Danny Bond

Daniela da Silva Barros (born 23 July 1997), known professionally as Danny Bond, is a Brazilian rapper, singer, songwriter, and dancer. She is the first Black travesti musician to reach the top of the iTunes Brazil chart six times, establishing herself as a leading LGBTQIA+ voice from Alagoas. An emerging phenomenon in Brazil's queer pop scene, Danny Bond has brought the vibrant culture of Alagoas’ peripheries to a national audience, becoming one of the few contemporary artists from the state to gain widespread recognition. In 2020, she gained even more national visibility with the viral remix of her song "Tcheca" and "Say So" by American singer Doja Cat. as in the hits "Tcheca", "PPK" (2021), and "Cachorra Absurda" (2024), featuring MC Naninha.

Personal life Born in the Bolão favela in Maceió, the capital of Alagoas, Danny Bond, the stage name of Daniela da Silva Barros, is a Black travesti from a humble background. After her parents separated, she and her mother moved to the Jacintinho neighborhood, where she lived for many years. It is there that she has felt safe since adolescence. Although it was not released on streaming platforms, the track went viral on social media such as YouTube and Facebook, marking the beginning of her artistic career. a reinterpretation of "Feeling Myself",

2020–2023: Mashup with Doja Cat's song and Caceteira In 2020, it was Kika Boom who suggested that Danny Bond combine her track "Tcheca" with the hit "Say So" by American rapper Doja Cat. The mashup was produced by Satan, a friend of both artists, and published on his YouTube channel. The new version quickly went viral on TikTok, gaining national attention and further boosting the rapper's popularity. In the same year, she became the first LGBTQIA+ artist to participate in the Acústicos do Sofá series on the Tidal platform — an edition that remains the most engaged in the series to date. The song quickly reached the top of the iTunes Brazil singles chart. The following month, she participated in the title track of the album Minas de Ouro by the duo Hyperanhas. In November, she released the fourth single from the album, "Vai Maluca". In June, Danny Bond collaborated with musician Romero Ferro on the song "Difícil de Esquecer", which also features DJ Zullu.

2024–present: Epica 2 In 2024, Danny Bond was invited to perform at the São Paulo Pride Parade, one of Brazil's major LGBTQIA+ events. On the day of its release, Epica 2 debuted at number one on the iTunes Brazil album chart, while the track "Cachorra Absurda" reached the top of the platform's song ranking. To celebrate her birthday and the success of her latest album, Danny Bond announced the event Baile da Bond. The first show took place in her hometown of Maceió.

Discography

Studio albums + List of studio albums with selected details Title Details Epica Released: 18 November 2022 Label: Independent, ONErpm Formats: Digital download, streaming Epica 2 Released: 29 August 2024 Label: Independent, ONErpm Formats: Digital download, streaming

Singles As lead artist

As featured artist TitleYearAlbum "T.Q.R." 2018 "Loka de Pinga" "Cagar no Pau" 2021Respeita as Travestis "Te Deixo Crazy" "Barbie" 2022 "Minas de Ouro" Minas de Ouro "Kama Surta" (Remix) "Emoji de Fogo" (Remix) "Díficil de Esquecer" 2023 "Fuder Chapada" (Remix) 2024 "Nutela"

Promotional singles

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