He was a member of the extinct Underground Hip Hop group Quinto Andar and besides his solo career, he is also the lead vocalist of Banda Leme.

[3][4] His career as a rapper began in 2000, with his participation on the album "Zoeira Hip Hop", created by Elza Cohen, who also promoted a party of the same name, held in the neighborhood of Lapa.

That same year, De Leve founded, together with fellow cariocas MC Marechal and DJ Castro, the Quinto Andar group.

The collective gained notoriety in the national Underground Hip Hop scene mainly for their unusual lyrics and for their unique speed flow.

The music video for "Eu Rimo Na Direita / Som Pra Pista" was constantly featured on the show "Yo!"

[7] In 2016, De Leve played at the "Bang em Festa" event at Brasília along with Tigrão Big Tiger and Emtee Beats.