KB’s “Santo HLY Forever” Expands Tomlin’s Legacy

“Santo (HLY Forever)” is the latest release from KB, featuring Brazilian artists Aline Barros, Brenno, and Bruno Ramos. This moving collaboration reimagines Chris Tomlin’s powerful worship anthem “Holy Forever” in Portuguese, offering a fresh cultural lens on a song already beloved around the world. The project follows KB’s viral success with “We Still Believe (HLY Forever),” expanding the reach of the message that God’s holiness transcends time, culture, and language.

One of the most striking elements of this version is the presence of Aline Barros, a towering figure in Brazilian Christian music. Over a career spanning more than three decades, Aline has become one of the most celebrated worship leaders in Latin America. She has earned a record-breaking eight Latin Grammy Awards for Best Christian Album in Portuguese—more than any other artist in the category. Her projects, including Som de Adoradores and Extraordinário Amor de Deus, have achieved Diamond certification in Brazil, marking extraordinary sales milestones. Beyond music, she has written several bestselling books on faith, family, and spiritual growth.

With Aline’s passionate delivery, Brenno and Bruno Ramos’s artistry, and KB’s creative vision, “Santo (HLY Forever)” is more than a translation—it’s a bridge. The song honors the timeless beauty of Tomlin’s original while giving Portuguese-speaking listeners an anthem that feels authentically their own. It’s a celebration of unity in worship, proving once again that God’s praise is a language without borders.