Who is Américo?

Américo is a Portuguese singer and composer who has been making music for over two decades. Born João Manuel Pereira, he is the son of the legendary musician António Variações. He has released several albums with various labels in his career. His style combines traditional Portuguese music with elements of rock and reggae.

Early Life

Américo was born in 1976 to António Variações and Joana Pereira in Lisbon, Portugal. He first began playing music as a child, learning to play the guitar from his father. He also took piano lessons from his mother. As a teenager, he formed a band with friends and began performing at local bars and clubs.

Career

In 1996, Américo released his debut album “Gosto do Prazer” with EMI Portugal. The album was well received by critics and featured a number of hit songs. He followed up with the release of his second album “Foi Bom Demais” in 1998. The album featured collaborations with other popular Portuguese artists such as Anselmo Ralph and Djodje. In 2000, Américo released his third album “Gosto de Tudo” which was even more successful than its predecessor.

Recent Projects

In recent years, Américo has continued to make music and perform live shows around Europe. He released the album “Gosto de Tudo II” in 2016 which featured collaborations with some of Portugal's most popular musicians such as Anselmo Ralph and Djodje. He also collaborated with the American rapper Nipsey Hussle on the song “Paz e Amor” which was included on the album “Amor e Paz”. In 2018 he released his latest album “A Voz do Povo” which is a compilation of some of his greatest hits as well as some new songs.

Conclusion

Américo is one of Portugal's most popular musicians and has been making music for over two decades. His style combines traditional Portuguese music with elements of rock and reggae. He has released several successful albums throughout his career and continues to perform live shows around Europe.