MC Caro

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MC Caro
Birth nameCaroline Moore
Also known asKing Caro
Born Monrovia, Liberia
Genres
Occupation(s)
Instrument(s)Keyboard
Years active2018-present
Labelsindependent

Caroline Moore, better known as MC Caro, is a Liberian rapper and songwriter. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] She gained recognition into the Liberian music industry through her viral free style" Pro Poor". [6] [7] [8] MC Caro won Best Female Rapper of the Year Award at the 2020 MTN Liberia Music Awards. [9]

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Early life

MC Caro was born and raised in New Kru Town community, [10] by her parents Christiana T. Nagbe and Garpu Moore. She began her primary education at the Nimely Brothers Children Preparatory School, and later matriculated at the Ndee Matta Memorial Foundation, after her family migrated from New Kru Town to Gbanjor, Old Road. When she returned to New Kru Town, Caro enrolled at St. Lawrence Elementary & Junior High School for two years, and graduated to Senior High. Upon her graduation from the aforementioned, Caro furthered her senior year studies at St. Edwards and progressed. She was unable to advance her studies in college due to financial circumstances.

Music career

Caro started her rap journey in the underground scene of Liberia. [11] Despite her life from the slum and unpopularity then, the stereotypes and cultural barriers, Caro broke through into the Liberian music industry in 2018 through her viral free style" Pro Poor". [12]

In 2018, MC Caro made a viral song "Bring Back our Moni" voicing out her frustrations about the missing two shipping containers with one hundred million dollars. [13] [14] The song won the hearts of many due to its brutal stance on corruption.

Discography

Singles

Albums

”King Caro [15] ” (2021)

”Still Broke [16] ” (2024)

Collaborative songs

Awards and nominations

MTN Liberia Music Awards

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  2. ↑ "MC CARO USES HER TALENTS TO BUILD POLITICAL AND SOCIAL CONSCIOUSNESS". liberianlistener.com. 23 November 2019. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
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  12. ↑ "MC Caro To Release New Song Featuring Da Vero". Musicliberia.com. 4 November 2019. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
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