Mr._Thug
Mr. Thug
Musical artist
Diego Villanueva (Rio de Janeiro, September 15, 1990), better known by his stage name Diego Thug, is a Brazilian singer-songwriter. He is the lead singer and co-founder of the group Bonde da Stronda.
Diego Thug | |
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Soujia Boy and Mr Thug | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Diego Raphael Villanueva |
| Born | (1990-09-15) 15 September 1990 (age 33) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Genres | Hip hop, Trap, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, cavaquinho |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Galerão Records, 2N Music, ZeroUM Records |
Diego Villanueva was born on September 15, 1990, in Rio de Janeiro.[1] In 2006, along with Léo Schulz, he founded the group Bonde da Stronda. He is the main songwriter of the group. In their lyrics he portrays his life and that of his friends, talking about their daily reality and histories, usually about partying, girls, friends and his career.
On December 7, 2012, Diego released his single "Tem Espaço? Faz Tatuagem!" along with a music video. The song tells his passion for tattoos.[2]
He currently owns a record label called ZeroUM Records that continues to release solo works, with "Bonde da Stronda" and other artists.
Diego dated the singer Anitta between the years 2011 and 2012. The two posed for a photo session and planned to launch a music video together, which was canceled with their breakup in late 2012.[3]
Albums
- Solo
- 2015 – SMOKE SWAG
- 2016 – THUGLUV
- 2017 – NOVEMBRO
- 2019 – SMOKE SWAG II
- 2020 – THUGLUV II
- 2022 - GERAÇÃO 90
- with Bonde da Stronda
- 2008 - Stronda Style
- 2009 - Nova Era da Stronda
- 2011 - A Profecia
- 2012 - Corporação
- 2013 - Feito pras Damas
- 2013 - O Lado Certo da Vida Certa
- 2015 - GOLD
- 2017 - Principium
- 2020 - Praiana
- 2020 - Motorhead
Singles
- Solo
- 2008 – "Verdadeira Vantagem" (feat. TonzA)
- 2008 – "S.T.R.O.N.D.A" (feat. TonzA & MC Lipy)
- 2009 – "Memorias"
- 2009 – "Ponto de Equilíbrio"
- 2012 – "Tem Espaço? Faz Tatuagem!"
- 2013 – "O Bem Que Eu Preciso"
Collaborations
- 2009 – Chaparraus Nutrs: "Alerta Brasil" (feat. Mr. Thug)
- 2010 – Diwali: "Melhor Assim" (feat. Mr. Thug)
- 2011 – TonzA: "Faço Tudo que Quiser" (feat. Mr. Thug)
- 2013 – Terra Preta: "O Bonde Segue" (feat. Mr. Thug)
- 2013 – Michael Puga [MP]: "Querem Tramar Meu Fim" (feat. Mr. Thug)
- 2013 – Hevo84: "Minha Pira" (feat. Mr. Thug)
- 2016 – Cyber: "Olha Ela" (feat. Mr. Thug, MC Tchesko e Don)
- "Mr. Thug (Bonde da Stronda - Diego) - Tem espaço? Faz Tatuagem - Mundo do Rap ®". Archived from the original on September 27, 2013. Retrieved March 6, 2013.