Brazilian Rapper Unveils First Release of 2025, Teasing What’s to Come in His Next Album
2024 was a defining year for D$ Luqi and his growing fan base. The Brazilian artist, originally from Duque de Caxias, made waves with the release of his EP Como Alugar um Triplex na Cabeça Dela in the first half of the year, followed by his debut album ‘O Emblema do Infinito’ in August.
The album was widely acclaimed by journalists and critics—including Zeca Camargo, who hailed it as the best album of the year. Luqi, a former Portuguese teacher, surpassed 500,000 monthly listeners and solidified his presence in the underground music scene.
Now, at 29, Luqi is gearing up for his next big project. The first glimpse of it arrived on streaming platforms this Friday (February 21), with the release of Koy no Yokan Freestyle. The track blends elements from both of his previous projects, showcasing his artistic evolution.
The glitch-hop influence from ‘Como Alugar um Triplex na Cabeça Dela’ resurfaces in the beat of Koy no Yokan Freestyle, but in a rawer, more unpolished form. Meanwhile, the intricate lyricism and intensity that propelled ‘O Emblema do Infinito’ to over 4 million streams in its first months are once again at the forefront, with Luqi’s signature honesty driving the composition.
With Koy no Yokan Freestyle, Luqi reinvents himself once more, exploring sonorities yet to be fully embraced in the Brazilian scene. As he carves his own path in the underground trap movement, this new release hints at an exciting and unpredictable musical future.