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[7] [8] Hipco music was becoming popular in 2004 and still is the most popular music genre of Liberia, "serving as the medium through which rappers and singers speak against societal ills, including injustice and corruption and also with an infusion of enticing lyrics for pleasure."
In the 1990s it continued to develop through the civil wars, and today stands as a definitive mark of Liberian culture. [2] [3] Hipco music became popular in 2000. As of 2017, it was the popular music genre of Liberia, "serving as the medium through which rappers speak against societal ills, including injustice and corruption." [4]
Maurice Tosh Gayflor (born 23 July 1994), who goes by the stage name Cralorboi CIC, is a Liberian Hipco and Kolopop singer, songwriter, actor and businessman. He was signed to SOG Records Empire between 2016 and 2021, and is known for the singles "Big Papa", [2] "Jon Buttay", "Hello" featuring Joey B, and "Weekend" featuring Iyanya. [3]
Irene Logan – Liberian-Ghanaian singer; Olmstead Luca – pianist and composer; Nasseman – reggae singer-songwriter; Dawn Padmore – classical singer; Quincy B - singer and record producer; Bucky Raw – rapper and songwriter; Tecumsay Roberts – singer and dancer; Scientific – rapper and songwriter; Takun J – rapper and activist ...
Malinda Jackson Parker (c. 1903 – 1978) was a Liberian singer and pianist. She composed her own music and recorded the album The Liberian Landmark Joy around 1971. She served a term in the House of Representatives of Liberia representing Montserrado County. A well-known figure in Monrovia, she graduated from Morgan College in Baltimore.
Quincy Luwokollie Borrowes (April 24, 1993 – March 3, 2017), known professionally as Quincy B, was a Liberian singer, songwriter and record producer. [1] [note 1] He gained recognition in 2013 after releasing his debut single "My Dream", which features rapper Scientific.
Liberian musicians (7 C, 2 P) L. Liberian styles of music (1 P) Pages in category "Music of Liberia" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total.
Zack and Geebah were known for the hit songs "Keep on Trying" and "Sweet Liberia". Although their career was short lived, the duo managed to release two mini albums and a single. Their album For the Love of Money comprises six tracks and is a blend of boogie , disco , West African melodies , and reggae riddims.