Music culture: Batalha da Aldeia celebrates 10 years and Post Malone releases anniversary mixtape

The Brazilian freestyle rap scene marks a milestone as Batalha da Aldeia (BDA) prepares a special anniversary edition titled ‘Raízes da Nova Terra’. Scheduled for August 29 at Vale do Anhangabaú in São Paulo, the event celebrates a decade of history since its origins at Praça dos Estudantes. Founded by Bob 13 and Gz, the competition has grown from weekly street gatherings into the country’s largest rap battle, gaining massive digital reach through platforms like Podpah.

In the international music scene, Post Malone is releasing a commemorative edition of his debut mixtape, ‘August 26’, on streaming platforms on August 26. Originally released in 2016 via hip hop blogs and DatPiff, the project includes fan favorites such as ‘Money Made Me Do It’ featuring 2 Chainz. The release will also be available in physical formats, including vinyl and CD, marking the official digital arrival of a project previously considered a cult artifact.