C-Real | |
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 C-Real | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Cyril-Alex Gockel |
| Born | July 16, 1984 (29) Accra, Ghana |
| Origin | Ghana |
| Genres | Azonto, African Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, Poet, Writer, Entrepreneur and Producer |
| Instrument | Microphone |
| Years active | 2009 – present |
| Labels | MixDown Studios |
Cyril-Alex Gockel (born July 16, 1984) known by his stage name C-Real is a Ghanaian hip hop recording artist, entertainer, writer, poet and producer. In 2009, he won the Channel O Sprite Emcee Africa.[1] in Ghana and second in Africa as a whole.[2]. Many Ghanaians recognize him as one of the leading Hip hop artists in the country.
Musical Career
editC-Real is one superb Emcee who has braved the odds to deliver supreme quality with regard to his craft. Since wining Channel O’s Sprite Emcee Africa in 2009 and placing second in Africa as a whole, C-Real has released three mix tapes “Multiples of C”, “Project Hip hop” featuring E.L and the recent “The Reigning Season”[3] and has an album dubbed ‘Em CEO’[4] to his credit. The Poet has stirred up Hip hop hits like “I Be Swag” with a supporting classy creative video which was nominated for “4syte Music Video Awards 2011” as “Best HipHop Video”. One of his other videos that have turned heads is the “Em.CEO” which was also nominated for the MTN 4Syte Music Video Award 2012 as the “Best Hip Hop Video”. As a prelude to his album, he released “It’s a Rap” and released a song titled “Kneel, Pray, Rise, Conquer” amongst others which sparked a lot of speculation that the star might have shifted to gospel music. However, feeding the Global Azonto craze with ‘Do the Azonto’ with one of Ghana’s finest E.L. is just one of the many ways the young producer would like his versatility to be known.
Business Career
editAs an entrepreneur, C-Real owns one of the breeding homes of Hip hop in Ghana, “MixDown Studio” which is quickly becoming the studio of choice for upcoming artist and well established artist.[5] The hard core battle Em-c is more than just brawn. C-Real has proved himself to be more than just beat and words as he sets a laudable example to earn an MBA in Marketing for other artistes across the globe that “talent is not enough”.
Reviews
editThe young producer and writer have been featured on many sites such as ‘This Day Newspaper in Nigeria as “the rapper in the boardroom”.[6] This Is Africa called him “Ghana’s best rapper”. In a feature on Ghana news it was mentioned that He is taking Hip Hop in Ghana to the next level. [7] [8]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | C-Real | Best HipHop Video[9] | Nominated |
| 2011 | Best Hip Hop Video[10] | Nominated |
Discography
edit- Studio albums
- 2009: Multiples of C (Mixtape)
- 2011: Project Hip Hop (Mixtape
- 2012: EM.CEO
- 2014: The Reigning Season
References
edit- ^ "Emcee Africa".
- ^ "Meet C-Real "MC Africa" Ghana Rep". modernghana.com. Retrieved 30 June 2009.
- ^ "C-Real releases HipHop mixtape The Reigning Season".
- ^ ""EmC.E.O.", the debut album from C-Real, one of Ghana's best rappers".
- ^ "C-Real".
- ^ "The Rapper in the Boardroom".
- ^ "C-Real".
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{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ "4syte Music Video Awards announces nominees". Ghanagossip.net. 22 October 2012.
- ^ "Vodafone 4SYTE Music Video Awards 2011 Nominations Ou". Ghanacelebrities.com. 15 October 2011.