Best known for his work as an actor, Smith presents his musical career in Brazil on September 19
Will Smith will visit Brazil soon! Rock in Rio announced on the night of last Sunday, the 1st, that the actor of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air will perform at the Sunset Stage, where Gloria Groove and Pedro Sampaio will also perform on September 19th.
Although he is best known for his work as an actor, Smith has four studio albums in his discography. In July, he resumed his musical career by releasing two singles, “Work of Art”, alongside his son Jaden Smithand the gospel “You Can Make It”. He also appeared on the soundtrack for Bad Boys: Last Blood (2024), with the track “Light Em Up”, released this year.
The participation of Smith at the Rio de Janeiro festival should last just 20 minutes — it will just be a teaser for the world tour he will start in 2025 (via CNN).
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“I’m nervous about going as a singer. Every time I’ve been to Brazil it’s been to promote a film, so going to perform will be something new for me,” he said. Smith to the Fantasticfrom Rede Globo. “Music is a lost love, and it’s time to pursue this relationship.”
Ed Sheeran on the World Stage on the same day of the performance of Will Smith. The two are friends off stage. “I think he’s one of the most talented guys of this generation. Ed Sheeran has a tattoo of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Airand I only found out now! He’s a fan of the series,” said the actor.
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Source: Rollingstone
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