TZ da Coronel

TZ da Coronel, born Matheus de Araújo Santos on July 6, 2001, in Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro, is a Brazilian funk and hip-hop artist whose music blends trap, funk carioca, and rap influences. His artistic name combines the nickname “Matheuzinho” (TZ) with "Coronel," a nod to the street where he grew up. He began his musical journey in freestyle battles at Morro do Limão in 2017, later gaining attention with his breakout hit "Poesia Acústica 13" and debut album É O Trem! in 2022, featuring collaborations with artists like MC Cabelinho and Veigh. In 2023, he cemented his reputation with Dacoromode, a critically acclaimed album that showcased his lyrical dexterity and production prowess, and founded his own label, Cúpula, under Sony's The Orchard Brasil. TZ da Coronel achieved mainstream success with the 2024 single "Qual é seu desejo?," a collaboration with Ryu, the Runner, which topped the Billboard Brasil Hot 100 and solidified his position in the Brazilian music scene. His third studio album, Direto da Selva (2024), continued to highlight his innovative approach to music, blending organic funk roots with modern trap elements, making TZ da Coronel a dynamic force in contemporary Brazilian urban music.

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