Bispo: The Portuguese Rapper Who Conquered the World
Born in Algueirâo-Mem Martins in 1992, Pedro Bispo, known artistically as Bispo, is one of the most prominent names in Portuguese rap. From an early age, Bispo showed a natural talent for music, starting to compose songs at the age of 11. What began as a hobby quickly turned into passion and eventually a career.
A Successful Career
Bispo took his first steps in music in 2014, releasing his debut album “Bispoterapia”. Since then, he has been on a constant rise, performing concerts all over Portugal and winning the hearts of young people with his authentic and captivating music. In 2020, he released the album “Mais Antigo” (Older), which featured notable collaborations with artists such as Holly, Lazuli, D’ay, FrankieOnTheGuitar, Benji Price, Deezy, and Ivandro.
Festivals and Awards
Bispo has performed at some of Portugal’s main music festivals, including the MEO Sudoeste Festival, a dream come true for the artist, who had previously attended the festival as a spectator in 2014 and years later took to the main stage as a headlining act. Additionally, Bispo has been recognized with important awards, including the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Portuguese Act in 2023.
Music and Collaborations
One of his most popular songs, “Essa Saia” (That Skirt), in collaboration with Ivandro, achieved four Platinum certifications and over 11 million views on YouTube. Another successful collaboration was “Planeta” (Planet), with Barbara Tinoco, which recorded over 10 million streams on Spotify in 2023.
International Recognition
Bispo was previously nominated for the Best Portuguese Act award by MTV in 2018 and finally won the award in 2023. With over half a million monthly listeners on Spotify in December 2023, Bispo has solidified his position as one of the leading names in Portuguese rap.
The Future
With his career constantly on the rise, Bispo was invited to participate in the RTP Song Festival 2024, composing songs for the contestants. With his creativity and talent, Bispo promises to continue surprising and inspiring his fans in the coming years.
In summary, Bispo is a complete artist who has conquered the Portuguese and international public with his authentic and talented music. With his passion and dedication, Bispo is a name to be remembered in the world of rap and music in general.
