Walter Azevedo came up in Rio de Janeiro in the mid-1990s with a band that carried his name. Their song 'Gosto de Bombom' caught on quickly, its simple, catchy melody finding an audience across Brazil.
In 2004, Azevedo was arrested on drug charges, which brought a different kind of attention to his career. He kept writing and recording after that, with songs like 'Tão Só' and 'me leve com voce' appearing in his catalog.
His music sometimes touched on personal struggles and social themes, which led to occasional public debates about his work. The straightforward pop appeal of tracks like 'Gosto de Bombom' remained what most listeners knew him for.
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