Michel Teló (Brazilian Portuguese: [miˈʃɛw teˈlɔ] ) (born 21 January 1981) is a Brazilian sertanejo singer-songwriter and actor.[1][2] Before his solo act, he was a lead singer in various bands, most notably Grupo Tradição.[3] His biggest national and international hit "Ai Se Eu Te Pego" reached number one in most European and Latin American charts.[4]
Michel Teló | |
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Teló in 2018 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 21 January 1981 Medianeira, Paraná, Brazil |
| Origin | Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, accordion |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels | Universal Music Brazil |
| Formerly of | Tradição |
Teló's artistic career began in 1987 when he made his first solo performance in his school choir, singing a piece by Roberto Carlos and Erasmo Carlos. At ten, his father gave him an accordion. At age 12, upon encouragement by neighbors, school friends, and his brothers, he formed a band, "Guri," which played traditional music. He was the band's lead singer and composer. Besides his love for the harmonica, Teló also took piano lessons for five years. He was also a dancer and played the accordion, harmonica, and guitar.[5][6][7]
Grupo Tradição (1997–2008)
editIn 1997, Teló joined the band Grupo Tradição where he sang the band's biggest hits, such as "Barquinho", "O Caldeirão", "Pra Sempre Minha Vida", "A Brasileira", and "Eu Quero Você."[7][8] In 2008, he left Grupo Tradição, and his final album with the band, Micareta Sertaneja 2, was nominated for a Latin Grammy in the Brazilian music category.[9] He was replaced by Guilherme Bertoldo, but the band had lost most of its appeal due to his departure and soon members began to quit the band, not having enough trust in the viability of the band without Teló.[10]
Solo career (2008–present)
editTeló’s debut solo album Balada Sertaneja was released in 2009 by Brazilian record label Som Livre.[7][9] [11] It was produced by Ivan Myazato and had two charting singles: "Ei, psiu! Beijo me liga" and "Amanhã sei lá".[11][7][9][12] The release of the live album Michel Teló – Ao Vivo earned him a gold disc and featured the single “Fugidinha,” which reached number one in the Brazilian Hot 100 charts.[7][9][12]
Throughout 2011, Teló played over 240 shows.[12] According to Forbes magazine, Teló's Fugidinha Tour was attended by more than 17 million people, and Teló reportedly made $18 million alone in 2011.[13] Teló has also released two DVDs, one containing songs from the 1980/90s and in collaboration with Milionário & José Rico, Bruno e Marrone, and João Bosco & Vinícius, and the other, entitled Michel Na Balada, which contained new songs.[12]
In 2014, Michel Teló worked with Prince Royce to create a Portuguese version of Royce's song "Darte un Beso". The pair performed it live together for the first time at the Premios Billboard Latin Awards ceremony in late April of that year.[9][14]
From 2015-2023, Teló was a coach on The Voice Brasil and The Voice Kids Brasil. Out of his eleven seasons, 8 of them were won by his team. Marking Teló the second most winningest of The Voice franchise, behind Blake Shelton with 9 wins overall.
