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In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Romania and the second or paternal family name is Balbino.
Jão
Jão in 2022
Born
João Vitor Romania Balbino

(1994-11-03) 3 November 1994 (age 30)
Américo Brasiliense, São Paulo, Brazil
Alma materUniversity of São Paulo
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Years active2016–present
Musical career
GenresPop
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • keyboard
  • flute
Labels
Websitesitedojao.com
Signature

João Vitor Romania Balbino (born 3 November 1994), known professionally as Jão, is a Brazilian singer-songwriter.

Career

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2016–2018: Career beginnings and first album

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Jão performing at the tour Turnê Lobos in 2018

Jão started posting YouTube videos of him singing covers of popular songs in 2016.[1] They covers caught the attention of Brazilian music producers Pedro Dash and Marcelinho Ferraz.[2] Soon after, he signed a contract with Head Media, a Universal Music Group subsidiary.[3][4] In November 2016, Jão released his debut single, "Dança pra Mim", with Pedrowl.[5] In February 2017, Jão featured in the remix of "Medo Bobo".[6] In October 2017, Jão released the singles "Ressaca" and "Álcool". Its music videos were directed by Gabriel Dietrich.[7] In December 2017, Jão featured in "Só Love", a song by Seakret and Buchecha.[8] In January 2018, Jão released an EP with 4 remixes by Zebu, Goldcash, E-Cologyk and Seakret for "Ressaca".[9]

On January 17, 2018, Jão released "Imaturo".[10] A music video for the song directed by Pedro Tófani was released on January 23.[11] The song reached number one on Spotify's Viral Brasil chart. In Brazil, the song received a diamond certificate.[12] In February 2018, Jão featured in Collab, a project by the band Jota Quest, on the track "Amor Maior".[13] In June 2018, Jão released his debut EP titled Primeiro Acústico.[14] On August 14, 2018, Jão released "Vou Morrer Sozinho" as the lead single from his debut album Lobos.[15]

Lobos was released on August 17, 2018.[16] On December 13, "Me Beija com Raiva" was released as the album's second and final single.[17] The Lobos Tour lasted from September 2018[18] to June 2019.[19] At the 2018 MTV Millennial Awards Brazil, Jão won in the #Prestatenção category.[20] At the Prêmio Jovem Brasileiro 2018, Jão was nominated for Best Singer. Rolling Stone Brasil placed Lobos at number 49 on its list of "the 50 best national albums of 2018", writing: "The national pop is very well served. With Lobos, Jão suffers from love as she glides over beats, synths and bases that invite dance—and make the eyes fill with tears".[21]

2019–2020: Anti-Herói

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Jão performing at the tour Turnê Anti-Herói in 2019

In February 2019, Jão stated that he would release his second album that year.[22] In April 2019, Jão and Malía released the song "Dilema" from Escuta, Malía's debut album.[23] In May 2019, Jão featured in "A Boba Fui Eu", a song from Ludmilla's third live album and studio album Hello Mundo.[24] In the same month, he featured in the song "Andar Sozinho" from Lagum's second album, Coisas da Geração.[25] In June 2019, Jão appeared at São João da Thay, organized by Brazilian digital influencer Thaynara OG.[26] In the same month, he launched an audiovisual project of the tour Turnê Lobos.[27] Jão was nominated for two categories at the 2019 MTV Millennial Awards Brazil, namely Arrasa no Style, and his single "Me Beija com Raiva" being nominated for Video of the Year.[28]

In July 2019, Jão released the single "Louquinho", initially intended as the lead single from their second album.[29] Jão officially unveiled the title of his second studio album, Anti-Herói, in October 2019.[30] In the same month, Jão released "Enquanto Me Beija" as the album's lead single.[31] Anti-Herói was released on October 10, 2019.[32] At the 2019 Prêmio Multishow de Música Brasileira, Jão was nominated in Fiat Argo Experimente.[33] In November 2019, "Essa Eu Fiz pro Nosso Amor" was released as the album's second single.[34] At the Prêmio Contigo! Online 2019, Jão was nominated in Musical Revelation.[35]

The tour Turnê Anti-Herói lasted from October 2019 to February 2020.[36] In April 2020, Jão performed in a live show on YouTube, where he sang several songs.[37][38] In May 2020, Jão and Ivete Sangalo released "Me Liga".[39] In June 2020, Jão featured in "Dúvida", a song from Vitor Kley's fourth studio album, A Bolha.[40] In July 2020, Jão released a live album, Turnê Anti-Herói (Ao Vivo).[41] In September 2020, Jão performed at Menos30 Fest, a project organized by Globo to promote entrepreneurial education.[42] In November, Jão presented a tribute to Brazilian singer Cazuza at the 2020 Prêmio Multishow de Música Brasileira.[43] Jão also performed "Vou Morrer Sozinho" and "Essa Eu Fiz pro Nosso Amor".[44]

