Hannah Lima

Born in Carangola, MG Brazil , Hannah moved to Rio de Janeiro as a baby with her family . As a born composer, she  gravitated to the piano and started composing her own melodies at the age of six.
Despite a tumultuous childhood which is another story for another time...She  grew up in Flamengo, Copacabana and Rocha Miranda neighborhoods,spent most of her holidays with her grandmother in the countryside, while continuing her studies downtown  Rio de Janeiro
Hannah lent her talents as a backing vocalalist to many Brazilian artists since 1990 , when she was just an eighteen year old girl !


10 years later inspired by Rio de Janeiro's everyday life, the streets and shanty-towns,the suburban parties and the imperative need for survival,
Hannah secured her reputation  as an exceptional rapper, singer and composer that has led to her role as  a great female representative of the newly evolving R&B+RAP fusion.


Bravely assuming the similarities and differences between these two musical divisions of the Black Music,In 1999 , Hannah's vision encompassed a unique and exciting direction in the Brazilian music scene. She composed and recorded a new sound that fused R+B and hiphop while perserving the essence of both. Her ability to rap and sing coupled with her soulful and deep lyrics have  earned her title as "Queen of Hip-hop and R&B"