Nivaldo Batista Lima (born September 3, 1989), known by his stage name Gusttavo Lima (), is a Brazilian singer, songwriter and record producer. He is known in Brazil for his many hit songs, and gained international prominence through his 2011 song "Balada".
Lima started his career at the age of 7, with his elder brothers Willian and Marcelo, as a member of the Trio Remelexo. After leaving the trio, he went to the Sertanejo music duo Gustavo & Alessandro. In 2009, Lima released his debut solo studio album, which produced the successful song "Rosas, Versos e Vinhos", that topped regional radio charts and later entered in the Brasil Hot 100 Airplay. In 2010, the singer released his first live album, Inventor dos Amores, which produced three successful singles, "Inventor dos Amores", "Cor de Ouro" and "Refém". In 2011, the single "Balada", propelled Lima to national stardom. The song peaked at number 3 on Billboard Brazil Hot 100 Airplay, and also reached success in several countries such as the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, United States, France, Sweden, among others. "Balada" was include in his second live album Gusttavo Lima e Você (2011), which was certified platinum in Brazil. In 2012, the singer made his first international tour in the United States and in Europe. His third live album Ao Vivo in São Paulo (2012), which produced the single hit "Gatinha Assanhada", sold more than 200,000 copies and was certified double platinum.
In 2014, his second studio album Do Outro Lado da Moeda, had moderate commercial performance being certified gold in Brazil, however, the album produced the hit singles "Diz Pra Mim", "Fui Fiel", "Tô Solto na Night" and "10 Anos". In 2015, he released his fourth live album Buteco do Gusttavo Lima, which featured several popular Brazilian artists performing popular songs of sertanejo music, as well as some songs from his own repertoire. His fifth live album 50/50 (2016), was one of his most successful albums, spawning the hit songs "Que Pena Que Acabou", "Homem de Família" and "Abre o Portão Que Eu Cheguei", with all topping the Brazil Hot 100 Airplay. In 2017, Lima released his sixth live album Buteco do Gusttavo Lima Vol. 2, featuring re-recordings and unpublished songs. Its lead single "Apelido Carinhoso" was a smash hit, topping the Brasil Hot 100 Airplay. In 2018, he released his seventh live album O Embaixador recorded at the Festa do Peão de Barretos, which alike his previous album featured unpublished songs and re-recordings, and its lead single "Zé da Recaída" was a smash hit, also topping the Brasil Hot 100 Airplay, his sixth song to top the chart.
Early life Lima was born in Presidente Olegário, Minas Gerais state, the son of Sebastiana and Alcino Lima. In 1998, when he was just 9 years old, he went to Patos de Minas to sing with his brothers, who had a band called 'Trio Remelexo'. When he was 13 years old, he left the band and went to Brasília, where he changed his stage name to "Gusttavo" and assembled a duo called Gustavo & Alessandro.
Career
Musical career In 2009, he released his first album Gusttavo Lima, containing 24 tracks.The most commercially successful track was "Rosas, Versos e Vinhos", which reached the first position in a local radio, and it also reached 57 in Billboard Brasil charts. In 2010, he signed with Som Livre labelR7 entretenimento: Gusttavo Lima faz 18 anos e comemora sucesso, mesmo achando suas canções bregas and released Inventor dos Amores, as a CD and DVD, with sales of 15,000 copies. The title track was a collaboration with Jorge & Mateus, reaching No.17 in the Brazilian Billboard Brasil charts. Following this release, he released the single "Cor de Ouro" that reached No.18 in Brazil. He also released "Refém", which reached No.22 in charts.
In 2011, Gusttavo released CD and DVD titled Gusttavo Lima e Você which was recorded live in Patos de Minas, on June 3, 2011, during Fenamilho musical event with estimated audience of 6,000,000 people. The album reached No.7 and was certified platinum.TV Globo: Gusttavo Lima recebe disco de platina no palco do Domingão The album produced his definitive hit "Balada" (full title "Balada Boa (Tchê Tcherere Tchê Tchê)Folha.com.br: Gusttavo Lima explica o que é o "tchê tchêrere tchê tchê" based on the famous refrain), which reached No.3 in Brazil. The Brazilian football player Neymar played a similar role to that he played in Michel Teló's smash success "Ai se eu te pego!" and appeared in many shows with Gusttavo Lima.
In January 2012, he embarked on a first international tour with shows in US Latin markets in Florida, and later on in Atlanta (Georgia), Newark (New Jersey) and Revere (Massachusetts).Viola Show: Gusttavo Lima embarca para primeira turnê internacional Gusttavo released his hit single "Balada" in European markets following the steps of fellow Brazilian singer Michel Teló. He also released another live album in 2012 titled Ao vivo em São Paulo, on October 6, 2012 in Brazil
Controversy On 23 September 2024, a judge in Pernambuco ordered Lima's arrest on charges of money laundering and illegal gambling involving the sale of three aircraft by Lima's company, Balada Eventos. Lima described the allegations as "craziness". The following day, the arrest order was suspended after Lima was granted habeas corpus by another judge in Pernambuco.