2021–present: Pirata

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Jão in 2022

On February 24, 2021, Jão released "Coringa" as the lead single from his third studio album Pirata.[45] A week later, he released "Amor Pirata" as a promotional single.[46][47] Pirate was released on October 19, 2021.[48] The album's second single, "Não Te Amo", was released in conjunction with the album.[49] On November 2, 2021, Luísa Sonza and Jão released "Fugitivos :)", a song from Sonza's second studio album, Doce 22.[50] On November 16, Jão performed at a live show on TikTok, where he sang several songs by Pirata, as well as some previous singles, such as "Me Beija com Raiva", "Imaturo", and "Essa Eu Fiz pro Nosso Amor".[51] On February 9, 2022, "Idiota" was released as the third single from Pirata, with an accompanying music video directed by Pedro Tófani.[52]

In support of Pirata, he embarked on his tour Turnê Pirata, which began in March 2022.[53] On April 5, 2022, he was the opening act for the American band Maroon 5 at Allianz Parque, playing to over 45,000 people. This was the first time he had performed in a stadium.[54]

Personal life

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Jão is openly bisexual and is in a relationship with Pedro Tófani.[55][56]

Discography

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Main article: Jão discography

Studio albums

  • Lobos (2018)
  • Anti-Herói (2019)
  • Pirata (2021)
  • Super (2023)

Tours

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  • Lobos Tour (2018–2019)
  • Anti-Herói Tour (2019–2020)
  • Pirata Tour (2022)
  • Supertunê (2024–2025)

