Mãolee

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Also known as

Henrique Paes Lima

Years Active

2009–presente

Genres

hip hop, rap, trap, funk carioca, house music

Instruments

FL Studio, MIDI controller

Biography

Henrique Paes Lima, better known by his stage name Mãolee, is a Brazilian music producer, beatmaker, and DJ, born in Rio de Janeiro. He emerged onto the hip hop scene in 2009 by forming a partnership with rapper Filipe Ret, releasing the album "Numa Margem Distante". This collaboration extended to other works by Ret, such as "Vivaz" (2012), "Revel" (2015), and "Audaz" (2018), in which Mãolee produced several tracks.

Mãolee is also known for producing music for other renowned national rap artists, including BK', L7NNON, Pocah, and MC Poze do Rodo, among many others. His sound is marked by influences from soul, funk, and samba, genres that accompanied him during his upbringing in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro. This cultural foundation is reflected in his productions, which transition between boom bap, trap, and funk carioca.

Since 2017, Mãolee has stood out as a solo artist, releasing albums such as "Bendito" (2018) and "Confia" (2024). He is one of the founders of the record label Tudubom Records and also the electronic music label ALL GOOD. With a consolidated career and over 200 million views on his works, Mãolee is recognized as one of the pioneers and most influential producers in Brazilian urban music.

Discography

• Numa Margem Distante (2009)
• Bendito (2018)
• Mano Não Toca na Lace (2019)
• M.O.Q.O. (2021)
• CONFIA (INSTRUMENTAL) (2024)
• CONFIA (2024)