Negro Impacto are the independent Irish duo who have been quietly setting the standard for alternative RnB and against-the-grain artistry in the Irish
music scene. With the mesmerising vocals and writing style of Chi-chi and the genre-bending production of multi-instrumentalist StrangeLove, their fast
trajectory and indie sound has been capturing people’s attention near and far. What started as a casual collaboration after meeting at a skatepark has
grown into one of Ireland’s most exciting contemporary music acts. The Dundalk natives draw inspiration from a diverse range of influences including the likes of Tyler, The Creator, The Internet, Frank Ocean, DJ Harrison, Steve Lacy and genres spanning gospel, rock, soul and beyond.

Their live performances showcase a collaborative synergy that extends well beyond Chi-chi and StrangeLove, in the shape of their live band. The quality
sound and highly entertaining show of Negro Impacto has allowed them to grace stages at the likes of Primavera Pro Barcelona and Other Voices, while supporting acts like Madness, Ojerime, and STRFKR.

Over the past 18 months, Negro Impacto have hit milestone after milestone – from a standout performance at the Mladi Jazz Festival in Prague to stages in London, Electric Picnic, and a special invite to perform for the President of Ireland at Áras an Uachtaráin. Their 2024 single FANGIRL earned them their first Spotify Fresh Finds UK & IE cover, followed by 1800, which made them cover stars of Spotify’s FREE FORM playlist and landed them a placement in the FX Network comedy series Adults (EP1) as well as the in-store H&M playlist. 2025 has seen the RTÉ 2FM Rising alumni level up again – with festival slots from Forbidden Fruit to All Together Now, We’ve Only Just Begun to Beyond the Pale and a rapidly expanding international presence. Their sophomore EP ‘TV Dreams’ (independent release) has racked up over 600k streams and counting. This project is a masterful exploration of genre, musicality and lyricism, opening the door for even more fans to step into their world.