Johnny Hooker was born in Recife, Brazil in 1987. He started releasing music around 2010 with a debut single called "Noite Sem Luar." His first full album came out in 2014, titled "Eu Vou Fazer uma Macumba pra Te Amarrar, Maldito."
His music draws from Brazilian styles like frevo and bossa nova, and he's mentioned David Bowie as an influence. The song "Flutua," which features Liniker, became particularly well-known. Other tracks like "Amor Marginal" and "Alma Sebosa" show his range from sultry to defiant.
Hooker has worked with other Brazilian artists including Liniker, Otto, and Chico César. His live performances developed a reputation for being intense and emotionally direct, matching the raw quality of his recordings.
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