DJ Gabriel do Borel

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Also known as

Gabriel Luiz Santos

Years Active

2011

Genres

funk carioca, baile funk, funk

Biography

Gabriel Luiz Santos, better known as DJ Gabriel do Borel, was born on January 27, 1999, in Rio de Janeiro, RJ. Raised in the Borel favela, he was inspired by favela block parties to start his musical career in 2011, producing his first tracks at home. Self-taught, he learned how to produce and tried his hand as an MC, seeking knowledge on platforms like YouTube.

His rise in music began to gain momentum around 2017, when his beat became a trademark in funk songs that repeated the line "Borel, Borel, Borel". He also explored the "proibidão" style, songs with spicier lyrics. The DJ has produced for several renowned artists, including Anitta, Ludmilla, Luísa Sonza, MC Mirella, MC Lucy, MC Rick, and Spanish pop star Rosalía.

DJ Gabriel do Borel has been expanding his reach into the international market, with his productions being used in fashion shows by brands like Mugler and Louis Vuitton, and even in sets by artists like Björk. He also collaborated with Anitta on her album "Funk Generation", co-producing six tracks, and participated in the soundtrack of the series "Robyn Hood". In addition to his career as a DJ and producer, Gabriel also works as an actor, playing the character Doca in the film "Nosso Sonho", a biographical film about Claudinho & Bochecha.