Ebony

Origin

Queimados, RJ

Also known as

Milena Pinto de Oliveira

Years active

2019

Genres

rap, hip hop, trap, pop

Biography

Milena Pinto de Oliveira, known artistically as Ebony, is a Brazilian rapper, singer, and songwriter born in Queimados, Rio de Janeiro, on April 27, 2000. She began her musical career in 2019, releasing her first singles on the SoundCloud platform. Her artistic trajectory is marked by authenticity and the exploration of relevant social themes in her lyrics, which quickly made her stand out in the Brazilian music scene.

Ebony grew up in Baixada Fluminense and, before dedicating herself fully to music, worked in various fields, such as a tutor and a salesperson. Her musical background is self-taught, and she shows interest in a wide range of genres, including indie, funk, rock, and pop, in addition to hip-hop. This diversity of influences is reflected in her sound, which she describes as "pop-rap," striving not to limit herself to musical labels.

Her album "Terapia", released in 2023, was acclaimed by critics and recognized by the São Paulo Association of Art Critics (APCA) as one of the 50 best national albums of the year. The artist also stood out for her stance in debates on sexism and gender inequality in music, as evidenced in her diss track "Espero que Entendam". Ebony is seen as an important figure in the renewal of female rap in Brazil, paving the way for new artists and addressing issues important to her generation.