Calbo, member of rap duo Arsenikformed in 1992 with his brother Lino, real name Calbony M’Bani, died this Sunday at the age of 52, according to his family.
The artist left his mark on the French rap scene of the 90s of the last century, alongside figures like Passi, Doc Gynéco or Stomy Bugsy, within the Sector collective Äa French rap association.
“We lost a great rapper already an older brother in life. Beyond his exploits in rap, I remember all the strength and positivity that he transmitted over the years to my generation and those who will follow,” wrote rapper Rohff on his social networks.
Among his most famous songs are Boxing with words And A family affairwho contributed to the success of their first album, A few drops are enoughreleased in 1998 and certified double gold disc.
This album will be followed in 2002 by a second with great impact in France, Who chose a survivor, also double gold record.
In 1999, with other rappers of Congolese originthey formed Bisso Na Bisso. The group has released two albums: Roots in 1999, which obtained a double gold disc, and Africa in 2009.
In 2021, the rapper recounted twenty years of his career in the book A few more drops, “a story told by someone who lived it”he writes in his prologue.
The artist’s family, who had been hospitalized in the past due to his diabetes, He did not reveal the cause of his death.
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