Discography Albums Studio albums + Studio albumsYearAlbumPeak chart positionsCertificationsBRA2009Gusttavo Lima2014Do Outro Lado da Moeda1Platinum2017Buteco do Gusttavo Lima Vol. 22× Platinum
Live albums YearAlbumPeak chart positionsCertificationsCertifications (Video album)BRA2010Inventor dos Amores12Platinum2011Gusttavo Lima e você72× PlatinumPlatinum2012Ao Vivo em São Paulo22× Platinum2× Platinum2015Buteco do Gusttavo Lima5PlatinumPlatinum2016Gusttavo Lima 50/5072X Platin2018O Embaixador Diamond2019O Embaixador in Cariri 2X Platin2020O Embaixador The Legacy
EPs YearAlbumPeak chart positionsBRA2012Gusttavo Lima EP
Singles YearTitlePeak chart positionsCertificationAlbum BRA2009 "Caso Consumado" —Gusttavo Lima 2010 "Rosas, Versos e Vinhos" 57"Inventor dos Amores" (feat. Jorge & Mateus) 13Inventor dos Amores 2011 "Cor de Ouro" 18 "Refém" 22 "Balada" 3Gusttavo Lima e vocêFora do Comum" 31 2012 "60 Segundos" 14 "Gatinha Assanhada" 7Ao Vivo em São Paulo "Fazer Beber" 79 2013 "Doidaça" 19 "Diz Pra Mim" (Portuguese version of Just Give Me a Reason) 10Do Outro Lado da Moeda "Fui Fiel" 7 Gold2014 "Tô Solto na Night" 3 "10 Anos" 24 Platinum "Que Mal Te Fiz Eu? (Diz-Me)" 4Non-album release "Se É pra Beber Eu Bebo" 23Gusttavo Lima 50/502015"Você não Me Conhece" 6Non-album release "Tá Faltando Eu" (feat. Jorge & Mateus) 35 GoldButeco do Gusttavo Lima "Não Paro de Beber" 18Gusttavo Lima 50/502016 "Que Pena Que Acabou"1 Gold "Homem de Família" 1 "O Velhinho"(feat. Paula Fernandes) 682017 "Abre o Portão Que Eu Cheguei" 1 Platinum "Eu Vou Te Buscar (Cha La La La La)" (feat. Hungria Hip-Hop) 1 PlatinumO Embaixador"Apelido Carinhoso" 1 DiamondButeco do Gusttavo Lima Vol. 22018"Mundo de Ilusões"75 Gold"Zé da Recaída"1 DiamondO Embaixador2019"Cem Mil"1 Diamond"Milu" 1O Embaixador in Cariri2020"A Gente Fez Amor"1"Saudade Sua"17Non-album release"Café e Amor"
Songs featured in YearTitlePeak chart positionsAlbum BRA 2011 "Chega Mais Pra Cá" (Humberto & Ronaldo feat. Gusttavo Lima) 81Romance - Ao Vivo 2012 "Vem Ni Mim Dodge Ram" (Israel Novaes feat. Gusttavo Lima) 2O Cara do Arrocha2013 "Festa Boa" (Henrique & Diego feat. Gusttavo Lima) 3Henrique & Diego Ao Vivo em Campo Grande "Not This Time" (Laura S. feat. Gusttavo Lima) —Non-album release 2014 "3 Horas da Manhã" (Laís feat. Gusttavo Lima) — "Cordão de Ouro" (Romim Mata feat. Gusttavo Lima) — "Implorando Pra Trair" (Michel Teló feat. Gusttavo Lima) 3Bem Sertanejo 2015 "Cicatrizes" (Kleo Dibah & Rafael feat. Gusttavo Lima) 38Só Uma História "Homem Chora Sim" (Edy Britto & Samuel feat. Gusttavo Lima) 18Os Ciganos - Ao Vivo em Goiânia "Amo Até no Céu" (Gabriel Gava feat. Gusttavo Lima, Lucas Lucco e Israel Novaes) 12Single em Homenagem a Cristiano Araújo e Allana Moraes "Dim Dim" (Thiago Brava feat. Gusttavo Lima) 53Non-album release2016 "Fica Louca" (Thaeme & Thiago feat. Gusttavo Lima) 18Ethernize - Ao Vivo "E Aí" (Matogrosso & Mathias feat. Gusttavo Lima) 2340 Anos - Ao Vivo em Brasília "Eu Menti" (Rick Sollo feat. Gusttavo Lima) —Foi Deus2017 "Hormônios" (Racyne & Rafael feat. Gusttavo Lima) 47Em Um Lugar Assim "Faixa 3" (Bruninho & Davi feat. Gusttavo Lima) 2Ao Vivo no Ibirapuera "Não Fui Capaz de Te Esquecer" (Zé Henrique & Gabriel feat. Gusttavo Lima) 69Histórico "Será Que Cê Deixa" (Rick & Rangel feat. Gusttavo Lima) 32Infinity "Noites