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Nina Fernandes

Nina Fernandes (born 3 September 1999 in São Paulo[2]) is a Brazilian singer-songwriter, occasionally hailed as one of the "new MPB rising stars".[3] Her 2017 single "Cruel" was certified gold by Pro-Música Brasil.[4]

Nina Fernandes
Born (1999-09-03) 3 September 1999 (age 25)
São Paulo,[1] Brazil
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • instrumentalist
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
Years active2015–present
LabelsSLAP/Som Livre (2017-2022), Sony Music Brasil (2016; 2024-)

Biography and career

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Fernandes composed the English language song "Your Eyes" at age 15;[5] the song would be released 2016 with electronic artist Pontifexx under Sony Music. Encouraged by singer Nando Reis, whom she met at a flight after coming back to Brazil from the U.S., she composed her first Portuguese language song, "Sem fim", which reached Fernando Lobo, then general manager at Som Livre.[5]

Fernandes has cited Aurora, Florence Welch, the aforementioned Nando Reis and Marisa Monte among her influences,[6][7][5] as well as Charli XCX, Sevdaliza and SOPHIE.[8]

Her first EP, Nina Fernandes, was released 27 October 2017 by Som Live under its SLAP label, including "Cruel", featured at Rede Globo telenovela Tempo de Amar[5] and, as a digital single, certified gold,[4] and "Estrada", whose videoclip was filmed in Portugal.[2] All the tracks were her own compositions.

In 2019, Digitando..., her second EP was released also under SLAP, which included "Beijo", part of the TV series Malhação: Toda forma de amar soundtrack,[9] "Casa", included on the soundtrack for the Netflix film Pai em dobro,[7] and "Arroz com feijão", featuring OutroEu.[10]

Her first album, amor é fuga: fuja, was released 6 October 2021 under Som Livre.[1]

Fernandes signed again with Sony Music Brasil and released Sussurro 16 August 2024, the first single of Bhangzwum, her second album to be released the following month.[9] Two weeks later, Fernandes released a second single, Água.[11]

Her second album, Bhangzwn, was released 6 September 2024.[8]

Composer

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Besides composing most of her own songs, Fernandes co-wrote "Te procuro" for pop duo Anavitória, included on their 2021 album Cor; Fernandes's own rendition of the song is included on her 2021 album amor é fuga: fuja.

Discography

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Albums

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  • amor é fuga: fuja (Som Livre, 2021)
  • Bhangzwn[9][8] (Sony Music, 2024)

EP

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  • Nina Fernandes (SLAP/Som Livre, 2017)
  • Digitando... (SLAP/Som Livre, 2019)

Singles

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Som Livre / SLAP

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  • "Cruel" (2017)
  • "Estrada 2.0" (2018)
  • "Beijo" (2018)
  • "Casa" (2018)
  • "Por onde anda você?" (2020)
  • "Casa" (2020, with César Lacerda)

Independently released

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  • "você vai gostar de mim" (2021)
  • "compromisso" (2021)
  • "o mesmo dia" (2022)
  • "feitiço" (2022)
  • "eu posso ser quem eu quiser" (2022)
  • "dez mil coisas" (2023, with Roberta Campos)

Sony Music Brasil

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  • "Your eyes" (2016, as Nina F, with Pontifexx)
  • "Sussurro" (2024)
  • "Água" (2024)

Collaborations

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Deck

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  • "Flecha" (2023, with Rebeca)

References

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  1. ^ a b "Nina Fernandes faz show de lançamento do álbum "Amor é Fuga: Fuja" em novo mirante de São Paulo". Conexão Magazine. 6 October 2021. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Nina Fernandes lança música e clipe de "Estrada"". Alpha FM. 1 September 2018. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  3. ^ Barbosa, Maria Eloisa (22 July 2024). "Nina Fernandes, promessa da MPB, anuncia shows gratuitos em São Paulo; saiba como assistir". Alpha FM. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Brazilian certifications – Nina Fernandes". Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
  5. ^ a b c d Bonini, Marina (27 October 2017). "Nina Fernandes: a revelação da música brasileira que você precisa conhecer". Revista Quem. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  6. ^ Brito, Hagamenon (12 August 2019). "Conheça a revelação pop Nina Fernandes, uma garota especial". Correio 24 Horas. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  7. ^ a b Sanches, Pedro Alexandre (23 June 2023). "Entre o folk e a MPB, Nina Fernandes mostra álbum intimista". ELLE Brasil. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  8. ^ a b c Cartaxo, Diego (6 September 2024). "Nina Fernandes inaugura nova era e apresenta BHANGZWN". Pop Mais Brasil. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
  9. ^ a b c de Assis, Marcelo (16 August 2024). "Nina Fernandes assina com a Sony Music e lança 'Sussurro'". Correio Braziliense. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  10. ^ Silva, Cristiano (2 May 2019). "Nina Fernandes apresenta turnê "Digitando…"". O Estado CE. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  11. ^ Dugaich, Mayra (31 August 2024). "Nina Fernandes segue nova fase e apresenta o single 'Água'". Terra Brasil. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
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