Young singer Gabb MC, who won hearts with hits like “Luz do Luar” and “Nois é os Cara”, shares how overcoming and family support were crucial in his journey. In an exclusive interview, he talks about his inspirations, the ups and downs of fame, and the challenges faced by young artists in the Brazilian music scene. “I want my songs to make people feel good and happy,” he says, highlighting his commitment to connecting with fans who face similar realities as him.
Gabb MC, it’s amazing to see how you’ve achieved so much success at such a young age. How would you describe this journey so far?
If I were to describe it in words, it would be overcoming. My family always believed in me, regardless of what I did. I tried to play football, and my parents always supported me, they always gave me the best. My mother worked as a cleaner, and my father was a truck driver. When I decided to play football, they supported me completely. My father spent his entire salary to buy boots and equip me as best as possible for training.
However, I realized that football was not for me. It was then that I started to get involved with music. In my region, where I lived, there were some young people who had rhyme battles. I started investing in this and wanting to live my dream. What I describe is this journey, which I still think is just beginning, as I have a lot to live for. It’s overcoming and seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, because no one imagined that my efforts would work. And at such a young age, I am already able to provide this for my family.
His hits “Luz do Luar” and “Nois é os Cara” have been incredibly popular. What inspired these songs and what has the public reception been like?
These songs, one of them I wrote with my brother, who is a brother from the heart with whom I identify a lot. “Nos é os Caras” was a song I composed in my living room, with that thirst to win, with the desire to see people singing my song. And it was a song that, initially, no one believed would work out the way it did. We only launched it thinking it could be another one, but we were ready for the next one. When we saw those loud numbers and the people singing, it was the best feeling in the world.
With almost 1 million followers on TikTok and more than 2.5 million on Instagram, how do you deal with fame and recognition on social media?
Ah, I think this issue, thank God, I have to thank him very much for having many loyal fans. It’s something that’s only growing. I’ve been in the spotlight for a while, but now I’m also starting to see the downsides that fame brings. It’s not just the good side of being famous. As you mentioned, I had 2 and a half million followers on Instagram, and nowadays I have more than double that. So I think the more fame follows you, the more you see the negative sides of it. But I love my fans and I know that these numbers represent loyal people who are with me, who like me regardless of the way I am and the way I present myself.
We know you’ve collaborated with big names in funk, like MC Paiva and Melody. What was it like working with these established artists and what did you learn from these experiences?
Ah, Paiva is a guy I saw, you know, leaving poverty, hardship, and nowadays I see him parading around with expensive cars, having a good life. I’m very happy to see this happening. He’s like a brother to me in music. I know he is by my side not for money or interest, but for our true friendship. We grew up together without having anything, and thank God, we achieved many things, we gained recognition from people together. Melody is another incredible person that I had the pleasure of meeting. We recorded a song together because my manager was also her manager. It was an honor to do this collaboration.
His age seems to surprise many people. How do you think your youth influences your music and artistic approach?
Bro, I think the songs I sing are a reflection of the things I see and experience. It could be that, when singing a song, I’m not talking about myself, but rather about a friend I met when I lived in the suburbs. Many people may doubt that it was me who composed that song, but little do they know that I am the one who is starving, I am the one who is living it, or watching others live it. So, what I want to convey in my songs is this reality that we live in, be it someone who was unlucky in love and found someone who didn’t reciprocate in the same way, or other situations. My songs talk about different lifestyles, different ways of living, and different characters.
In addition to your current success, what are your plans and goals for the future of your music career?
Ah, the future of my musical career, thank God, with each passing day, I’m charting my path and good things are happening. I imagine myself well, mentally balanced, with my family together. I don’t want to be the most famous, or have the biggest number of followers. Just having my space and people who like my work makes me super happy. I see myself very well, with my family all structured. In the future, I want to have children and be managing my career, as well as all the things the future brings.
What are the challenges you face as a young artist in the Brazilian music scene and how do you overcome them?
Ah, bro, one challenge I face is that sometimes older people don’t take me seriously because I’m younger, you know? They even doubt me. But I move forward, showing my talent and my person, proving that I am capable. Thank God, I have fans my age and even younger, and it is an immense satisfaction to have them by my side, as I know they will grow with me. So, even with this challenge of older people doubting me, I can prove my ability in other ways.
What is the creative process like for you when producing new music? Do you have any specific routine or special inspiration?
Bro, it really belongs to God, you know? When we enter the studio, inspiration comes from the mind and we just move forward. We put on the agenda what we want to say, what we want to show in the music. It’s something very supernatural indeed; out of nowhere appears in our mind. Sometimes we think, “Man, how did that come out?” I myself don’t have a specific method for making a song. Sure, there might be something that inspires me, something I want to talk about, but when I get into the studio, the idea comes naturally.
What would you say to other young people who dream of pursuing a career in music, but may be hesitant to take the first step?
Bro, it’s about not being afraid, persisting. Something we cannot have is insecurity in ourselves, because we are capable of anything. If you have the ability to desire something and you know you can achieve it, you should go after it, understand? You can’t waste time. You also need to have a lot of sense, because money and fame bring different situations; some are good, others bad. So, you need to have a good mind, because it’s not as easy as many people imagine. It’s not just singing, having fans and living the life that the public suggests. There are several difficulties that you have to face to overcome your challenges and achieve your goals.
Finally, what do you hope people feel or experience when listening to your music? What message do you hope to convey through your art?
I want her to feel good listening to the music, for her to feel happy, for her to play my music when she is in a moment of joy, you know? To feel good and like what I say. I also want people who are going through difficulties to be able to identify with my music, understand what I’m going through. I think the world we live in is very small and there are many people who can identify with our music, who may have a similar routine to us, but in a different way. Sometimes, the same thing we go through, our fans also go through, just in a different way. And, in the end, the feeling is the same, you know? So I want people who listen to my music to feel good and happy. I want the girls who listen to my music to feel like they are the most beautiful in the world. And that.
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