Vinícius Almeida—known artistically as Vinicín—is an 18-year-old rapper and
singer from the Pavão (PPG) favela in Rio de Janeiro’s southern zone, whose
formative years in the maze-like streets and beaches of the zona sul shaped his
resilient and streetwise lyrical voice. He began writing rhymes in childhood and
officially entered the music scene in 2020 with his debut single “Tomec.” He
followed up with “Bag 1,” produced by Maurin, then “212,” before capturing wider
listener attention with “Te Vi de Legging,” all of which established his
signature blend of raw authenticity and rh...