American singer surprises audience by bringing Brazilian funk singer for special appearance on stage
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International star Ne-Yo, known for hits such as "Miss Independent" and "So Sick", prepared a surprise for his debut at Rock in Rio. During his first show at the festival, held this Sunday (22) at Palco World, the American singer invited São Paulo funk singer MC Daniel to make a special appearance. The show, which started at 7pm, marked a moment of rapprochement between international R&B and Brazilian funk.
In an interview with the newspaper O Globo, Ne-Yo revealed that he met MC Daniel during his stay in Brazil and that the connection was immediate. "I met him here, we did a song together and he told me that he also performed at Rock in Rio. So, it made sense to bring him on stage", explained the American singer, shortly before the show.
< This collaboration, according to Ne-Yo, was an opportunity to explore Brazilian music, with which he has been in contact. "I don't know many Brazilian artists, but I'm familiar with the sound. I recently went to a place where they played funk and I really liked it," he added.Behind the scenes, MC Daniel commented on how he was approached by Ne-Yo's agents, who received recommendations about his work. The proposed collaboration between the two artists emerged as an attempt to strengthen ties with the Brazilian public. "On Saturday (21), we worked together on a track, still untitled, which will have lyrics in English and Portuguese", said the funk singer.
The singer made her debut at the festival on the 13th.
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Mc Rebecca debuted on Rock in Rio's Sunset Stage on September 13th, alongside MC Daniel, MC Sofia and Funk Orquestra. The funk singer returned to the festival this past Sunday (22) and shared her experience of performing at the festival.
"It was my first Rock in Rio in Rio de Janeiro, but I had already participated in Lisbon (in Portugal). Doing this Here, in my city, with my family and friends, it's a special experience. Getting ready for the event and having the support of Funk Orquestra, MC Daniel and MC Sofia was incredible! interview with the portal Quem.
The artist also highlighted the importance of representing funk at the festival and said that the festival has a complete list of music for all tastes and that it ranges from the lightest to the most explicit content.< /p>
“Music crosses many barriers, and funk has done this naturally. We had to adapt some songs for the festival, reduce some parts and adjust for the broadcast, but I believe there is room for everyone tastes, from the lightest to the most explicit content. The focus is to please all audiences", she said before adding:
"It's a big responsibility. There are many challenges that could shake me, but it takes a lot of determination. The public has huge expectations, and we need to do everything perfectly, well rehearsed, so as not to make a mistake", she concluded.
The singer gathered family and friends this Sunday (22) for Estrela's christening
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This Sunday (22), singer Xande de Pilares and Thay Pereira welcomed friends and family at the foot of Christ the Redeemer to celebrate the christening of Estrela, the couple's first daughter. At the ceremony, which was attended by celebrities, the two also took presenter Regina Cazé and Ivo Meirelles as the baby's godparents.
The ceremony took place three days after the singer's debut at Rock in Rio. Favela, in which he performed on Thursday (19), and was on the Sunset Stage on Saturday (21), at the Para Semper Samba show, alongside Alcione, Zeca Pagodinho, Diego Nogueira and others.
"It's a very big responsibility. I'm a product of the favela, of the hills where I've lived", says Xande. "It's believing that it's possible, yes, it just depends on us. I'm very happy," he said.
The singer shared his daughter's christening on his social networks and wrote: "Christening of our Little Star ⭐️❤️🙌🏽 ".
SEE THE PHOTOS:The funk singer also spoke about being able to represent young black women from the outskirts
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This Friday (13), Rebecca debuts at Rock in Rio with the mission of celebrating community culture in a special performance alongside the precursor Funk Orquestra and singers MC Daniel and MC Soffia. The singer will perform at Paco Sunset and spoke about the importance of representing thousands of black girls from the outskirts, in addition to praising the occupation of funk at a major festival.
Rebecca also countered some conservative criticism of the lineup of funk players at the event, with right to big names in Espaço Favela in another edition. She also reinforces that "it's out of fashion" to speak ill of the rhythm.
"My participation will be a celebration of funk, of this favela movement that changes lives and carries so much meaning. I'm going to take it to the Sunset Stage a setlist composed of great hits from my career, Deslizo e Jogo, Cai de Boca, Repara and more!", said Rebecca in an interview with the portal "Quem" before completing.
"It doesn't matter what let them tell you, how many times you are rejected, how many times you are rejected, the road is long, but it's worth it. Women, black girls, your dream can come true, dream big and don't give up", concluded the funk singer.ROCK IN RIO
Rock in Rio will be held over two weekends in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Therefore, the event starts this coming Friday (13th), where there will be several performances by great singers and bands.
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