Raphaela Santos, born in São Paulo and raised in Recife from the age of 14,
began her musical journey singing in churches, sharing stages with gospel
artists like Cassiane and Aline Barros. Her transition to brega music came after
joining the band A Favorita at 16, where her powerful vocals quickly stood out,
leading to the group's rebranding as Raphaela Santos A Favorita. Her rendition
of "Só Dá Tu," a Portuguese adaptation of Bebe Rexha's "I Got You," became a
breakout hit, propelling her into the national spotlight. In 2023, she released
the album Paradise 2.0, followed by the...