Carlos do Complexo (CDC), blends Electronic, R&B, Funk Carioca (baile funk), and African music. Known for shaping Brazilian trap/funk since 2015, his standout works include Shani, Torus, and 2024's NTGMX, showcasing boundary-pushing, club-ready sounds.

Carlos do Complexo was born and raised in Complexo do Engenho da Rainha, in Rio de Janeiro and has established himself as one of the most brilliant producers of this generation. CDC, as it is also known, is constantly experimenting with the sounds of Electronic, R&B, Funk Carioca, African music, among others.

Carlos artistic desires are echoed by the synthesizers in sum and, at times, out of tune, transporting the listener to a singular and aggressive place.

His influence began in 2015, when the artist was a precursor to the now popular Brazilian trap/funk aesthetic. The track “Satisfação 6am Version” opened doors for partnerships with North American producer Sango, with whom he released four collaborations on the Soulection label. Since then, he has worked with important artists such as Silva, Tuyo, BK, Fran, Duda Beat and Sen Senra.

In 2020, he released his debut album “Shani”, which Carlos defines as “a mystical journey”. The following year, he released his second album “Torus”, in which the artist continues his journey with out- of-tune synthesizers and unorthodox sounds while talking about his perception of the internet world.

In 2021, the artist also released the track "Visceral" in partnership with Fran and Bibi Caetano, nominated for a Grammy in the "Best Short Version Music Video" category.

In October 2023, Carlos do Complexo (CDC) released NTGM. Nine months later, its deluxe version, NTGMX, was born.

In this new project, CDC references Clubber music; we are introduced to energetic and pulsating tracks that contrast with the first part of the album, which is filled with a more sensual sound ("Fórmula" with Mia Badgyal and Urias, "SXO" with LARINHX and Ebony, and "Puesto Pa" with LOLE), as well as emotional tracks ("Sextos Sentidos" with Bebé and "dame y dale" with Charm Mone).

After diving into Latin rhythms, wrapped in Afro-Surrealist symbolism, CDC expands its original work in various other directions with the EP NO TENGAS MIEDO! REMiXEXS!

From the Afrobeats of "PÂNICO!" in collaboration with JLZ, to the pulsating vibe of Funk Carioca in "Sextos Sentidos" with the duo Menor do Engenho and Marlon do Engenho, each track immerses the listener in a unique and personal journey.

In the Club music scene, the remix of "DURO" with BADSISTA, a globally recognized name in the scene, delivers a striking beat, contrasting with synthesizer solos, while LAZA brings the pulse of Tribal and Latin Club rhythms in "Fórmula," a track made for the dance floor.

Finally, the Irmãs de Pau crown us with their own version of SXO, the most successful single from the last album, adding even hotter and more engaging lyrics that celebrate diversity and creativity.

NTGMX expands on the previous work with ten additional tracks, five of them new, featuring artists such as Clementaum, IDLIBRA, kontronatura, and Podeserdesligado, along with five remixed tracks compiled into an EP.

The NTGMX project reflects Carlos do Complexo's desire to push boundaries and explore new musical territories. NoTenGasMiedo!

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