Priscilla Florencio is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, composer, and dancer whose career began with independent pop releases and expanded through work with Brazilian music companies and Virgin Music Brasil. Her music includes the singles “See U On The Dance Floor,” “California,” “Vai (Go!),” “Molhadinha,” and “Sumidinha.”
Background
Priscilla Florencio was born on April 9, 1990, in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. She discovered a passion for performing at the age of six and began presenting her talents in her local community. She won a local dance competition as the youngest competitor.
She later became a regular performer at Teatro Marília in Belo Horizonte and appeared on Brazilian television programs. At seventeen, she moved to Portugal for higher education. After completing her studies, she relocated to Los Angeles, California, in 2014 to develop an international music career.
Education
At seventeen, Priscilla moved to Portugal, where she attended college and earned a master's degree in psychology. The country has a long-established higher-education tradition combining public universities, private institutions, and professional programs.
Her education preceded her move to Los Angeles in 2014 and was followed by a transition into full-time music and performance work.
Career
Priscilla began her public performance career in Brazil through local dance activities, appearances at Teatro Marília, and television performances. In 2013, she made her United States debut with the video premiere of “See U On The Dance Floor,” her first single. The release introduced her to North American entertainment media, including the television program Extra.
In March 2014, she released “California,” followed in May by “Vai (Go!),” released during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Her early international promotion included a June 2014 cover appearance in Chulo Magazine and an interview with Rede Globo in Los Angeles. The magazine described her as a Brazilian pop sensation, while the television interview presented her as a promising performer in the United States music market.
In 2016, Brazilian music producer DJ Batutinha introduced Priscilla to music manager Kamilla Fialho, and Priscilla signed with K2L Entertainment. K2L was associated with the development and management of Brazilian pop artists including Anitta and Lexa. She subsequently signed with Warner Music Brazil in 2020 and joined Virgin Music Brasil, a division of Universal Music Group, in 2022.
Her later work combined pop with Brazilian funk influences. “Molhadinha,” released in 2023 with MC Niack, was developed with the Mousik team and presented a dance-oriented summer sound. “Sumidinha,” released in 2023 with DJ2F, was composed by Priscilla, DJ2F, and Jall Reis; its music video was filmed in Los Angeles and produced and co-directed by Priscilla.
Personality
Quotes from others about the person
A Rede Globo reporter described Priscilla as a promising performer in the United States music industry during an interview filmed in Los Angeles.
Connections
Priscilla has been associated professionally with Brazilian music manager Kamilla Fialho, who introduced her to K2L Entertainment after DJ Batutinha brought Priscilla to Fialho's attention. Her “Sumidinha” release also involved DJ2F and songwriter Jall Reis.
