MC Caro

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MC Caro
Birth nameCaroline Moore
Also known asKing Caro
Born Monrovia, Liberia
Genres
Occupations
InstrumentKeyboard
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 in the Liberian music industry after releasing the viral freestyle rap song "Pro Poor". [6] [7] [8] MC Caro won Best Female Rapper of the Year at the 2020 Liberia Music Awards. [9]

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Early life

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. She later returned to New Kru Town and completed her primary education at St. Lawrence Elementary & Junior High School. After graduating from St. Lawrence Elementary & Junior High School, she attended St. Edwards Catholic High School for her secondary education. MC Caro was unable to advanced her undergraduate 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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References

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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.
  3. ↑ "J SLUGHT, MC CARO, MUZIKAL AND OTHER ESCAPES DEATH". Jaguda.com. 5 February 2020. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  4. ↑ "MC CARO (POOR PRO) RELEASES SHOCKING STATEMENT ABOUT LAST NIGHT SAGA". liberianstarsviews.com. 23 September 2018. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  5. ↑ ""Whether you agree or not, we are into a race" – MC Caro". Africanentertainment.com. 13 April 2021. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  6. ↑ "MC CARO: STILL KILLING THE GAME". hiphopafrican.com. 24 March 2021. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  7. ↑ "MC Caro Dedicates Her Hipco Artist Of The Year Award To Pillz". diamondonlinelib.net. 3 August 2020. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  8. ↑ "TOP 10 LIBERIAN SONGS OF 2020". plusliberia.com. 10 July 2020. 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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