Thiago Pantaleão

Thiago Pantaleão
Pantaleão in 2023
Background information
Birth nameThiago Caitano Romeiro Pantaleão
Born (1997-09-05) September 5, 1997
Vassouras, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
OriginParacambi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Genres
Occupations
Years active2020–present
LabelsSom Livre

Thiago Caitano Romeiro Pantaleão (born September 5, 1997) is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, and dancer. His music blends R&B, pop, and Brazilian funk with lyrics addressing themes of self-acceptance, identity, and social issues including LGBTQ+ rights and anti-racism.[1][2]

Pantaleão gained attention through social media, particularly after his 2020 single "Tipo Iza" received support from established Brazilian artists including Iza and Liniker. The singer had a collaboration in 2021 titled "Te Deixo Crazy" featuring Danny Bond. In 2022, he signed with Som Livre and released his debut album Fim do Mundo, followed by the EP Nova Era Part. I in 2023 and the album Nova Era in 2024.[3][4]

Early life and background

Thiago Caitano Romeiro Pantaleão was born on September 5, 1997, in Vassouras, Rio de Janeiro, and raised in the Jardim Nova Era neighborhood of Paracambi in the state's metropolitan region.[1][5] He is the son of Bianca Pantaleão, a housekeeper and artisan, and a father who worked as a truck driver and church musician.[6]

Pantaleão's musical journey began in childhood when he started singing in his family's evangelical church, where his mother served as a vocalist and his father as a musician. According to the artist, his mother was his first "gospel diva," as he would accompany her singing on stage alongside his father.[6] During adolescence, Pantaleão identified as LGBTQ+ but faced significant social challenges, including losing most of his friendships when he came out. Although he never experienced direct conflict with the church regarding his sexual orientation, his personal acceptance proved difficult due to his conservative upbringing.[7] He eventually chose to leave the church in order to "live his truth."[6]

Before pursuing music professionally, Pantaleão worked as a commercial consultant at CNA Idiomas.[8]

Career

2020–2022: Career beginnings and Fim do Mundo

In 2020, Pantaleão launched his music career by releasing three singles, including "Tipo Iza," which gained attention from established Brazilian artists such as Liniker and Iza, who was referenced in the song's title.[9] Through social media, particularly Twitter, Iza shared words of encouragement and promoted his music video, while Liniker praised his musical style, harmony, and vocal ability.[9]

In 2021, Pantaleão released "Te Deixo Crazy" in collaboration with Danny Bond. The song achieved over 3 million streams across YouTube and Spotify within six months of release.[10]

In 2022, Pantaleão gained viral attention after sharing photos wearing a crocheted bikini created by his mother, inspired by a design worn by Jade Picon on Big Brother Brasil 22.[11] The viral moment led to his invitation to the Vogue Ball at Copacabana Palace.[12]

Following this success, Pantaleão signed with Som Livre record label on June 16, 2022, with artistic direction by Pablo Bispo, musical production by Ruxell and Gondim, and management by Liga Entretenimento.[13] He subsequently released the single "Desculpa por Eu Não Te Amar".

In September 2022, Pantaleão released his debut studio album Fim do Mundo, featuring nine tracks that blend pop and rock sounds with influences from superheroes, anime, and K-pop.[14] His first major television performance was on Música Boa Ao Vivo on Multishow, where he performed alongside established artists including Gloria Groove, Priscilla, and Grag Queen.[15]

2023–present: Nova Era and international recognition

In November 2023, Pantaleão released the EP Nova Era Part. I, featuring five tracks including four previously unreleased songs. The project served as the first installment of a larger artistic concept examining his past to understand his present identity as an artist.[16] The title Nova Era serves as both a reference to the Jardim Nova Era neighborhood where he was born and a symbolic representation of his artistic evolution.[5]

The project culminated on August 16, 2024, with the release of the complete album Nova Era, featuring 11 tracks total, including collaborations with Karol Conká on "Sai da Frente" and Luiz Lins on "Mano que Viagem."[17] The album explores sonically and aesthetically the Brazilian 1990s and 2000s, drawing from his experiences growing up in suburban Rio de Janeiro and incorporating elements of R&B, Brazilian funk, and pop.[18]

Pantaleão has performed at Brazilian music festivals, including Rock in Rio in both 2022 and 2024. His 2024 performance on September 14 at the Espaço Favela stage featured a 17-song setlist.[19]

In September 2024, Pantaleão posted a twerking video as his final post on X/Twitter before the blocking of the platform in Brazil. The video attracted attention from international artists including Lil Nas X and accumulated over 1 million views.[20]

Artistry and influences

Pantaleão's musical style incorporates contemporary R&B, pop, and Brazilian funk, blending modern production with Brazilian rhythms. His work draws from his suburban upbringing and Brazilian 2000s cultural references.[18] The Nova Era project explores themes of religious conflict, sexual identity, and suburban identity, using visual elements from sacred art and Brazilian family traditions.[18]

His musical influences include Rihanna, Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, and Lil Nas X, as well as Brazilian artists including Gloria Groove, Liniker, Luedji Luna, and Ludmilla.[2]

Personal life

In a 2023 interview with UOL, Pantaleão publicly identified as bisexual, to acknowledge his attraction to people of multiple genders.[21] Since 2023, he has been in a relationship with Miran, one of his dancers and choreographers, and has described their arrangement as an open relationship.[22]

Discography

Studio albums

  • Fim do Mundo (2022)
  • Nova Era (2024)

Extended plays

  • Nova Era Part. I (2023)

