Most of the music was a success, especially the cover of "Hey Joe", a song made famous by The Jimi Hendrix Experience.
Their video clip for their song Minha Alma ("My Soul") was also held in high regard winning many MTV Brasil's Vídeo Music Awards.
On 7 July 2007, O Rappa performed at the Brazilian leg of Live Earth in Rio de Janeiro.
Their rock and reggae influences are clear but other elements added to the melodies give the band the status of pioneers.
On May 3, 2017, the group announced on Facebook that after the end of their tour in February 2018, it will pause with no current plans to return.