Vitor Kley | |
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![]() Kley in 2019 | |
Background information | |
Born | Porto Alegre | August 18, 1994
Genres | Pop music |
Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
Instrument | Acoustic guitar |
Years active | 2009–present |
Labels | Midas Music |
Website | vitorkley |
Vitor Barbiero Kley (born August 18, 1994) is a Brazilian singer-songwriter, best known for his song "O Sol". He received two nominations at the Latin Grammy Awards.
Vitor Barbiero Kley [1] was born in Porto Alegre, [2] on August 18, 1994. [3] His father is Ivan Kley, former professional tennis player, [4] and his mother is Janice Barbiero, a teacher and visual artist. [1] He learned to play acoustic guitar when he was 9 years old from his mother, and started composing when he was 10. Kley recorded his first album when he was 13 years old. [5] His first two albums were released independently: Eclipse Solar in 2009 and Luz a Brilhar in 2012. [6] In 2015, he signed with Midas Music, a record label by producer Rick Bonadio, [7] and released a self-titled EP the next year. [1] In October 2017, he released "O Sol", which became a national success and one of the most played songs in Brazil. [8] [9] [10] In September 2018, he released his third studio album, Adrenalizou. [11] In July 2019, he released "Pupila" with duo Anavitória, [12] which received a triple diamond certification by Pro-Música Brasil. [13] On September 5 the same year, Kley released "A Tal Canção pra Lua" featuring Samuel Rosa, [14] a single from his fourth studio album, Microfonado, released a week later. [15] In 2020, the song received a nomination at the 21st Annual Latin Grammy Awards for Best Portuguese Language Song. [16]
In June 2020, Kley released his fifth studio album A Bolha. [17] It received a nomination at the 22nd Annual Latin Grammy Awards for Best Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album. [18]