Kevinho
{{short description|Brazilian MC}}
{{Distinguish|MC Kevin}}
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| birth_name = Kevin Kawan de Azevedo
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| birth_place = Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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| years_active = 2012–present
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Kevin Kawan de Azevedo (born September 15, 1998), better known as Kevinho, is a Brazilian singer and songwriter. He is best known for his 2016 hit "Olha a Explosão". His music is most commonly classified as funk carioca.
Career
=2012-2017: Career beginnings and "Olha a Explosão"=
He began his career in 2012, promoting his songs on the internet, highlighting the song "Tá Bombando É". Earlier in his career, Kevinho was a member of KL Produtora and appeared as a guest participant in several clips released by other artists of the producer. In 2016, he became a member of KondZilla Records and in May released his first hit single, "Elas Gostam" featuring MC Davi. In September, he released the single "Tumbalutum", a song that made the artist invited to participate in several television programs. In March 2017, the single "Turutum" was released.
In December the single "Olha a Explosão" was released. The song became his main hit, becoming a hit, being a long time between the most played in the country and carnival in 2017, making the singer become known nationally.{{Cite web|url=https://vejario.abril.com.br/cultura-lazer/funk-olha-a-explosao-e-o-hit-do-carnaval-2017-no-spotify/|title=Funk "Olha a Explosão" é o hit do Carnaval 2017 no Spotify|website=VEJA RIO|language=pt-BR|access-date=2019-12-08}} The song also entered the Latin American charts, earning an international remix in partnership with American rappers French Montana and 2 Chainz and Venezuelan singer Nacho.{{Cite web|url=https://g1.globo.com/pop-arte/musica/noticia/funk-brasileiro-se-espalha-nas-paradas-da-america-latina-com-olha-a-explosao-e-bum-bum-tam-tam.ghtml|title=Funk brasileiro se espalha nas paradas da América Latina com 'Olha a explosão' e 'Bum bum tam tam'|website=G1|language=pt-br|access-date=2019-12-08}}{{Cite web|url=https://portalpopline.com.br/olha-explosao-hit-do-mc-kevinho-ganha-versao-internacional-com-2-chainz-french-montana-e-nacho/|title="Olha a Explosão": hit do MC Kevinho ganha versão internacional com 2 Chainz, French Montana e Nacho|date=2018-04-27|website=POPline|language=pt-BR|access-date=2019-12-08}} The song also gained a version in forró with the participation of singer Wesley Safadão.{{Cite web|url=https://todateen.com.br/mc-kevinho-olha-explosao-wesley-safadao/|title=MC Kevinho lança versão de "Olha a Explosão'' com Wesley Safadão|date=2017-02-03|website=todateen|language=pt-BR|access-date=2019-12-08|archive-date=2019-03-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328203357/https://todateen.com.br/mc-kevinho-olha-explosao-wesley-safadao/|url-status=dead}} In March 2017, he released the single "O Grave Bater".{{Cite web|url=https://www.odia.com.br/_conteudo/diversao/2017-03-24/mc-kevinho-alcanca-12-milhoes-de-visualizacoes-com-novo-hit.html|title=MC Kevinho alcança 12 milhões de visualizações com novo hit|last=Dia|first=O.|date=2017-03-24|website=O Dia - Diversão|language=pt-br|access-date=2019-12-08}} In June, the single "Tô Apaixonado Nessa Mina" was released.{{Cite web|url=http://www.fmodia.com.br/noticias/apaixonado-nessa-mina-mc-kevinho-lanca-clipe-novo/|title=Tô Apaixonado Nessa Mina. MC Kevinho lança clipe novo|website=FM O Dia|language=pt-BR|access-date=2019-12-08|archive-date=2022-10-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221028011539/http://www.fmodia.com.br/noticias/apaixonado-nessa-mina-mc-kevinho-lanca-clipe-novo/|url-status=dead}} In July, he released the single "Encaixa" in partnership with singer Léo Santana.{{Cite web|url=https://www.correio24horas.com.br/noticia/nid/leo-santana-e-mc-kevinho-lancam-clipe-juntos-assista/|title=Léo Santana e MC Kevinho lançam clipe juntos; assista|last=Redação|first=Da|date=2017-07-29|website=Jornal CORREIO {{!}} Notícias e opiniões que a Bahia quer saber|language=pt-BR|access-date=2019-12-08}} In November, he released with the participation of country duo Matheus & Kauan the single "Deixa Ela Beijar".{{Cite web|url=http://www.fmodia.com.br/noticias/deixa-ela-beijar-e-o-novo-clipe-da-dupla-matheus-e-kauan-e-conta-com-participacao-especial/|title='Deixa Ela Beijar' é a nova música do cantor Kevinho com participação de sertanejos|website=FM O Dia|language=pt-BR|access-date=2019-12-08|archive-date=2019-03-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328230511/http://www.fmodia.com.br/noticias/deixa-ela-beijar-e-o-novo-clipe-da-dupla-matheus-e-kauan-e-conta-com-participacao-especial/|url-status=dead}} In December, the single "Rabiola" was released.{{Cite web|url=http://g1.globo.com/musica/blog/mauro-ferreira/post/que-madonna-fique-atenta-rabiola-e-mais-uma-musica-de-mc-kevinho.html|title=Que Madonna fique atenta: 'Rabiola' é 'mais uma' música de MC Kevinho {{!}} G1 Música Blog do Mauro Ferreira|website=Mauro Ferreira|language=pt-br|access-date=2019-12-08}}
