Mano Reco

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Also known as

Denilson Vertelo

Years Active

1997–Presente

Genres

rap, hip hop, gospel, gospel rap

Instruments

vocal, dj

Biography

Denilson Vertelo, better known as Mano Reco, is a Brazilian singer and rapper born in São Paulo, SP, in 1979. His journey in music began early, at the age of nine, as a DJ. Later, he became the lead singer of the renowned rap group Detentos do Rap, with which he released several albums and a DVD, establishing himself as an important figure in the national hip hop scene. The influence of groups like Racionais MC's was fundamental in his first steps as an artist.

Mano Reco's life took a transformative turn in 2005, when he began a Theology course. What started as a search for inspiration for new compositions for Detentos do Rap ended up becoming a watershed moment in his life. Upon deepening his studies, Denilson converted to Christianity, a moment that led him to leave the group and the life of crime and violence associated with it. He began to dedicate his art to the message of the gospel, adopting gospel rap as his main musical style.

Following his conversion, Mano Reco pursued a solo career, releasing albums such as "A Verdade Dói Mas Liberta" (2007) and "Metanóia" (2016). His music began to reflect his journey of transformation, addressing themes of faith, redemption, and overcoming adversity. In 2023, he signed a contract with the record label Trindade Records, marking a new chapter in his career. In addition to his musical work, Mano Reco also works as a pastor and evangelist, traveling throughout Brazil to share his testimony and the word of God through rap.

Discography

• A Verdade Dói mas Liberta (2008)
• Metanóia (2016)