Piruka facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Piruka
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Piruka in 2021
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| Birth name | André Filipe de Macieira |
| Also known as | Piruka |
| Born | 4 March 1993 Madorna, Cascais, Lisbon, Portugal |
| Origin | Madorna |
| Genres | Hip-hop, Hip hop tuga |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, singer |
| Years active | 2013- |
| Labels | 808 MEDIA, Altafonte |
André Filipe de Oliveira, known by his artist name Piruka, is a Portuguese rapper. He was born on March 4, 1993. He is famous for his music in the hip-hop and hip hop tuga styles.
Piruka's Music Journey
Piruka started his music career in 2013. He quickly became a well-known rapper in Portugal. His songs often talk about real-life experiences and feelings.
In July 2021, Piruka performed at a big music event. This was the first ever Rolling Loud festival held in Europe. It took place in Portugal, at Praia da Rocha in Portimão. This was an important moment for his career.
Albums and Popular Songs
Piruka has released several albums during his career. His first album, Quatro Cantos, came out in October 2014.
In 2015, he released Pára e Pensa. This album reached number 46 on the Portuguese music charts.
One of his most successful albums is AClara, released in February 2017. This album was very popular. It even earned a "6x Platinum" award from the Portuguese music association. This means it sold a huge number of copies!
Piruka has also released many popular songs, called singles. Some of his well-known songs include "Se Eu Não Acordar Amanhã," which went Platinum. Other popular tracks are "Não Se Passa Nada," which earned a Gold award, and "Salto Alto," which achieved 2x Platinum status. His song "Louco," featuring Bluay, reached number 1 on the charts in 2019.
Piruka continues to make music and perform for his fans.
