Marcus Vinicius da Cruz de Melo, better known as MV Bill, is a celebrated Brazilian rapper, singer and songwriter.
List of Mv Bill's featurings
Mano Brown, ConeCrewDiretoria, MC Daleste & MC Boco
Mv Bill's age
Mv Bill is currently 51 years old.
Mv Bill's country of origin
Mv Bill is from Brazil.
Mv Bill's real name
Mv Bill's real name is Marcus Vinicius da Cruz de Melo.
The Success Story of Mv Bill
Who is MV Bill?
MV Bill is a renowned Brazilian rapper, singer and songwriter who has achieved immense success with his socially conscious lyrics. Born Marcus Vinicius da Cruz de Melo on October 12, 1972 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, he started his career in rap music at a very young age. He has released several albums over the years, which have all met with great success in the music industry.
Early Life & Career
MV Bill was born into a poor family living in the slums of Rio de Janeiro. He started rapping at the age of 14 and soon became popular among his peers for his socially conscious lyrics. He went on to release two albums in the early 2000s: ‘Cenas de Guerra’ (2001) and ‘Trocando em Miúdos’ (2002). Both albums were praised by critics and fans alike for their complex lyrics and powerful message.
Mainstream Success
In 2004, MV Bill released his third album, ‘Falcão – Mensageiro da Paz’. The album was an instant hit and was praised for its socially conscious lyrics and powerful message. It was certified gold by ABPD (Brazilian Association of Record Producers). The album also won him numerous awards including Best Rap/Hip-Hop Album at the Latin Grammy Awards.
Recent Projects
MV Bill has continued to make music over the years despite his mainstream success. In 2017, he released his fifth studio album titled ‘Tribalistas’ which featured collaborations with other popular musicians such as Mano Brown, ConeCrewDiretoria, MC Daleste and MC Boco. He also released a documentary film in 2018 titled ‘Rise of the Phoenix’ which follows his journey from the slums of Rio de Janeiro to international stardom. The film was widely acclaimed with critics praising it for its raw emotion and powerful message.
Legacy
MV Bill has achieved immense success throughout his career with several gold and platinum records to his name. He has also been honored with numerous awards including Best Rap/Hip-Hop Album at the Latin Grammy Awards. His music has inspired many upcoming Brazilian hip-hop artists as well as social activists all over the world.
