The Creative Underbelly of Sao Paulo with Kevin David

Travel guide to Sao Paulo, Brazil by Kevin David
Kevin David

The Creative Underbelly of Sao Paulo with Kevin David

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Kevin David

Kevin David is a creative entrepreneur, born in the favela of Sapé, in the West Zone of São Paulo. He is self-taught: he began his career early working in the administrative area of Itaú Bank, while also working in film production sectors as an assistant director and executive producer. Alongside this, Kevin cofounded MOOC a Black-run creative agency that has directed projects for brands and artists from Converse to Mano Brown.

In addition to being an entrepreneur, he is a Designer, Creative Director, Executive Producer with 100% black encompassing work that connects culture and community, contributing to the process of accelerating access and opportunities in the advertising industry for black professionals. Scroll down to check out Kevin's favourite places in Sao Paulo.

Bar da Bete

Bar da Bete is the best place to warm up before heading to your favorite party.

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Copanzinho

If you are in the centre, you must go for a beer with a group of 20 friends.

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Zig

If you are an LGBTQIAP+ person you have an obligation to live in the zig. a gay nightclub in the basement with pop music, darkroom and gay cruising.

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Baile do Helipa LGBTQIAP+

Imagine a funk party in Brazil? now imagine an LGBTQIA+ funk party in brazil, where the G, the T and the L dominate everything. That's it, just living to see.

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LOTE

If you are looking for a more cozy place, where you can spend the afternoon with friends and still listen to some music, then lote sp is the place.

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Galeria do Rock

As a fan and lover of Hip-Hop culture, I find everything here, ribbed tank tops, jewellery, sneakers, t-shirt prints - the rock gallery is a good option for those who want to spend their evening lookinging and don't have time to adventure so much, as there are several floors with wonderful curatorship.

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Primo Black Power

I cut my hair for 15 years in the same place with your rodriguez. If you're looking for a ruler cut, this is the place.

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Muquifo

My favorite food in São Paulo is here: a dish made of pot roast and carrot cake dessert is what I eat the most.

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Banca República

This is where I find all my fashion and culture magazines.

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