 Movement toward a more Afro-Brazilian sound was also the result of the explosion of funk, hip-hop, and rap internationally.Os Paralamas are best remembered for their reggae-afrobrazilian-ska beats.Throughout its 30 years of existence, the band has continuously produced successful albums as well as controversial discs, like "Alagados", "Selvagem" and "Perplexo", which exposed the social and political realities of Brazil.