Cláudia Cristina Leite Inácio Pedreira (Brazilian Portuguese: [ËklawdÊÉ ËlejtÊi]; born July 10, 1980) known by the stagename Claudia Leitte and nickname Claudinha, is a Brazilian axé and pop singer, and former vocalist of the group Babado Novo, from 2001 to 2008. She is one of the most popular female singers in Brazil, having sold over a million records during her solo career and being the recipient for many awards including a Latin Grammy Best Brazilian Contemporary Pop Album nomination for her first studio album As Máscaras. On January 2014, it was announced Leitte had been meeting with producers Shea Taylor, Timbaland, Rob Persaud and Mike Will Made It, having signed with Roc Nation management with plans of launching her career overseas. Along with Pitbull and Jennifer Lopez, she recorded “We Are One (Ole Ola)”, which will serve as the official song of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Aside from her musical career, since 2012 Leitte also serves as coach and mentor on the Brazilian version of television show The Voice.
