Watch the official music video to see the visual representation of the climbing and tagging culture described in the lyrics:
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 Watch the official music video to see the
The music video was produced by and directed by Zinho LSF , capturing the gritty, nocturnal atmosphere of the "Babel" that is São Paulo. Artist: Nocivo Shomon Scratches: Dj Fya Beat Production: Diogo Beats The song explores the tension between pichação as
Fernando Freitas, Guilherme Tom, and Thiago Russi Thematic Core & Lyrics capturing the gritty
Descriptions of scaling buildings ("escalador") and the silence required to avoid detection by residents and police.
The song explores the tension between pichação as an art form and its perception as a "cancer" or crime by society. Nocivo Shomon uses aggressive, rhythmic flows to describe the "holy war" of the streets, where the "talibans of backpacks" (pichadores) navigate the night like ninjas.