6 in Rio, and the Black Consciousness Festival alongside Brazilian legends Seu Jorge and Raça Negra, are testament to her unstoppable rise. A dance graduate who left a Physical Education scholarship to pursue her passion, Alhocca powerfully uses art as a tool for transformation, supporting causes like Lagoinha’s defense and modeling for Salomão Ferretti Wear’s LGBTQIA+ activism. Her ultimate dream is to establish a self-sustaining institute for diverse artists, led by women and youth, where art changes lives, starting with children.
With nine music videos, numerous festival appearances including Favela Talks, Consciência Negra, BBDW, and Baile da Rua6, and a 2024 Cine de Expressão win, Alhocca’s iconic afro and a voice that perfectly blends strength and delicacy make her an unforgettable artist. “Malvada Filosofia,” produced with Todd Henrique and Rodrigo da Cruz, is her boldest statement yet
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