The singer and composer from Rio de Janeiro Rodrigo Amarante became known in the Brazilian pop/rock scene as a member of the band Los Hermanos. In 2007, after the announcement of a hiatus in the band's career, Amarante started to dedicate himself to the group Orquestra Imperial, and then to the band Little Joy, a project that also featured drummer Fabrizio Moretti (The Strokes) and vocalist Binki Shapiro.

He released his first solo album, Cavalo, in 2013. After a long time, the artist released his second, Drama, in 2021.