Kelly Key

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Almeida and the second or paternal family name is Afonso Freitas.
Kelly Key
Key at fitness event in 2016.
Key at fitness event in 2016.
Background information
Birth nameKelly de Almeida Afonso Freitas
Born (1983-03-03) March 3, 1983 (age 41)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • youtuber
  • television personality
InstrumentVocals
Years active2001–present
Labels
Websitekellykey.com.br

Kelly de Almeida Afonso Freitas (born March 3, 1983), better known professionally as Kelly Key, is a Brazilian pop singer-songwriter, YouTuber, and television personality. She rose to prominence in 2001 with her singles "Baba" and "Cachorrinho" which became defining hits of the early 2000s Brazilian pop music scene. Known for her blend of pop, dance, and funk music, she quickly established herself as a pop icon in Brazil.[1] Over the course of her career, she has sold millions of records, earned numerous awards, and helped shape the genre of Brazilian pop for a new generation.[2] Often compared to American contemporaries like Britney Spears for her playful and provocative image,[3][4] Kelly Key has remained a fixture in Brazilian popular culture.[1]

  1. ^ a b "Por que estreia de Kelly Key antecipou pop de divas no Brasil com empoderamento dançante?". G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). December 20, 2021. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  2. ^ "Contém POP entrevista Kelly Key! ~ Contém POP". April 27, 2015. Archived from the original on April 27, 2015. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  3. ^ "No começo de sua carreira, Kelly Key foi sondada para ser a 'Britney Spears brasileira'". Purepeople (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved July 7, 2020.
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference :1 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).