Drop the link: How baile funk became the soundtrack of online thirst traps

Brazil’s signature baile funk sounds have become the de facto soundtrack for OnlyFans creators the world over; here, we explore the thorny cultural politics underpinning this trend

Drop the link: How baile funk became the soundtrack of online thirst traps
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