Mr. Thug

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Diego Thug
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Background information
Birth nameDiego Raphael Villanueva
Born (1990-09-15) 15 September 1990 (age 32)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Genres Hip hop, Trap, R&B
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, cavaquinho
Years active2006–present
LabelsGalerão Records, 2N Music, ZeroUM Records

Diego Villanueva (Rio de Janeiro, September 15, 1990), known professionally as Diego Thug, is a Brazilian singer-songwriter. He is the lead singer and co-founder of the group Bonde da Stronda.

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History

Diego Villanueva was born on September 15, 1990, in Rio de Janeiro. [1] In 2006, along with Léo Schulz, he founded the group Bonde da Stronda. He is the main songwriter of the group. In their lyrics he portrays his life and that of his friends, talking about their daily reality and histories, usually about partying, girls, friends and his career.

On December 7, 2012, Diego released his single "Tem Espaço? Faz Tatuagem!" along with a music video. The song tells his passion for tattoos. [2]

He currently owns a record label called ZeroUM Records that continues to release solo works, with "Bonde da Stronda" and other artists.

Personal life

Diego dated the singer Anitta between the years 2011 and 2012. The two posed for a photo session and planned to launch a music video together, which was canceled with their breakup in late 2012. [3]

Discography

Albums

Solo
with Bonde da Stronda

Singles

Solo

Collaborations

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References

  1. "Página não encontrada - Portal R7".
  2. "Mr. Thug (Bonde da Stronda - Diego) - Tem espaço? Faz Tatuagem - Mundo do Rap ®". Archived from the original on September 27, 2013. Retrieved March 6, 2013.
  3. "Mc Anitta posa com o namorado e revela: 'A gente é bem foguento'. Veja as fotos". February 12, 2012.