Notable singles

  • "Tipo Iza" (2020)
  • "Te Deixo Crazy" (featuring Danny Bond) (2021)
  • "Desculpa por Eu Não Te Amar" (2022)
  • "Mente Pra Mim" (2023)
  • "Malícia" (2023)
  • "Sai da Frente" (featuring Karol Conká) (2024)

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2021 BreakTudo Awards National Collaboration "Te Deixo Crazy" (with Danny Bond) Nominated [23]
2022 BreakTudo Awards National Breakthrough Artist Thiago Pantaleão Nominated [24]
Prêmio Potências Experimente / Breakthrough / New Artist of the Year Thiago Pantaleão Won [25]
2023 Prêmio Multishow Breakthrough Artist Thiago Pantaleão Nominated [26]
Prêmio Biscoito Breakthrough of the Valley Thiago Pantaleão Nominated [27]
Choreography of the Valley "Fim do Mundo" Nominated
Collaboration of the Year "Sócia" (Aretuza Lovi feat. Thiago Pantaleão & Lia Clark) Nominated
Hit of the Valley "Desculpa por Eu Não Te Amar" Nominated
Album of the Valley Fim do Mundo Nominated

References

  1. ^ a b Godinho, Rafael (September 7, 2022). "Thiago Pantaleão sobre estreia no Rock in Rio: "É uma mistura de sentimentos, medo e alegria"". Quem (in Portuguese). Retrieved November 16, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Meet Thiago Pantaleão, Brazil's Sexy New LGBTQ+ Superstar". Out. May 31, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  3. ^ "Thiago Pantaleão". Spotify. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  4. ^ "Thiago Pantaleão lança segunda parte do seu álbum "Nova Era"". Revista Eolor (in Portuguese). August 19, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  5. ^ a b "Thiago Pantaleão atrai olhares para a capa inusitada do álbum 'Nova era'". Dance Radio (in Portuguese). Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  6. ^ a b c Volpato, Leonardo (November 2, 2022). "Inspirado por Gloria Groove, Thiago Pantaleão deixou igreja para cantar pop". Folha de S.Paulo (in Portuguese). Retrieved November 16, 2022.
  7. ^ Arruda, João (October 30, 2022). "Toda forma de amor vale a pena, diz o cantor Thiago Pantaleão". Extra (in Portuguese). Retrieved November 16, 2022.
  8. ^ Foquinha (August 3, 2023). "Foquinha Entrevista: Thiago Pantaleão - Ep. 3". YouTube (in Portuguese). Retrieved August 13, 2023.
  9. ^ a b Theóphilo, Jader (November 2, 2020). "Conheça Thiago Pantaleão, cantor estreante que chamou atenção de Iza e Liniker". PapelPop (in Portuguese). Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  10. ^ Ronaldo, Yuri (September 4, 2021). "'Te Deixo Crazy', música de Thiago Pantaleão e Danny Bond, soma mais de 3 milhões de plays nas plataformas". Hashtag Pop (in Portuguese). Retrieved November 16, 2022.
  11. ^ "Após viralizar com biquíni de crochê estilo Jade Picon, cantor diz que mãe já tem pedido de famoso e do exterior". Gshow (in Portuguese). May 4, 2022. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  12. ^ Oliveira, Giovanni (April 30, 2022). "Thiago Pantaleão comparece ao Baile da Vogue com look feito pela mãe". POPline (in Portuguese). Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  13. ^ Monnerat, Duda (June 15, 2022). "Exclusivo: Thiago Pantaleão assina com a Som Livre e promete lançamento para julho". POPline (in Portuguese). Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  14. ^ Moraes, Lucas (September 23, 2022). ""Fim do Mundo": Thiago Pantaleão lança álbum inspirado em heróis, animes e k-pop". POPline (in Portuguese). Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  15. ^ Françoza, Douglas (September 27, 2022). "Gloria Groove canta Madonna e recebe Priscilla Alcântara, MC Hariel, Thiago Pantaleão e Felipe Araújo". POPline (in Portuguese). Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  16. ^ "Do fim do mundo ao início de uma Nova Era". Quem (in Portuguese). November 21, 2023. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  17. ^ "Thiago Pantaleão lança música com Karol Conká e defende: "Ela é superação"". Contigo! (in Portuguese). August 16, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  18. ^ a b c "Thiago Pantaleão - Nova Era Pt 1". Som Livre. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  19. ^ "Thiago Pantaleão Setlist at Rock in Rio 2024". setlist.fm. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  20. ^ "Brazilian singer Thiago Pantaleão twerked his ass off to say bye to Gay Twitter—and Lil Nas X noticed". Out. September 4, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  21. ^ Cruz, Ricardo (April 5, 2023). "Pantaleão fala de descoberta da sexualidade: 'Me considero um homem bi'". UOL (in Portuguese). Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  22. ^ Patrick Monteiro (April 15, 2024). "Thiago Pantaleão revela que está em um relacionamento aberto: 'Viver umas aventuras'". Quem (in Portuguese). Retrieved April 17, 2024.
  23. ^ Crisil, Fernanda (October 22, 2021). "Anitta, Pabllo Vittar e Juliette são os grandes vencedores do BreakTudo Awards 2021". Observatório dos Famosos (in Portuguese). Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  24. ^ Camilo, Thiaggo (November 23, 2022). "Jade Picon, Gkay, Juliette e BTS são destaques no BreakTudo Awards 2022". Tô Na Fama (in Portuguese). Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  25. ^ Nunes, Caian (November 17, 2022). "Prêmio "Potências" celebra a cultura negra e premia os destaques do ano". POPline (in Portuguese). Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  26. ^ "Prêmio Multishow 2023 anuncia indicados". G1 (in Portuguese). October 17, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2022.
  27. ^ "Prêmio Biscoito 2023". Clube do Biscoito (in Portuguese). August 23, 2023. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
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