International fame
editIn 2011, Telo released "Ai Se Eu Te Pego," which became popular when Brazilian soccer player Neymar danced to the song in a viral YouTube video.[9][15] In the Spanish professional league, Marcelo and Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid danced to the song when Ronaldo scored the first goal against Málaga on October 22, 2011. On October 29, 2011, Brazilian left-back André Santos danced to “Ai Se Eu Te Pego” after scoring the 2–2 equalizer in Arsenal's 5–3 victory over London rivals Chelsea. In the Superleague Greece, Simão Mate, Cleyton, Sebastián Leto, and other Panathinaikos' players danced to it when Cleyton scored the first goal against PAOK on October 30, 2011. Other players who have publicly celebrated to this song include: Adrian Mierzejewski, Marco Reus, Lewis Holtby, Alexandre Pato, Kevin-Prince Boateng, Robinho, Lucas, Maxi Rodríguez, Sebastián Coates, Marquinhos, Ricardo Laborde, Felipe Melo, Emmanuel Eboué, and Farid El Alagui.[16][17]
Awards and nominations
editTeló won the award for "Best Tormentone" at the 2012 TRL Awards.[18] In April of that year, Michel Teló sang "Oh If I Catch You" at the Billboard Latin Music Awards, but he was not nominated for any awards.[19]
In 2013, Michel Teló was nominated for seven categories for the Billboard Latin Music Awards.[20] He won Song of the Year for “Ai Se Eu Te Pego.” [21]
In 2015, his compilation Bem Sertanejo was nominated for the 16th Latin Grammy Awards in the Best Sertaneja Music Album category.[22]
In 2020, his album Churrasco do Teló Vol. 2 was nominated for the 21st Latin Grammy Awards in the Best Sertaneja Music Album category.[23] In the following edition, his album Pra Ouvir no Fone was nominated for the same category.[24]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- 2009: Balada Sertaneja
Compilation albums
edit- 2014: Bem Sertanejo
Live albums
edit- 2010: Michel Teló Ao Vivo
- 2011: Michel na Balada
- 2013: Sunset
- 2015: Baile do Teló
Collaborative
edit- 2010: «Alô» (de Léo & Junior)
- 2011: «Vamo Mexê» (con Bruninho & Davi)
- 2013: «Como le gusta a tu cuerpo» (de Carlos Vives)
- 2013: «Que viva la vida (Remix)» (de Wisin)
- 2014: «Te dar um Beijo» («Darte un beso» de Prince Royce)
References
edit- ^ "Jornal Do Brasil – Mar 4, 2011". Jb.com.br. Retrieved September 9, 2012.
- ^ "Correio do Estado – Dec 11, 2010". Correiodoestado.com.br. Archived from the original on June 5, 2012. Retrieved September 9, 2012.
- ^ "Michel Teló relembra da época do Grupo Tradição: Gratidão enorme a todos esses companheiros". CARAS. November 27, 2020.
- ^ "Brazil's Michel Telo performs his international hit Ai Se Eu Te Pego in Miami". Miami Herald. February 7, 2019.
- ^ "MICHEL TELO BIOGRAPHY". FME International Booking & Management.
- ^ "Michel Telo". Groove.
- ^ a b c d e Genzel, Christian. "Michel Teló". iHeart Radio.
- ^ "Michel Telo". Totalismo.
- ^ a b c d e f "Michel Teló Biography". Pandora.
- ^ "Singer who replaced Teló leaves Tradição and assembles double with Thaemey". Globo.
- ^ a b Pires, Tatiana. "Entrevista: Michel Teló". Terra Musica.
- ^ Anderson Antunes (April 18, 2012). "Have You Heard Of Brazilian Country Music Phenomenon Michel Telo Yet? You Will". Forbes. Retrieved September 9, 2012.
- ^ Cobo, Leila (April 15, 2014). "Prince Royce feat. Michel Teló, 'Te Dar Um Beijo': Exclusive Song Premiere". Billboard.
- ^ "Neymar Dance - Ai Se Eu Te Pego". YouTube. November 30, 2011.
- ^ "Michel Telo". Distri Show.
- ^ Felipe Melo funny dance with Eboue Archived June 15, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Michel Telo Biography". AAE Speakers.
- ^ "G1 - Michel Teló tem sete indicações ao 'Billboard Latin Music Awards' - notícias em Música". Música. February 5, 2013.
- ^ Aguila, Justino (March 19, 2013). "Don Omar, Gerardo Ortiz to Perform at Billboard Latin Music Awards". Billboard.
- ^ "Billboard Latin Music Awards: Remember These Winning Moments?". Billboard. February 3, 2016.
- ^ "La lista completa de nominados a los Latin Grammy 2015". Infobae (in Spanish). September 23, 2015. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
- ^ "NOMINEES 21st Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards". The Latin Recording Academy.
- ^ Hussey, Allison; Bloom, Madison (November 18, 2021). "Latin Grammy 2021 Winners: See the Full List Here". Pitchfork. Condé Nast. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
External links
edit- Michel Teló at Todomusica.og Spanish