Shomon counters the "apology for crime" label by framing the tags as "sentiment in every calligraphy" and comparing his work to a "Picasso of Babylon". Cultural Impact
by Nocivo Shomon , featuring scratches by Dj Fya , is a seminal track in Brazilian underground rap that serves as an anthem for the pichação culture of São Paulo. Released on May 18, 2013, the song provides a raw, first-person perspective on the clandestine world of urban climbers and graffiti artists who risk their lives to leave their marks on the city's highest peaks. Production Credits Shomon counters the "apology for crime" label by
Watch the official music video to see the visual representation of the climbing and tagging culture described in the lyrics: featuring scratches by Dj Fya