=2018-present: Subsequent singles=
In January 2018, he released the single "Ta Tum Tum" in partnership with country duo Simone & Simaria.{{Cite web|url=https://www.correiobraziliense.com.br/app/noticia/diversao-e-arte/2018/01/31/interna_diversao_arte,656891/simone-simaria-e-mc-kevinho.shtml|title='Ta tum tum': MC Kevinho lança parceria com a dupla Simone & Simaria|last=Braziliense|first=Correio|date=2018-01-31|website=Correio Braziliense|language=pt-BR|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-12-08}} In May, he released the single "Papum", a World Cup hit.{{Cite web|url=https://metropolitanafm.com.br/musicas/kevinho-lanca-musica-papum-novo-hit-para-a-copa-do-mundo-2018-assista-ao-clipe|title=Kevinho lança "PaPum", novo hit para a Copa do Mundo 2018; assista ao clipe|date=2018-05-07|website=Metropolitana FM|language=pt-br|access-date=2019-12-08|archive-date=2019-07-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190730134442/https://metropolitanafm.com.br/musicas/kevinho-lanca-musica-papum-novo-hit-para-a-copa-do-mundo-2018-assista-ao-clipe|url-status=dead}} In September, the single "O Bebe" was released with the participation of MC Kekel.{{Cite web|url=https://entretenimento.uol.com.br/noticias/redacao/2018/09/11/kevinho-e-mc-kekel-lancam-clipe-de-o-bebe-assista.htm|title=Kevinho e MC Kekel lançam clipe de "O Bebê"; assista|website=entretenimento.uol.com.br|language=pt-br|access-date=2019-12-08}} In December, he signed to Warner Music Records and released the single "Agora É Tudo Meu" in partnership with Dennis DJ.{{Cite web|url=https://portalpopline.com.br/dennis-dj-e-kevinho-lancam-clipe-de-agora-e-tudo-meu-gravado-em-los-angeles-assista/|title=Dennis DJ e Kevinho lançam clipe de "Agora É Tudo Meu", gravado em Los Angeles; assista!|date=2018-12-10|website=POPline|language=pt-BR|access-date=2019-12-08}} In March, he released the single "Facilita".{{Cite web|url=https://www.papelpop.com/2019/03/kevinho-lanca-mais-um-hit-facilita/|title=Kevinho lança mais um hit, "Facilita"|date=2019-03-22|website=PAPELPOP|language=pt-BR|access-date=2019-12-08}} In April, the single "Salvou Meu Dia" was released in partnership with singer Gusttavo Lima.{{Cite web|url=https://portalpopline.com.br/vem-hit-kevinho-lanca-clipe-de-salvou-meu-dia-com-participacao-de-gusttavo-lima-e-os-noivos-carlinhos-maia-e-lucas-guimaraes/|title=Vem hit! Kevinho lança clipe de "Salvou Meu Dia" com participação de Gusttavo Lima e os noivos Carlinhos Maia e Lucas Guimarães|date=2019-04-30|website=POPline|language=pt-BR|access-date=2019-12-08}} In June, he released the single "Uma Nora Pra Cada Dia".{{Cite web|url=https://entretenimento.uol.com.br/noticias/redacao/2019/06/28/kevinho-se-joga-no-funk-150-bpm-com-uma-nora-pra-cada-dia-ouca.htm|title=Kevinho se joga no funk 150 BPM com Uma Nora Pra Cada Dia; veja o clipe|website=entretenimento.uol.com.br|language=pt-br|access-date=2019-12-08}} Having these last three songs released on the Spotify Top 200.{{Cite web|url=https://portalpopline.com.br/kevinho-emplaca-3-musicas-no-top-200-do-spotify-apos-lancar-uma-nora-pra-cada-dia/|title=Kevinho emplaca 3 músicas no Top 200 do Spotify após lançar "Uma Nora Pra Cada Dia"|date=2019-07-02|website=POPline|language=pt-BR|access-date=2019-12-08}} In August, he released the single "Credo que Delícia".{{Cite web|url=https://entretenimento.uol.com.br/noticias/redacao/2019/08/22/kevinho-lanca-credo-que-delicia-sua-nova-musica-ouca-aqui.htm|title=Kevinho lança Credo, que Delícia, sua nova música; veja o clipe|website=entretenimento.uol.com.br|language=pt-br|access-date=2019-12-08}} On May 15, he released the single "Te Gusta".{{Cite web|title=Te Gusta - Kevinho - Clipe e Letra|url=https://kondzilla.com/vc/te-gusta/|website=KondZilla.com|language=pt-br|access-date=2020-05-16}}{{Citation|title=Kevinho - Te Gusta (kondzilla.com)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndQ4hf17CyY|language=en|access-date=2020-05-16}}