Mr. Thug

Biography

Diego Villanueva (Rio de Janeiro, September 15, 1990), better known by his stage name Mr. Thug, is a Brazilian singer-songwriter and rapper. 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. 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 of his passion for tattoos.
He currently owns a record label called ZeroUM Records that continues to release solo works, with "Bonde da Stronda" and other artists.

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.

Albums

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

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)