Recorded during the initial COVID-19 lockdowns, 'Não Tem Bacanal na Quarentena' is a stark, reflective EP that finds Baco Exu do Blues grappling with isolation and the unsettling new reality. The project's rawness and unpolished sound mirror the abrupt societal shift it documents.
- The EP was released unexpectedly on March 30, 2020, just as widespread lockdowns began in Brazil due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The title translates to "There's no orgy in quarantine," reflecting the themes of confinement and the disruption of social life.
- The release was notable for its brevity and its focus on introspection, standing in contrast to Baco's more bombastic previous works.
Baco Exu do Blues is a rapper from Bahia, Brazil, known for his intense lyricism and unique flow. He rose to prominence in the mid-2010s, becoming a significant voice in the new generation of Brazilian hip-hop.
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