Kevin Kawan de Azevedo (born September 15, 1998), better known as Kevinho, is a Brazilian singer and songwriter. He is best known for his 2017 hit "Olha a Explosão". His music is most commonly classified as funk carioca.
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| Born | Kevin Kawan de Azevedo September 15, 1998 |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
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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.[1] 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.[2][3] The song also gained a version in forró with the participation of singer Wesley Safadão.[4] In March 2017, he released the single "O Grave Bater".[5] In June, the single "Tô Apaixonado Nessa Mina" was released.[6] In July, he released the single "Encaixa" in partnership with singer Léo Santana.[7] In November, he released with the participation of country duo Matheus & Kauan the single "Deixa Ela Beijar".[8] In December, the single "Rabiola" was released.[9]
2018-present: Subsequent singles
In January 2018, he released the single "Ta Tum Tum" in partnership with country duo Simone & Simaria.[10] In May, he released the single "Papum", a World Cup hit.[11] In September, the single "O Bebe" was released with the participation of MC Kekel.[12] In December, he signed to Warner Music Records and released the single "Agora É Tudo Meu" in partnership with Dennis DJ.[13] In March, he released the single "Facilita".[14] In April, the single "Salvou Meu Dia" was released in partnership with singer Gusttavo Lima.[15] In June, he released the single "Uma Nora Pra Cada Dia".[16] Having these last three songs released on the Spotify Top 200.[17] In August, he released the single "Credo que Delícia".[18] On May 15, he released the single "Te Gusta".[19][20]