Compositor Gleison Benassi

Gleison Benassi writes songs from Maringá, Brazil, drawing on sertanejo's rural rhythms. He was 18 when he wrote 'De Castigo,' a ballad that caught attention in 2016 and became one of his better-known tracks. That song led to his first album, Alma Sertaneja.

His lyrics sometimes touch on social issues, which has drawn criticism at times. In 2018, a performance at a political rally brought accusations of partisanship and some threats. He kept writing about topics like poverty and inequality anyway, which sparked debate but also found listeners who appreciated the directness.

Other songs like 'A Visão É Sua' and 'Não Precisa Me Explicar' show his continued focus on straightforward, emotionally plain writing in the sertanejo vein.