Dj Luan Gomes, Mc Ws da Leste, Delleon and Tropa da W&S are names associated with the Brazilian funk and baile funk scene, a genre rooted in Rio de Janeiro's favelas that blends electronic beats, sampled rhythms and vocal delivery ranging from rapping to chant-like hooks. Active in the 21st century, artists and collectives in this scene typically work as DJs, MCs and production crews, creating tracks geared for dance parties, funk baile events and digital streaming platforms. Their music is characterized by heavy percussion, syncopated basslines, call-and-response vocals and lyrics that often reflect local urban life and party culture. Performances and releases from such acts commonly circulate through informal distribution channels, social media and local sound systems.