Wesley Safadão

Origin

Fortaleza, CE

Years active

2003

Genres

forró, sertanejo, axé

Biography

Wesley Oliveira da Silva, known professionally as Wesley Safadão, is a prominent Brazilian singer, music producer, businessman, and presenter born in Fortaleza, Ceará, on September 6, 1988. He initially rose to prominence as the leader of the band Garota Safada, which was formed by his family in 2003 and gained massive popularity throughout the Northeast and North regions of Brazil with its accelerated rhythm and memorable hits like "Tentativas Em Vão" and "Disco Voador".

Transitioning to a highly successful solo career, Safadão released his first solo live album in 2015, Ao Vivo em Brasília, which achieved double platinum status and featured the chart-topping single "Camarote". Over the years, he established himself as one of the highest-earning and most sought-after artists in the Brazilian music industry, collaborating with numerous major acts such as Ivete Sangalo, Anitta, and Marcos e Belutti. His relentless touring schedule, massive festival presence, and innovative projects like the WS On Board cruise have cemented his legacy within the country's popular music landscape.