In an interview with Contigo!, Wagner Barreto, champion of the first season of The Voice Kids, recalls his career and talks about new music
Wagner Barreto he enchanted the audience and judges during his participation in the musical reality show The boys of the voicethe children’s version of success The Voice Brazilin 2016. It is not surprising that the young man became the first champion of the program and has now embarked on a promising path as a professional singer. In an interview with With you!talks about the release of his new song, which takes him to 2025 with a focus on a new style: “Breaking the paradigm“, he says.
Long road to success
Wagner begins her story on an island without electricity, the place where she was born and, little by little, her passion for music grew. Participate The boys of the voice it was a leap into the unknown made possible thanks to the support of family and friends. “My father organized a raffle with everything we had on the island to raise money for the audition in Rio Grande do Sul. This gesture of giving up what was most important left a deep impression on me.“, he recalls the gesture highlighted as one of the most memorable moments of his career.
Being crowned the winner of the first season was not just a title, but the beginning of a journey that the artist today describes as full of challenges, self-discovery and a lot of personal and professional growth. “My participation on The Voice Kids was transformative! The program was my first contact with civilization. I learned to play the guitar, sing and face public life. The Voice motivated me and transformed me into the artist I am today“he says. He remembers him fondly”the program was my first contact with civilization” and that every step taken since then has been a learning experience.
Immerse yourself in a new style
The singer arrives in 2025 with a new song in his repertoire: La Canzone Turn off the lightreleased in December this year, it takes Wagner to a new level by taking the musician away from his comfort zone. “For me it represents a paradigm shift. Known as the guy from The Voice, this song is engaging and has a more mature content, presented in a simple and concise way.“, he confesses.
The composition presents the work of the master Cesare Ribeiro and the music video was developed in collaboration with the actor and influencer Giulio Rocha and his wife, Carolina Kleine. “The creation process was challenging, as I transitioned from country music, my main beat, to something more pop. With the conductor César Ribeiro we explored new rhythms, which was a lot of fun. Every song released is a piece of my story“, he shares.
Wagner highlights the connection he felt during the creation process, as well as learning how to authentically engage audiences on social media with the actor. “It transformed my view of the Internet and engagement. I learned the importance of having a professional team and how to show my true self on social media“.
Persistence present
Even after winning the The boys of the voiceWagner faced the challenges of solidifying a career after the reality show. “For a long time I heard comments like “what a shame, those singers on TV shows never get ahead”. But I’ve always wondered: what is success? For me it’s relative“, he reflects.
“Looking back, from where I come from, from an island without electricity and with many difficulties, to where I am today, I feel like a successful person.He acknowledges that visibility and recognition at such a young age were challenging, but that therapy and family support helped him take this phase in stride.
With many dreams on his agenda, Wagner leaves his projects in the hands of God, but also with his feet firmly on the ground. “My only request is to be happy, provide a worthy future for my family and continue to enchant people’s hearts with my voice“, he concludes.
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