Clara Lima

Ana Clara Silva de Lima (born 13 July 1999), better known as Clara Lima, is a Brazilian singer, rapper, composer, and actress. She became famous in the mid-2010s after winning various rap battles in the Duelo de MCs matches in Belo Horizonte, later becoming successful with her collaborations with DV tribo.

2016 - 2017: Beginnings and DV Tribo
After becoming well-known in the hip hop scene of Minas Gerais for reaching the final of Duelo Nacional de MCs, Clara Lima went on to become a member of DV tribo, a group made up of various well-known rappers from Minas Gerais. These names include those of Djonga, FBC, and Hot e Oreia. She became famous in her own right for her verses in the single Diáspora, produced by the channel Rap Box, and has more than 8 million views on YouTube. Other songs that the group are known for include Dversos, Finanças, and Só Força.

2017: Transgressão and Poetas no Topo
Composed by six authors, her first solo EP was Transgressão, produced by the record label Ceia. In the lyrics, Lima put in rather explicit terms her personal experiences and the reality of the Ribeiro de Abreu neighborhood of Belo Horizonte. The songs gave a call-back to old school rap in talking about social issues for those in the peripheries of cities, such as crime. The project had Djonga and FBC as guest participants.

In that year as well, Lima participated in the Poetas no Topo 3.1 project, by PineappleStormTV. Along with Clara, Rincon Sapiência, Drik Barbosa, Don L, and Luccas Carlos, among others, participated in the project. The music video has more than 9 million views on YouTube.

2019: Selfie
Produced by Gee Rocha and Go Dassisti, the EP Selfie shows Lima’s rhymes maturing since Transgressão and expresses, in a genuine way, her lived experiences, her romantic life, and her dreams as an artist.

These themes are explored in songs such as Caminhos. The EP has eight songs, with other highlights being Pássaros, a collaboration with MC Guimê, and Tudo muda, with Chris MC, which has 1.3 million streams on Spotify.

The album was released alongside a documentary on YouTube. Through stories by relatives and friends, the audiovisual project takes a look to Lima’s past, showing her growing up in the North Zone of Belo Horizonte, passing through her origins in rap battles and rhymes until the launch of Selfie.

2021: Só Sei Falar de Amor
Her third EP, Só Sei Falar de Amor shows Lima’s more intimate side. Highlighting the importance of valuing all types of love, the EP contains five songs. Guest collaborators include Luccas Carlos, in Amor e Paz; DonCesão, in Só Por uma Noite; and Duquesa, in Seu Lugar. The album visuals were made by photographer Beatriz Galvão.

In that year as well, Lima was invited to become a judge for the final of Red Bull FrancaMente, the Brazilian version of the international rap battle organization that brings together rappers and fans throughout Brazil.

2021: Dip Muzic
After ending her contract with Ceia, Lima signed with Dip Muzic in 2021, a record producer from São Paulo who as works with other big artists such as Sant and PrimeiraMente. However, she began her collaboration with Dip Muzic the year before, when she was invited to the launch of the record's first production: Nascer, a single with Lucas Gali and NP Vocal.

2022: Som Que Vem da Alma (SQVDA)
Mixing elements of MPB and rap, Lima began her new project Que Vem da Alma in 2022. The EP, with 10 tracks, was produced by Teo Guedx. In the songs, she brings messages of positivity to her fans, indicating a new moment in her career. All the songs were accompanied by music videos that reflect the high-spirited nature of the EP. Among the songs, the most successful were Trânsito da Cidade and Vai Brilhar, including guest participations from Juyè.