Brandão85 is a Brazilian rapper, songwriter and producer, born Gabriel Brandão da Costa on February 18, 2000, in Fortaleza, Ceará. Raised partly in Caponga, Ceará, he began releasing music independently in 2018 after early experiences with reggae and later moved into trap. He signed with Hash Produções around 2020 and released the single “Mustang” in 2021 before issuing Zoo in 2022, a project that included “Elefante,” “Peixe” with Alee and “Coruja” with Jovem Dex. After leaving Hash, Brandão85 became closely connected to 30PRAUM, the Fortaleza-based label founded by Matuê and Clara Mendes. In 2024, he contributed to Matuê’s album 333, appearing as a producer and collaborator on tracks including “Isso é Sério,” then was announced as a new 30PRAUM artist. His first studio album for the label, CEO, arrived in 2024 with features from Matuê, WIU, Teto and Alee, and included tracks such as “ESPAÇONAVE,” “LAMBORGHINI,” “EURO LIBRA” and “EM DIREÇÃO AO SOL.” In 2025, Brandão85 released ISSO É TRAP, a 22-track mixtape led by songs including “100% MOLHO,” “JAPONÊS” with Matuê, “MIGOS” and “NOITE PERFEITA.” He followed it in 2026 with ISSO É TRAP VOL.2, including “BENÇA,” “WARZONE,” “BLUNT DE GOIABA,” “BUG NA MATRIX” and “MILAGRE.”
