Negro Impacto release first single in two years ‘Maybe’

It’s been two years since the Dundalk duo emerged and made impressions with with their debut EP of vibey R&B pop music.

Since then, Laurence Kapinga (Strangelove) and Chi-chi have been playing stages and festivals all over the country, with Laurence also DJing regularly in clubs in tandem.

Memorable sets this summer saw the band perform the ‘Cha-Cha Slide’ with crowd participation.

Now returning to the fruitful Negro Impacto project with their first single since 2021, ‘Maybe’ keeps that jangle R&B sound and brings in more textured live band production.

Listen to the sweet ‘Maybe’:

Negro Impacto Upcoming gigs:

• Sat 16 Sept: Clash at the Quays! / Fringe Fest / The Complex (Dublin)
• Sat 28 Oct:  Donal Dineen’s Backstory / Westival / The Mariner (Mayo)

Niall Byrne

Niall Byrne is the founder of the most-influential Irish music site Nialler9, where he has been writing about music since 2005 . He is the co-host of the Nialler9 Podcast and has written for the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Cara Magazine, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, founder of Lumo Club, club promoter, event curator and producer of gigs, listening parties & events in Dublin.

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