Hadda

Hadda is the stage name of Alex Souza, who is also known as “niggalex”. He is a Brazilian rap artist born in 1978 in Ceilândia, in the Federal District of Brazil. He moves with his family to Santa Maria in 1990 and continues to live there.

Early life and musical background

Hadda begins his music activity in Brasília, where he works in a local hip hop community shop. There he meets DJ A, also known as Allysson Lopes, who becomes both a friend and a musical partner. He also learns rap and music production from DJ Jamaika, who is part of the now defunct group Álibi.

Groups and collaborations

Hadda later forms his own rap group with DJ A and Yo Go. The trio spends around two years performing at bars and parties in and around Brasília. Yo Go later leaves the group and becomes an MC in the group OtroPlano.

Release activity

In January 2006, Hadda and DJ A release “Eu Represento”, a rap-and-jazz mashup that draws on the styles and lyrics associated with Brasília.