Pabllo Vittar whose real name is Phabullo Rodrigues da Silva was born on November 1, 1993. She is a renowned Brazilian drag queen and singer. Vittar has made a significant impact on the music scene with a versatile style that incorporates pop, electronic music, and Brazilian genres such as tecno brega, arrocha, funk carioca, and forró.
Vittar’s debut studio album, Vai Passar Mal, released in 2017, introduced a unique blend of pop and Brazilian musical elements. The album includes hit singles like “Nêga,” “Todo Dia,” “K.O.,” “Corpo Sensual,” “Então Vai” featuring Diplo, and “Indestrutível.” The single “K.O.” catapulted Vittar to nationwide fame, amassing over 381 million views on YouTube. “Corpo Sensual” also achieved massive success, with over 321 million views.
In 2018, Vittar released the second studio album, Não Para Não, which followed a similar formula of mixing Brazilian and international influences. The album features singles such as “Problema Seu,” “Disk Me,” “Seu Crime,” “Buzina,” and “Não Vou Deitar.” “Disk Me” and “Problema Seu” were particularly successful, with the former reaching over 85 million views and the latter over 112 million views on YouTube.
Pabllo Vittar has collaborated with various international artists, most notably on Major Lazer’s “Sua Cara” alongside Anitta. The music video for “Sua Cara” reached 25 million views within the first 24 hours, placing it among the top ten most-viewed online videos on its release day. Vittar also featured on Charli XCX’s track “I Got It” from the mixtape Pop 2 and later collaborated with her on the single “Flash Pose,” which was included in Vittar’s album 111.
The 111 1 EP, released on October 31, 2019, included popular singles such as “Parabéns” featuring Psirico, “Amor de Que,” and “Flash Pose.” “Amor de Que” became particularly successful during the 2020 Brazilian Carnival, garnering over 138 million views on YouTube. “Parabéns” also enjoyed significant success, with over 127 million views.
On March 24, 2020, Vittar released the full 111 album, which combined tracks from the EP and new songs featuring collaborations with artists like Jerry Smith and Thalía. The album showcased Vittar’s versatility, with songs in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, and included hit singles such as “Clima Quente,” “Tímida,” and “Rajadão.”
Pabllo Vittar’s achievements include becoming the first Grammy-nominated drag queen with the nomination of “Sua Cara” at the 19th Annual Latin Grammy Awards. Vittar also made history by being the first drag queen to win an MTV Europe Music Award (EMA) for Best Brazilian Act in its 25-year history, securing the award consecutively for two years.
Vittar’s music often explores themes of love, self-confidence, and partying, delivered through a distinctive vocal range spanning 2.3 octaves. Influenced by a mix of international and Brazilian artists, Vittar has drawn inspiration from legends like Aretha Franklin, Donna Summer, Whitney Houston, and Brazilian icons such as Gilberto Gil and Caetano Veloso.
Pabllo Vittar’s dynamic performances and unique musical style have made him a prominent figure in both the Brazilian and international music scenes, celebrated for pushing boundaries and representing the LGBTQ+ community with pride.
