Clara Lima

Origin

Belo Horizonte, MG

Also known as

Ana Clara Silva de Lima

Years active

2014

Genres

hip hop, rap, mpb

Instruments

vocals

Biography

Clara Lima is a prominent Brazilian rapper, singer, songwriter, and actress born in Belo Horizonte. She first rose to prominence by competing in major freestyle rap battles between 2014 and 2016, eventually reaching the finals of the Duelo Nacional de MCs and becoming a defining figure in the hip hop scene of Minas Gerais.

Her career expanded significantly when she joined DV Tribo, a collective of leading rappers from her home state that included notable artists such as Djonga and FBC. Alongside the group, she achieved widespread recognition through collaborative tracks like Diáspora before launching her solo career with the 2017 EP Transgressão. She has since continued to release acclaimed bodies of work, including the EPs Selfie and Só Sei Falar de Amor, as well as collaborating with prominent figures like Rincon Sapiência and Drik Barbosa in major cypher projects.

In her subsequent releases, such as Som Que Vem da Alma, Clara has increasingly blended elements of traditional Brazilian popular music with contemporary hip hop aesthetics. Her ongoing artistic evolution highlights her personal experiences, community roots, and unwavering presence in the national rap landscape.