Felipe Fontenelle

Sobre

Felipe Fontenelle was born in São Paulo, Brazil, where his passion for music blossomed, deeply influenced by the sounds of Bossa Nova, MPB, and Jazz. He honed his craft at the Conservatório Souza Lima in São Paulo and the Jazz School Hot Clube Portugal. In 2005, Felipe joined the cast of the musical Amigos do Peito, recording the album for the production and performing in Portugal. Two years later, he released his self-titled debut album Felipe Fontenelle under Universal Music. With his 2012 release, Chill Bill, Felipe explored chill-out music as both an artist and producer. In Macau, he contributed to the “Sunny Side Up” project, recording four albums of original compositions: Tributo a Macau, Pessoa, Rua 25 de Abril, and Castelos no Ar. One of his standout singles, “Deus Também Sorri,” created in collaboration with Antonio Ladeira, was produced in Rio de Janeiro by Luiz Claudio Ramos, a musician and arranger known for his work with Chico Buarque. Felipe’s album M de Memória showcases his artistic evolution. In 2019, he released the single “É o Mar, É o Sal, É o Sol,” a duet with Portuguese singer Joana Espadinha. Felipe's music has gained radio recognition with the single “I Think I Love” receiving airplay on Smooth FM. His latest album, “Não Digas Nada”, features collaborations with Portuguese singer and composer Luisa Sobral and acclaimed cellist Jaques Morelenbaum, further establishing his unique voice and style in the contemporary music scene.