Gabriel o Pensador (born on March 4th, 1974) is the alias of Gabriel Contino, a
Brazilian rapper, writer, and entrepreneur whose incisive lyrics are known for
tackling diverse subjects such as social inequality, racism, and political
corruption. Born in a middle-class family in Rio de Janeiro, Contino rose to
fame after his single criticizing president Fernando Collor de Mello, “Tô Feliz
(Matei o Presidente),” landed him a contract with Sony Music. His eponymous
album, released in 1993, sold 350,000 copies and earned him the Prêmio da Música
Brasileira as Revelation of the Year. ...