Frustradas" (Jads & Jadson feat. Gusttavo Lima) 6Balada Bruta2018 "Meu Coração Não Chora, Urra" (Day & Lara feat. Gusttavo Lima) 26Non-album release "Golpe Baixo" (Rob Nunes feat. Gusttavo Lima) 25Ao Vivo em Goiânia2019 "Dá Preferência Pra Mim" (Thiago Brava feat. Gusttavo Lima) 6Non-album release "Salvou Meu Dia" (Kevinho feat. Gusttavo Lima) 73 "Tiro Certo" (Zé Felipe feat. Gusttavo Lima) 10Ao Vivo "Algo Mais (Amante)" (Xand Avião feat. Gusttavo Lima) 48Errejota Ao Vivo "Drive-Thru" (Márcia Fellipe feat. Gusttavo Lima) 19Made in Studio "Maria Passa na Frente" (Padre Marcelo Rossi feat. Gusttavo Lima) —Non-album release "Lo Que Tú y Yo Vivimos" (Gente De Zona feat. Gusttavo Lima) 14OTRA COSA
Other appearances YearTitleAlbumArtist2011"Utopia"Milhões de Vozes - Ao Vivo em FortalezaPadre Reginaldo Manzotti"É Fato"Efeitos Tour 2011Cristiano Araújo2012"E Aí"Ao Vivo Em LondrinaThaeme & Thiago"Sou Seu Fã"Marca EvidenteIsrael & Rodolffo"Paraquedas"ParaquedasMatheus & Kauan"Safadiar"Sorriso 15 Anos - Ao VivoSorriso Maroto"Eu Vou Contar Pro Cêis" Eu Vou Contar Pro CêisHumberto & Ronaldo & Jorge & Mateus2013"Vou Me Entregar"Henrique & Diego Ao Vivo em Campo GrandeHenrique & Diego2014"Temporal de Amor / Solidão"Leonardo - 30 AnosLeonardo"Previsões"Entre AmigosMilton Nunes"Como Apaixonado Faz"Israel Novaes Ao Vivo Em GoiâniaIsrael Novaes"Três Corações"Pra Ser Tudo PerfeitoFred & Gustavo"Saudade da Minha Terra"Bem SertanejoMichel Teló"Para Não Ser Triste"Natal em Família 2João Neto & Frederico2015"Pra Ficar Tudo Certo"Onde Tudo ComeçouZé Ricardo & Thiago"Tem Que Ter Paixão"Escândalo de AmorEdson & Hudson"Disputa"AdivinhaLucas Lucco2016"Homem é Homem"A Danada Sou EuLudmilla2017O Velhinho (Gusttavo Lima with Paula Fernandes)Presente de Natal - O Especial de Natal da GloboVarious Artists2020"Que Pasen los Dias"Mesa Para DosKany García
Other charting songs YearTitlePeak chart positionsCertificationAlbum BRA2016 "Jejum de Amor" 18 GoldButeco do Gusttavo Lima2018 "Carrinho de Areia" 21 PlatinumO Embaixador2019 "Respeita o Nosso Fim" 25 Diamond"Carreira Solo" 94O Embaixador in Cariri2020"Que Pasen los Dias" 71Mesa Para Dos
Promotional songs YearTitlePeak chart positionsCertificationAlbum BRA2011 "Minha Mulher Não Deixa Não" (feat. Reginho) 94Non-album release2012 "Sete Mares" — "Mente Pra Mim" —2013"As Mina Pira na Balada" —Gusttavo Lima Ao Vivo em São Paulo "Só Tem Eu" 77Do Outro Lado da Moeda2014 "Do Outro Lado da Moeda" (part. Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano)— "O Melhor de Mim" Portuguese version of "All of Me")—Non-album release2016 "Quem Vem de Longe"—Trilha sonora da novela Êta Mundo Bom "50/50"— GoldGusttavo Lima 50/502019 "Online"—O Embaixador in Cariri "Quem Traiu Levou"—
Discography: International charts Albums YearAlbumPeak chart positionsNotesBRAAUTBEL (Fl)BEL (Wa)FRAGERNEDPORSWI2012Gusttavo Lima e você7182536123620196In certain releases, album listed as E vocêLesCharts.com Gusttavo Lima – E você page
Singles + List of singles, with selected chart positions Year Single Peak chart positions Album Certification BRA AUT BEL (Fl) BEL (Wa) FIN FRA GER ITA NED SPA SWE SWI 2012 "Balada"32121913119331 Gusttavo Lima e você BEL: Platinum ITA: 2× Platinum ESP: Gold SWI: Platinum
Filmography 2013: Amor à Vida (aka Rastros de Mentiras) as Gusttavo Lima (himself)