Manoel Gomes
Manoel Jardim Gomes, better known as Manoel Gomes, is a Brazilian singer and composer. He's known for creating the song "Caneta Azul", which became a meme.
Biography
Manoel Gomes was born in Balsas, Maranhão, on December 2, 1969. He has had an interest in music since his youth and started songwriting at 15 years old. He studied until high school and worked as a security guard until 2019.Career
He gained notoriety in the second half of 2019 due to the release of his song "Caneta Azul", based on his personal experience of frequently losing his pens at school. The song achieved viral popularity and was reinterpreted by various musical artists, such as Wesley Safadão and Simone Mendes. He only formally released the song after its viral success.After his song went viral, Gomes began traveling across Brazil and visiting different states. It was at this time that Gomes announced that he was intending to release his first album of completely original songs. Despite being delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil, the singer released his debut album Caneta Azul on August 21, 2020. In addition to the title track, which was produced in two version: bachata and axé, the album included songs such as "Maura", "Ela É Muito É Vagabunda" and "Parabéns".