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| Birth name | Priscilla Florencio |
| Born | April 9, 1990 Belo Horizonte, Brazil |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
Priscilla Florencio (born April 9, 1990) known professionally as Priscilla is a Brazilian singer, songwriter known for her eclectic mix of pop, funk, and electronic music. Active in both the U.S. and Brazilian music scenes, she has collaborated with prominent producers such as Papatinho and Niack and gained recognition for singles including "Molhadinha", "Aceita", and "Reais". [1] [2] [3] [4] She gained initial recognition in the United States with her early music videos, showcasing her unique blend of pop and funk carioca influences. [5] The video was choreographed by Dionne “Loca De Jamaica” Renee, a dancer and choreographer whose credits include working with artists Shakira, Usher, and Nicki Minaj. [6]
In March 2014, Priscilla released her second single "California." [7] In May of the same year during the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Priscilla released her third single "Vai(Go!)". [8] In 2016, Priscilla was discovered by Brazilian music producer Dj Batutinha who then introduced Priscilla to music manager Kamilla Fialho, CEO of K2L Entertainment. K2L Entertainment was the management firm behind Brazilian music stars Anitta (singer) and Lexa (singer). [9] Priscilla signed with K2L in April 2016.
She began releasing music independently before signing with Warner Music Brazil in 2020. In 2022, she joined Virgin Music Brasil, a division of Universal Music Group, under which she released singles including "Molhadinha" featuring MC Niack and "Sumidinha". [10] [11] [12]
Born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Priscilla discovered her passion for performing at the age of six. She began to showcase her talent in her local community and won a local dance competition in which she was the youngest competitor. She became a regular at the Brazilian theatre Teatro Marilia, and moved on to make several appearances on various Brazilian television shows. At the age of 17, Priscilla moved to Portugal where she attended college and earned her Master's degree in Psychology. After graduating from college, Priscilla moved to Los Angeles, California in 2014 to pursue her music career. [6]
In December 2013, Extra (TV program) debuted Priscilla's first music video and single, making her the first Brazilian singer to be featured on the show. [13]
Priscilla was featured in the June 2014 issue of Chulo Magazine, where she was described as a "Brazilian Pop Sensation." The article stated that Priscilla was the first singer to appear on the publication's cover. [14]