References

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Footnotes

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Citations

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  1. ^ "Jão: conheça os covers desse paulista que está ganhando visibilidade". POPline (in Brazilian Portuguese). 13 January 2017. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
  2. ^ Souza, Jaiane (28 October 2019). "Jão: 5 músicas para conhecer o artista da nova MPB". Culturadoria (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 20 August 2022.
  3. ^ "Após sucesso com covers na internet, o cantor Jão lança os singles "Álcool" e "Ressaca", faixas de estreia de seu primeiro trabalho autoral | Notícias". Universal Music Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). 20 October 2017. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
  4. ^ de Barros, Adriana (24 April 2017). "Canta, Jão! Sucesso com covers no YouTube, cantor mira em carreira autoral" (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
  5. ^ Tintel, Guilherme (24 November 2016). "Essa parceria do Jão com o Pedrowl, "Dança Pra Mim", merece a sua atenção". It Pop. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
  6. ^ "Medo Bobo (Remix) [feat. Jão] - Single by Zebu". Apple Music (US). Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  7. ^ "Dose dupla! Jão lança simultaneamente clipes para "Álcool" e "Ressaca"". POPline (in Brazilian Portuguese). 9 November 2017. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
  8. ^ "Só Love (feat. Jão) - Single by Seakret & Buchecha". Apple Music (US). Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  9. ^ "Ressaca (Remixes) - EP by Jão". Apple Music (US). Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  10. ^ ""Imaturo": Jão lança seu terceiro single oficial; ouça". Portal Famosos Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). 17 January 2018. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
  11. ^ Hosken, Pedro (23 January 2018). "Jão lança clipe LINDO para a ótima 'Imaturo'; vem assistir!". Hugo Gloss (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 20 August 2022.
  12. ^ "Jão recebe certificados de ouro, platina e diamante. Confira!". OFuxico (in Brazilian Portuguese). 5 September 2020. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
  13. ^ "Mari Nolasco e Jão fazem releituras de músicas do Jota Quest". Capricho (in Brazilian Portuguese). 7 February 2018. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
  14. ^ Lima, Cintia Luz (1 June 2018). "Jão lança EP acústico visual com música inédita". Febre Teen (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 20 August 2022.
  15. ^ "Dono do hit "Vou morrer sozinho", o cantor Jão fala sobre pop dramático". Extra (in Brazilian Portuguese). 28 August 2018. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
  16. ^ "Revelado na internet, Jão lança seu primeiro álbum e prepara turnê pelo país". F5 (in Brazilian Portuguese). 17 August 2018. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
  17. ^ "Jão lança o videoclipe de "Me Beija Com Raiva" | Notícias". Universal Music Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). 13 December 2018. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
  18. ^ "Jão anuncia a "Turnê Lobos" e divulga datas em todas as regiões do Brasil". Midiorama (in Brazilian Portuguese). 22 August 2018. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
  19. ^ Jão [@jaoromania] (2 June 2019). "Ontem foi a última data da Turnê Lobos. Mto obrigado por cada gota, de suor ou lágrima, q a gente deixou espalhados em cada canto do Brasil, marcando os lugares q passamos. Minha cabeça já tá fervendo pra dar vida ao meu próximo projeto, então logo a gnt se vê na estrada de novo" (Tweet) (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 11 October 2022 – via Twitter.
  20. ^ "Confira os vencedores do prêmio MTV MIAW; Anitta e Felipe Neto se destacam - Emais". O Estado de S. Paulo (in Brazilian Portuguese). 24 May 2018. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
  21. ^ "Rolling Stone Brasil: os 50 melhores discos nacionais de 2018". Rolling Stone Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). 21 December 2018. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
  22. ^ Monteiro, Karine (18 February 2019). "Jão confirma lançamento de novo álbum". Palco Pop (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  23. ^ Ribeiro, Lucas (18 April 2019). "Malía lança seu álbum de estreia com muita atitude". Tracklist (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  24. ^ "Ouça 'A boba fui eu', parceria entre Ludmilla e Jão". Correio Braziliense (in Brazilian Portuguese). 3 May 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  25. ^ Ferreira, Mauro (15 May 2019). "Lagum toca 'Coisas da geração' entre baladas, reggaes e rock do segundo álbum da banda mineira". G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  26. ^ "Mistura de ritmos marca a terceira edição da festa São João da Thay". Metrópoles (in Brazilian Portuguese). 22 June 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  27. ^ Freitas, André Luiz (10 June 2019). "Jão lança projeto audiovisual da turnê 'Lobos' com os maiores sucessos da turnê; confira!". Caras (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  28. ^ "MTV MIAW 2019: Veja lista completa de vencedores" (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL. 4 July 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  29. ^ "Jão está "Louquinho" em seu novo single". POPline (in Brazilian Portuguese). 11 July 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  30. ^ "Jão anuncia 'Anti-Herói', novo álbum inspirado em fim de namoro". Correio Braziliense (in Brazilian Portuguese). 3 October 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  31. ^ Ferreira, Mauro (8 October 2019). "Jão mostra que a 'bad' bateu no single 'Enquanto me beija'". G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  32. ^ "Jão lança seu segundo álbum, Anti-Herói; ouça" (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL. 10 October 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  33. ^ Fernandes, Rodrigo (21 October 2019). "Prêmio Multishow 2019: como votar no seu artista favorito". TechTudo (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  34. ^ "Essa Eu Fiz Pro Nosso Amor: Jão confirma novo single e anuncia lançamento do clipe". CineBuzz (in Brazilian Portuguese). 26 November 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  35. ^ "Prêmio Contigo! Online 2019 - Revelação musical". Contigo! (in Brazilian Portuguese). 9 December 201. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  36. ^ "AGENDA". SITE DO JÃO (in Portuguese). Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  37. ^ "Live do Jão leva os fãs às lágrimas no Twitter" (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL. 24 April 2020. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  38. ^ "Veja como será e onde assistir live com show do cantor Jão". Metrópoles (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2020-04-29. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  39. ^ "Ivete Sangalo lança singles com Vitão e Jão". Folha de Pernambuco (in Brazilian Portuguese). 11 May 2020. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  40. ^ Izel, Adriana (18 June 2020). "Vitor Kley lança o álbum 'A bolha' com parcerias com Vitão e Jão". Correio Braziliense (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  41. ^ Ferreira, Mauro (28 July 2020). "Jão lança álbum ao vivo com gravação do show da turnê 'Anti-herói'". G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  42. ^ "Menos30 Fest: Jão traz novos e antigos sucessos ao público". Rede Globo (in Brazilian Portuguese). 1 September 2020. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  43. ^ Ronaldo, Yuri (12 November 2020). "Prêmio Multishow 2020: Jão faz tributo emocionante a Cazuza". Hashtag Pop (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  44. ^ Reis, Amábile (12 November 2020). "Resumão: veja os vencedores e as apresentações do Prêmio Multishow 2020". Capricho (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  45. ^ "Jão lança "Coringa" e explica intenção da música: "É um amor desapegado"". TodaTeen (in Brazilian Portuguese). 25 February 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  46. ^ Ferreira, Mauro (1 March 2021). "Jão lança a música 'Amor pirata' uma semana após ter anunciado o single 'Coringa'". G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  47. ^ "Jão navega por águas misteriosas no clipe de "Amor Pirata". Confira!". POPline (in Brazilian Portuguese). 10 March 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  48. ^ Bueri, Lorena (19 October 2021). "'Pirata': Jão lança seu terceiro álbum de estúdio". Lorena.R7.com (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  49. ^ "Jão anuncia clipe de "Não Te Amo" para esta quarta-feira!". POPline (in Brazilian Portuguese). 19 October 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  50. ^ "Luísa Sonza e Jão lançam single 'Fugitivos'; ouça". Jornal Correio (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2 November 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  51. ^ "Com músicas de "Pirata", Jão dedica live no TikTok à Marília Mendonça". POPline (in Brazilian Portuguese). 17 November 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  52. ^ Manfrenato, Isabella (9 February 2022). "SAIU! Jão interpreta casais como Xuxa e Ayrton Senna, e Homem-Aranha e Mary Jane no clipe LINDO do hino "Idiota"; vem assistir!". Hugo Gloss (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  53. ^ "Jão estreia a turnê "Pirata" no Rio; confira detalhes da superprodução". Tracklist (in Brazilian Portuguese). 13 March 2022. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  54. ^ "Jão realiza grande apresentação em São Paulo para 45 mil pessoas". Terra (in Brazilian Portuguese). 7 April 2022. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  55. ^ "Novo ídolo pop, Jão vê cachê duplicar e fala de bissexualidade: 'Preciso ser o mais honesto possível'". Extra Online (in Brazilian Portuguese). 11 June 2022. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
  56. ^ Oliveira, Fábia (31 January 2024). "Após beijo ao vivo, Jão se declara para Pedro Tófani e confirma namoro". Metrópoles (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 14 June 2024.
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