Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
Hipco, also referred to as HipCo or just 'Co, is a genre of hip hop from Liberia. It has been described by The Guardian as Liberia's "unique musical style" using " ...
Hipco is usually performed in Liberian English or the local vernacular. Kolokwa rap in Gbema music evolved in the 1980s but was not branded as HipCo music genre until 2002-2003 when HipCo was founded or established by the Liberian Legendary Detrench, the late DJ SummerTime and MC Switch. HipCo has always had a social and political bent.
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]
Jonathan Koffa (born May 14, 1981), [3] known professionally as Takun J, is a Liberian rapper, singer, songwriter, and activist. He is regarded as one of the pioneers of hipco, a politically charged music genre. [4]
Hipco, also known as HipCo or simply "co" stands as a genre of hip hop originating from Liberia. [16] Hipco typically employs Liberian English or local vernacular in its performances, reflecting the communication style familiar to Liberians. Emerging in the 1980s, Hipco has consistently maintained a social and political edge.
Hipco, hip hop: Members: JB, Shining Man: Soul Fresh is a Liberian hip hop duo. The Hipco group consists of JB and Shining Man. [1] History.
MC Caro was born to Christiana T. Nagbe and Garpu Moore, in New Kru Town, Monrovia. [10] She attended Nimely Brothers Children Preparatory School for her primary education and enrolled at Ndee Matta Memorial Foundation after her family moved to Gbanjor.
Franklin Edward Harris, who is known professionally as Kpanto (previously Skinnyboi Kpanto), is a Liberian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He started his music career in 2014 and gained recognition in 2015 after releasing a cover of Desiigner's single "Panda".