Hugo Da Conceição Chichava, aka HC, is Africa’s most versatile new artist. Born in Maputo, Mozambique he incorporates hip hop, soul, rap, rock and house into his unique musical style.Currently working on three major projects; his first project is called “Soul Searching (The EP)†working alongside South African Hip-Hop Producer Hipe, M.G’s “Mann Listenâ€, as well as featuring on Carpet Mafia’s debut album, which he will soon be performing live with them.Rapping since the age of 13, HC started off as a young freestyle rapper and lyricist before joining the group “The Silveradosâ€. Their launch single “Number One†soon reached chart status in Mozambique.Infiltrating the music scene, HC’s music has spread across Africa, Europe and the USA collaborating with some of South Africa’s hottest new talent including Lungelo, Kritsi, Ameen, Hipe (Unreleased Records), NSC and Ms Taboo.HC is as in tune with business as he is in music. Branching off into producing and launching his own independent music label, Silverado Entertainment, his creativity and passion is infectious.Silverado Entertainment was born from HC’s dream to give musicians a platform to express themselves through their music and lyrics. This vision aims to capture new talent, who like himself, do not have the financial backing to support.Look out. Listen up. HC has arrived.Management contact: For Bookings, Beats & [email protected] (Neil)Background photography by Francois Vanlouw