Alessandro Fanela came up in Rio de Janeiro, where samba is part of the air. His 2019 song 'Até a Barriga Doer' became a summer hit in Brazil, with a catchy melody and lyrics that people connected with. It was the track that put him on the map.
His music pulls from traditional samba rhythms but has a contemporary feel, with some humor in the writing. You can hear it in songs like 'Bem Mais Que o Sol' and 'Dona do Meu Amor'. He's mentioned drawing inspiration from samba figures like Zeca Pagodinho and Arlindo Cruz.
In 2021, there were some plagiarism allegations around 'Até a Barriga Doer', but they were dismissed after an investigation.
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