weed420 is a Venezuelan musical collective that emerged in 2021 and is recognized for its experimental approach to contemporary music. The group blends elements of trap, cloud rap, reggaetón, salsa, noise, and sound collage, producing a style that combines internet-driven aesthetics with locally rooted musical traditions. Their work has been noted for reflecting the cultural and social experiences of younger generations in Venezuela. Origins and Formation The collective formed online in 2021, when several artists in Venezuela began sharing heavily processed remixes of Venezuelan trap music. Early collaboration took place primarily through digital platforms such as Facebook and Discord. Despite working together remotely for several years, many of the members did not meet in person until 2025. The name “weed420” originated from a Telegram group chat used by the members. A looping animated image of a walking cannabis plant inspired the chat’s name, which was later adopted as the project’s official identity. Membership weed420 operates as a fluid collective rather than a fixed band. Core contributors have included djALVARO, glich, djJUAN, frowningato (from Valencia, Venezuela), samiipochii (based in Asunción, Paraguay, originally from Valencia), and swan duhr (from Falcón, Venezuela). Members contribute across multiple roles, including production, vocals, synthesizers, noise elements, and mixing. Musical Style and Influences The group’s sound draws heavily from Venezuelan urban and street-level audio culture, particularly the sound systems associated with public transport vehicles known as “encavas.” These everyday soundscapes are incorporated through sampling, field recordings, and dense layering. Musically, weed420 combines reggaetón, salsa, Caribbean rhythms, trap, and experimental electronic music. Critics have described their output as a form of sound collage or experimental pop, comparable in digital texture to vaporwave or hyperpop, while remaining distinctly tied to Venezuelan cultural references. Key Releases One of the collective’s most widely discussed releases is the 2024 mixtape Malandreo Conceptual, which marked a shift away from straightforward trap toward broader Caribbean and experimental influences. Subsequent releases, including amor de encava, further refined their approach, emphasizing cultural memory, humor, and sonic maximalism. Cultural Context weed420’s work often addresses themes of nostalgia, identity, and daily life in Venezuela, particularly as experienced by young people navigating economic instability and social change. While the project frequently employs irony, memes, and exaggerated digital aesthetics, members have stated that the collective’s intent is grounded in serious artistic exploration rather than parody. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.