DJ Hum is renowned for his hit song "Sr Tempo Bom," created in collaboration with rapper Thaide, which gained prominence during Renner's end-of-year campaign. He is widely regarded as one of the leading figures in Brazilian Hip Hop and Black Music, boasting an extensive list of collaborations with some of Brazil's most celebrated artists.
Throughout his career, DJ Hum has received numerous accolades, including two Multishow Awards, the DJ Sound award, and recognition from the Hutus Hip Hop Festival. He has also produced several music videos for his collective, Motirô.
His long-standing partnership with Thaide has yielded nine albums over 17 years, establishing both artists as national icons in Hip Hop. DJ Hum has produced songs and remixes for a diverse range of artists, including Rogério Flausino, Fernanda Abreu, Roberto Carlos, Tony Bizarro, Sandra de Sá, Jair Rodrigues, Berimbrown, Milton Nascimento, Paula Lima, Racionais, MV Bill, Marcelo D2, Chico César, Dexter, 509E, Funk Like Le Gusta, Wilson Sideral, Pavilion 9, Simoninha, Seu Jorge, Negritude Junior, Jota Quest, B Negão, Samprazer, Marky, and Patife, among others.
As a multimedia artist, DJ Hum is recognized as a pioneer of national Hip Hop and is the creator of major hits such as “Miss,” “Mr Good Time,” and “She’s Sexy.” He has been honored with the Multishow Awards for Best National Revelation (Motirô), as well as multiple DJ Magazine Sound awards and the Hutus Hip Hop Festival award for Best DJ. DJ Hum showcased his talents at MIDEM (Music Festival in France) in 1999 and has participated in various festivals across Portugal, Spain, Italy, and England from 2000 to 2013, promoting Brazilian urban music trends.
His DJ sets encompass a wide range of Brazilian rhythms, including Samba Jazz, Samba Rock, Soul Music, Hip Hop, Disco from the 1970s, and Rare Grooves. As a DJ and a member of his collective, Motirô - Expresso do Groove, he has performed at numerous significant events across Brazil, including Free Jazz, Coca-Cola Vibe Zone, Planeta Atlântida (RS), Tim Especial Bahia, Skol Rio, Pacha, Club Garage, Parador12, El Divino, and Virada Cultural SP. In October 2010, he curated the "Vinil é Cultura" project at the Banco do Brasil Cultural Center in Rio de Janeiro.
Additionally, DJ Hum served as the curator for the ‘Red Bull Hip Hop Street’ DJ school at Lov.e Club and the "Oficinas Sesc Pompeia" project. His music has been featured in films such as "Carandirú," "Bicho de 7 Cabeças," "O Tycoon," and "Children of Carnival" (HBO), as well as in the Rede Globo telenovela "Cobras e Lagartos," among various commercials and jingles.
From 2002 to 2005, he worked as a consultant and music producer for the "Turma do Gueto" program on TV Record. For 19 years, he has also hosted the "Festa do DJ Hum" program on Radio 105 FM in São Paulo. DJ Hum conducts workshops and lectures on the history of Black music, digital media, music production, and copyright across various cultural and corporate sectors.
As a music producer, he creates remixes for both major and independent labels, including jingles and advertising spots. Notably, he produced a remix of "Se Você Pensa" for the project "Roberto Carlos Remixed" in 2016 and crafted a remix for Jota Quest's song "Mandou Bem," released in February 2014.
In 2015, he served as a juror for the Red Bull Thre3style World DJ Championship and curated the exhibition "Vinyl: Art, Culture and Entertainment" at the Banco do Brasil Cultural Center in 2010 and the Vila Nova Cachoeirinha Culture Fabrics in 2015. Most recently, he completed the production of his solo album with his band "O Expresso do Groove" in 2017 and was involved in the musical production of the remix for Jota Quest featuring Anitta and Nile Rodgers on "Blackout" (Sony Music). He also participated in the Sesc Brasil Instrumental Program with his band, "O Expresso do Groove."
