Lenis Rino

Origin

Belo Horizonte, MG

Years Active

2009

Genres

MPB, rap, dub, contemporary urban music

Instruments

percussion, drums, vocals, bass

Biography

Lenis Rino is a Brazilian musician, percussionist, drummer, singer, and songwriter, recognized for his work in the music scenes of Belo Horizonte and São Paulo. His work spans genres such as rap, dub, and MPB, with influences from traditional Brazilian rhythms such as caboclinho, boi de pindare, and maracatu, blended with contemporary urban music.

His first self-authored album, "Cabeça de Pipa", released in 2009, featured production by Bruno Buarque and guest appearances by several renowned artists, such as Marcelo Mariano, Bruna Caram, and Anelis Assumpção. The work was marked by strong references to rap and dub, as well as MPB, and presented Lenis Rino as a multifaceted artist, working in composition, vocals, and programming.

In his second album, "Mais um Grito", released in 2014, Lenis Rino invested in a raw and more self-authored sound, with his voice in the foreground and a fixed band. The album was recorded in São Paulo and featured co-production by Bruno Buarque, along with guest appearances by Fernando Barba and Dustan Gallas. The work explores the artist's "truth", with visceral lyrics and a fusion of traditional Brazilian rhythms with contemporary elements, being compared to artists like Nação Zumbi and Criolo.

Discography

• Cabeça de Pipa (2010)
• Mais um Grito (2015)
• Pouso (2021)