Avelino

Avelino has established himself as a prominent figure in British hip-hop, recognized for his distinctive lyrical style and engaging storytelling. He has collaborated with notable artists and founded new ventures in music and sports. After releasing his debut mixtape ‘Underdog Music’ in 2013 through More Music Records, Avelino quickly established himself as a prominent figure in British hip-hop, recognized for his distinctive lyrical style. His career gained significant momentum the following year with his second mixtape, ‘Iconic Ambition’ (2014), which earned a feature on DJ Semtex’s Mixtape Top 5 on BBC Radio 1Xtra.

This early work showcased his edgy and refreshing sound, laying the groundwork for his professional collaborations and further successes. Avelino’s professional collaborations notably shaped his career trajectory. In 2015, he joined fellow artist Wretch 32 for the critically acclaimed collaborative mixtape ‘Young Fire, Old Flame.’ This project included a memorable ‘Fire in the Booth’ freestyle on BBC Radio 1, which host Charlie Sloth lauded as one of the best. The same year, Avelino supported Stormzy on tour, building on their earlier collaboration on the track ‘No Comment’ from his ‘Iconic Ambition’ mixtape.

Expanding his artistic output, Avelino released the studio album ‘GOD SAVE THE STREETS’ in 2023, which achieved a notable position at number 12 on the UK Albums Chart. Beyond his musical endeavors, he has strategically diversified his activities into new ventures. Avelino co-founded Nexus Football Group, a specialized football agency, and established Sync Music Ltd, a publishing rights management company in partnership with Cooking Vinyl Publishing, demonstrating his entrepreneurial acumen within both the music and sports industries.