Gabe Freitas

Gabe Freitas came up in Rio de Janeiro, where funk carioca was part of the local sound. In 2013, his track 'Gatas Inocentes' got attention for its melody and its take on teenage relationships. That song became his breakout.

He kept putting out singles after that, like 'Outra Vez' and 'Ilusão,' which featured Klz. His work sometimes drew criticism for how it portrayed women, though he said he was just reflecting things he saw around him.

Freitas has worked with a few other artists from the scene, and he's often recorded with a loose group of collaborators. The music tends to mix funk with hip-hop and pop, built around straightforward beats and his vocal style.