Mr. Thug

Diego Thug
Diego Thug
	Soujia Boy and Mr Thug
Background information
Birth name	Diego Raphael Villanueva
Born	15 September 1990 (age 33); Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Genres	Hip hop, Trap, R&B
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)	Vocals, cavaquinho
Years active	2006–present
Labels	Galerão Records, 2N Music, ZeroUM Records

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

History[edit]

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 currently owns a record label called ZeroUM Records that continues to release solo works, with "Bonde da Stronda" and other artists.

Personal life[edit]

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[edit]

Albums[edit]

Solo

2015 – SMOKE SWAG
2016 – THUGLUV
2017 – NOVEMBRO
2019 – SMOKE SWAG II
2020 – THUGLUV II
2022 - GERAÇÃO 90

with Bonde da Stronda

2008 - Stronda Style
2009 - Nova Era da Stronda
2011 - A Profecia
2012 - Corporação
2013 - Feito pras Damas
2013 - O Lado Certo da Vida Certa
2015 - GOLD
2017 - Principium
2020 - Praiana
2020 - Motorhead

Singles[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

^ "Página não encontrada - Portal R7".
^ "Mr. Thug (Bonde da Stronda - Diego) - Tem espaço? Faz Tatuagem - Mundo do Rap ®". Archived from the original on September 27, 2013. Retrieved March 6, 2013.
^ "Mc Anitta posa com o namorado e revela: 'A gente é bem foguento'. Veja as fotos". February 12, 2012.

[1] "Página não encontrada - Portal R7".

[2] "Mr. Thug (Bonde da Stronda - Diego) - Tem espaço? Faz Tatuagem - Mundo do Rap ®". Archived from the original on September 27, 2013. Retrieved March 6, 2013.

[3] "Mc Anitta posa com o namorado e revela: 'A gente é bem foguento'. Veja as fotos". February 12, 2012.

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