Vanessa da Mata is a Brazilian MPB singer, songwriter, and novelist. She released her self-titled debut album Vanessa Da Mata in 2002, followed by Quando Deixamos Nossos Beijos na Esquina and Sim. She has collaborated with Chico César, written pieces for Ana Carolina and Daniela Mercury, and Maria Bethânia. Da Mata has also released singles Boa Sorte (Good Luck) with Ben Harper, Não Me Deixe Só, and Ainda Bem.