Biel (singer)
| Biel | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Gabriel Araújo Marins Rodrigues |
| Also known as | MC Biel |
| Born |
20 March 1995 Lorena, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2013-present |
| Labels | Warner Music Brazil |
| Website |
www |
Gabriel Araújo Marins Rodrigues (born 20 March 1995), better known by the stage name Biel, is a Brazilian singer. After achieving online success, he was signed to Warner Music in April 2015. He released his EP Biel and had a string of hits, winning Meus Prêmios Nick Award as a "Revelação Musical" (musical revelation) of the year. He released his album Juntos Vamos Além in 2016.
Career
Gabriel was born in Lorena, São Paulo, Brazil. He is the eldest son of Sérgio Ricardo Marins Rodrigues and of lawyer and former DJ Eliziane Silva Araújo. At 12, he began to show interest in a musical career and became a model, DJ and dancer. At 16, he performed as MC Biel in clubs. In 2013, Biel, he started as an independent funk carioca artist in the styles "funk ostentação" and "funk sedução" and was often dubbed a "Brazilian Justin Bieber". In 2014, he found internet blog series WeBiel. Once signed to Warner Music in 2015, he removed MC from his stage name, to perform funk and pop music under the mononym Biel. The single "Demorô" from his self-titled EP Biel became a commercial success followed up by an even more successful single "Química" also from Biel. His studio album Juntos Vamos Além is released in April 2016 on Warner.
Sexual harassment controversy
On June 3, 2016, it was published in the Brazilian press that Biel was reported in the first women's police station São Paulo for sexual harassment of a IG site[1] reporter, whose identity has been withheld. During a press conference for the release of their second album for Warner Music, Biel was recorded in audio and video harassing the reporter in the presence of other journalists and singer staff. Days later, he was required to testify before the police. As a result of this incident, Biel had several contracts terminated and cancelled performances. The Network Globo canceled a skit on their schedule that would have the participation of Biel.[2] The International Olympic Committee canceled his participation in the Olympic Torch event for which he had been invited.
Discography
Albums
- 2016: Juntos Vamos Além
EPs
- 2015: Biel
Singles
- 2015: "Demorô"
- 2015: "Química"
- 2016: "Melhor Assim" (feat. Ludmilla)
- Others
- 2013: "Ela é Baladeira"
- 2014: "Tô Tirando Onda"
- 2014: "Pimenta"
- 2015: "Boquinha"
Filmography
- 2014–present: (personal web blog series)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nomination | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Meus Prêmios Nick | Revelation | Biel | Won | [3] |
| Gato do Ano | Nominated | ||||
| MIXME Awards | Revelation of the Year | [4] | |||
| Geração Z Awards | National Revelation | [5] | |||
| Radio Music Awards Brasil | Best Singer | Won | [6] | ||
| Revelation | Nominated | ||||
| Best Teen Artist | |||||
| Best Teen Music | "Química" | ||||
| 2016 | Meus Prêmios Nick | Favourite Brazilian Artist | Biel | Nominated | [7] |
References
- ↑ http://delas.ig.com.br/comportamento/2016-06-03/biel-chama-reporter-de-gostosa-em-entrevista-e-diz-que-a-quebraria-no-meio.html
- ↑ "Mc Biel has plans cancelled after accusation of sexual harassment of reporter." (in Portuguese).
- ↑ Amanda Faia (16 October 2015). "Fotos: Biel e One Direction vencem "Meus Prêmios Nick 2015"; Anitta toma banho de slime". Portal Pop. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
- ↑ "Vote nos melhores do ano". Mixme Awards. 17 August 2015. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
- ↑ "Geração Z Awards 2015". Radio Talent. 17 August 2015. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
- ↑ "Radio Music Awards Brasil 2015". 17 August 2015. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
- ↑ "Banda Fly ganha Kid's Choice Awards, no categoria concorriam: Anitta, Biel, Ludmila, Mc Gui e Zé Felipe". tudoinformation.com.br. Retrieved 2016-03-18.