Chocolate Negro

**Chocolate Negro** is a Portuguese hip-hop collective known for their introspective lyrics and genre-blending sound, mixing boom-bap beats with jazz, soul, and electronic influences. Fronted by rapper Valete (Diogo Piçarra) and DJ/producer Xeg (Sérgio Ferreira), the group emerged in the early 2000s as part of Lisbon’s vibrant underground scene, gaining attention for their socially conscious themes and poetic storytelling. Their tracks often explore existential questions, urban life, and cultural identity, as seen in recent releases like *À Procura de Saber o que Andamos Aqui a Fazer* (“Searching to Know What We’re Doing Here”) and the cinematic *O Filme Chegou ao Fim* (“The Movie Is Over”). Chocolate Negro maintains a DIY ethos while evolving their sound, collaborating with artists like Capicua and Sam the Kid, and their work remains a staple for fans of Portuguese alternative rap.

Genres

Hip Hop

Soul

Electronic

Alternative Hip Hop

Underground Hip Hop

Conscious Hip Hop

Experimental Hip Hop

Boom Bap

Jazz Rap

Latest Release

À Procura de Saber o que Andamos Aqui a Fazer

Chocolate Negro

Album - 10 Tracks - Released March 15, 2024