Nei Van Soria was born on October 5, 1969 in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. He began his music career with the rock band TNT, formed in 1984. In 1987, he and Flávio Basso left TNT to form Os Cascavelletes due to creative differences. Van Soria's solo career started after Os Cascavelletes disbanded in 1992, releasing his debut album Avalon (1995). He released several albums including Jardim Inglês (1998) and Cidade Grande (2001), the latter through his own label Good Music Records. Notable releases also include O Dia + Feliz da Minha Vida (2003) and Mundo Perfeito (2007). In 2012, Van Soria released Um Cara Comum, featuring guest appearances by Herbert Vianna, Charly García, and Dado Villa-Lobos. His album Neblina (2017) preceded the single "Homem de Pouca Fé."
