Born on the streets of Uncle Tom’s Cabana, on the outskirts of the West Zone of Belo Horizonte, Robert Cristian Cardoso, better known as Abbot, emerged as an unstoppable force on the Brazilian music scene. At just 21 years old, the talented young man has already accumulated more than 175 million streamswinning over the public with its fresh and laid-back style.
Since he was little, Abbot found refuge in music, dedicating himself to rap as an expression of his essence. With songs like “Hylander”, “Visão de Futuro” and “Ando Negro”, the artist quickly became a sensation in the Brazilian trap scene, known for his intelligent lyrics and fun attitudes.
In 2020, Abbot aimed for stardom with the viral release of “Hylander”, a song that took him from the back alleys of Cabana to the heights of success. With 39 million streaming on Spotify and 40 million views on YouTube, it earned its place in the TOP 50 most listened to songs in Brazil and Portugal, in addition to becoming a sensation on TikTok.
In 2021, he released his first studio album Abbott 2.0, exploring the sound of trap, showed all his talent over nine tracks, addressing different themes, including those of a social nature and the empowerment of black and peripheral people. With productions signed by Ynt Beats, Yung Lynx, Before Hype, between others. The tracks “Ando Negro”, “Eu Vou Ser Pai” and “Cavalona” came with a video clip, the others, with visualizer.
After performing an emblematic show at the CENA2K22 festival, the artist dedicated himself to his new project. As a true musical visionary, always seeking new experiences, Abbot inserted himself into other sounds working with different rhythms and genres.
With the support of influential figures such as FBC It is Pepito, he immersed himself in projects that target previously unexplored musical territories. His latest album, Every night, was created based on conversations and suggestions from long-time collaborators, and is a true rain of innovation in the world of Brazilian trap. With the influence of Jersey Club“Toda Noite” is part of this new phase of Abbot, which was present in the acclaimed “Love, forgiveness and technology will take us to another planet” by the rapper from Minas Gerais FBCand “TV SHOW” by the duo, also from Minas Gerais, Ogoin It is Linguini.
“I believe in you, I don’t want you to do the same thing. Think outside the box!”, recalls FBC about the advice given to Abbot. And the result of this guidance is evident in every beat, in every verse, in every note of his album. Every nightreleased in August 2023.
In February 2024, Abbot and the artist from São Paulo Raffa Moreira joined forces to release the album You Metralha Brothers. Plans for a collaboration between the two artists had been in the works since 2020, and finally, this year, they managed to align their schedules to bring to the public a joint project with ten tracks. Under the production of JayKay, Ecologyc It is Pepitothe album explores everyday themes on the roads and in the favelas, as well as addressing dreams, goals and
motivations, celebrating the youth of Brazilian communities.
The Metralha Brothers It is a work that reflects the experience and unique experience of these two artists in the contemporary Brazilian music scene.
In addition to his musical achievements, Abbot is an example of perseverance and determination. Since the age of 14, he began to stand out in his community’s rhyme battles, honing his skills and honing his talent until he achieved national recognition.
With three albums released, and a legion of dedicated fans, the rapper Abbot is a cultural force, a symbol of hope and inspiration for a new generation of artists.
