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Xamã

b. 1989

Brazilian rapper and actor

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Born 1989. Xamã is a Brazilian rapper, poet, singer and actor.

Geizon Carlos da Cruz Fernandes (born 30 October 1989), better known by his artistic name Xamã, is a Brazilian rapper, singer, poet and actor. He has released several successful rap albums, with strong sales and online streams, since the 2010s. He later also began a career in acting, appearing in telenovelas such as Amor de Mãe and Renascer. He also participated in The Masked Singer Brasil, coming in 3rd place. He has already won a Latin Grammy and was nominated for awards in the BET Hip Hop Awards, the MTV MIAW Awards Brazil, the MTV Europe Music Awards, and for the Multishow Brazilian Music Award.

Biography Musical career Xamã began his musical career in 2016, writing rhymes. He would participate in rap battles and in local rap collectives such as Cartel MCs and 1kilo. He wrote his first song while working as a peanut vendor, with his occupation being the inspiration for the song. He has since released four albums: Pecado Capital (2018), O Iluminado (2019), Zodíaco (2020) and O Último Romântico Online (2023). With Zodíaco, all the song titles have a hidden meaning. The best-performing song in the album was "Leão", with more than 45 million views. He considers the album his most important work to date.

His first hit song was "Luxúria", with more than 80 million views on YouTube, as well as having the guest participation of fellow rapper Matuê. It was produced by NeoBeats, a close friend of Xamã since the start of his career. The song is part of his 2018 album Pecado Capital. The album cover for Pecado Capital is based on one of the most famous scenes of The Shining, when Jack Nicholson breaks through a door with an axe and peers through the hole. It was nominated for the "Best International Flow" by BET Hip Hop Awards, being the only Brazilian nominated that year. Little Simz of the United Kingdom ultimately won the award. "Malvadão 3" also earned Xamã seven nominations for the MTV Millennial Awards 2021.

In 2019, he performed at Rock in Rio, with him, in addition to his music, also singing hit songs from the band Charlie Brown Jr. In August 2023, he collaborated with Gabriel o Pensador and Lulu Santos for the song "Cachimbo da Paz 2".

Acting career Xamã also has started a career in acting, leading to him starring in the TV Globo telenovela Justiça 2, which was nominated for an International Emmy. He starred opposite Nanda Costa. Prior to officially beginning his acting career, he had also shot short horror films in his spare time. He also made his film debut in 2024 with the film O Maníaco do Parque, playing the role of Nivaldo. This was followed by playing the role of Sapinho in Cinco Tipos de Medo.

Personal life Xamã was born in 1989 in Rio de Janeiro and raised in the neighborhood of Sepetiba. 2022 Travessia Himself Episodes: "12 de outubro" and "20 de outubro" 2023 The Masked Singer Brasil Participant Season 3

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Latin Grammy Award for Best Portuguese Language Urban Performance
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Geizon Carlos da Cruz Fernandes

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Xamã?

Brazilian rapper and actor

When was Xamã born?

Xamã was born on 30 October 1989 in Rio de Janeiro.

What is Xamã's occupation?

Xamã is a rapper, poet, singer and actor.

What nationality is Xamã?

Xamã is Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Xamã

· Wikidata: Q106977922

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