General D

General D is a rapper, Hip hop tuga and World music artist. Being the first rapper in Portugal to sign a major record deal, he is considered the Godfather Of Portuguese Hip Hop. Although largely influenced by big name U.S. rap acts such as Public Enemy, Ice Cube and Ice-T, his music carried a distinct African flavor incorporating many live tribal percussion instruments. He recorded two solo albums for EMI-Valentim de Carvalho and has also appeared as a guest on other artists' releases including; Ithaka, Cool Hipnoise, Água d'Amanhã and Pop Dell'Arte.

General D
General D in Lisbon, early 1990s
Background information
Birth nameSergio Matsinhe
Born28 October 1971 (1971-10-28) (age 52)
Maputo, Mozambique
GenresWorld music, Hip hop
Occupation(s)vocalist, lyricist, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active1992–present
LabelsEMI, Valentim de Carvalho
Websitewww.discogs.com/artist/222370-General-D
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