Na Balada

It's the decade of Brazil, as this South American powerhouse enjoys a booming economy and its greatest renaissance since the days of Pele and samba. Now, Brazil can boast a new cultural phenomenon with "Ai Se Eu Te Pego" (Oh, If I Seduce You), the worldwide hit by the young singer-songwriter Michel Telo, who calls his musical style "El Sertejo." With well over 334 million views on YouTube, "Ai Se Eu Te Pego" is the most-watched music video to come out of Brazil. Soccer stars such as Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcelo have celebrated their goals in front of millions of spectators to this song's choreography. But this mega-hit just scratches the surface of the talent of Michel Telo, who has been known in Brazil for years as a promising musician on the rise. The proof is in his new album, titled Na Balada, which is available in CD. This live album, which contains the hit version of "Ai Se Eu Te Pego" along with follow-up hit "Fugidinha" (Quickie), features Michel Telo on stage, seducing us all with his charisma and talent.