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Nelly Furtado Kim is a singer and songwriter, known for his hit singles, I’m Like a Bird, turn off the light, Maneater and Promiscuous. A first generation offspring Candado Portuguese Azores, Furtado is known for its unique sound and innovative experimentation with different tools, languages, genres and vocal styles.

Furtado talents on display in a showcase in Toronto are impressive enough to force Gerald Eaton (aka Jarvis Church) and Brian West of The Philosopher Kings material to communicate with her. The material recorded during those sessions would Furtado recording contract with DreamWorks Records in 1999 and result was the foundation of his debut album conquest, Whoa, Nelly!, Released in October 2000 for an acclaimed success.

The album scored four Grammy nominations in 2002 and would welcome Furtado debut single I’m Like a Bird, the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. Furtado was the top draw for burning in the Spotlight tour and also appeared on Moby’s Area: a guided tour.

On September 20, 2003, before the release of Folk, Furtado’s second album, Furtado gave birth to her first child, Nevis. Folklore in November 2003 was released with a fork, and try powerless (say what you want).

The album was not the commercial success of her debut album, perhaps because it sounds less poppy and the lack of promotion, DreamWorks was sold to Universal Music Group over the release of the album. In 2005, when DreamWorks Records was shut down, Furtado was taken over by Geffen Records. In 2006, Furtado released her third album, Loose, which contains hit singles, no hay Igual, Maneater and Promiscuous.