Mr. Thug

Diego Raphael Villanueva (Rio de Janeiro, September 15, 1990) better known by his stage name Mr. Thug, is a Brazilian singer-songwriter. He is the lead singer and co-founder of the group Bonde da Stronda.

History

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 has more than 765 tattoos.

Personal life

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]

Discography

Albums

Solo

• 2015 - SMOKE SWAG
• 2016 - THUGLUV

with Bonde da Stronda

• Stronda Style
• Nova Era da Stronda
• A Profecia
• Corporação
• Feito pras Damas
• O Lado Certo da Vida Certa
• GOLD

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)

References