Cralorboi CIC
Birth nameMaurice Tosh Gayflor
Also known asCIC
Born (1994-07-23) 23 July 1994
Montserrado County, Liberia
GenresHipCo, KoloPop
Occupation(s)Artist, Actor, Songwriter and Businessman
Years active2013–present
LabelsCralor Boi Empire[1]

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] He has been featured on BBC Radio 1Xtra[4] and was part of One Africa Music Festival's global foundation event for COVID-19 awareness.

Early life

Cralorboi CIC was born in the township of Brewerville, Montserrado County, and started making music in 2013.[5]

Music career

In 2018, CIC had his first successful international tour in Australia[6] and become the first Liberian based artist to sell out a show in Melbourne and the third African artist behind Flavour and Bracket to do so. He performed at the Ponobiom Concert alongside Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, Samini, and Edem. CIC has also performed with Mr P, Kcee, Iyanya, Kizz Daniel and Tekno. His debut studio album, titled 1994 The Throne, was released in 2019; it features guest appearances from Medikal, Iyanya, Buffalo Souljah, Aramide and MzVee.[7][8][9][10]

Ambassador

In 2017, CIC was named the brand ambassador of Lonestar Cell.[11]

Business and acting

CIC is the owner of Cralorboi Clothing, founder of Cralorboi Empire, and a shareholder in Muscat FC. He starred in the movie Wheel and Deal.

Education

Cralorboi CIC is a BBA student in management at the African Methodist Episcopal University.[12]

Awards and nominations

YearOrganizationAwardNominated workResult
2020Liberia Entertainment AwardsArtist of the YearWon
2020Tunes LiberiaSong of the Year"Big PapaWon[13]
2019Tunes LiberiaSong of the Year"Weekend"Won[14]
2019Tunes LiberiaAlbum of the Year"1994 The Throne"Won[14]
2019Liberia Music AwardsAfroPop Song of the Year"Big Papa"Won[15]
2018Liberia Music AwardsMale Artist of the YearWon[16]
2018Liberia Music AwardsArtist of the YearWon[16]
2018Tunes LiberiaArtist of the YearWon[16]
2018Liberia Youth AwardArtist of the YearWon
2018Liberia Entertainment Award AustraliaArtist of the yearWon
2018National Aids CommissionHumanitarian AwardWon
2017Liberia Music AwardsMale ArtistWon
Liberia Music AwardsBest Video'HelloWon[16]
Liberia Music AwardsCollaboration of the Year"Brother"Won[16]
Liberia Music AwardsHipCo Artist of the YearWon
Tunes LiberiaAfropop Artist of the YearWon[17]
Liberian Entertainment AwardsHipCo Artist of the YearWon

See also

References

  1. "SOG Records Feat. CIC x Jaredo & L'Drez - HIGH (Official Video)". Tunesliberia. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  2. "Top 10 Liberian songs of 2019". Music In Africa. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  3. "Best African songs of 2018". Music In Africa. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  4. "BBC Radio 1Xtra - DJ Edu - Destination Africa, 100% #AfroBoss!". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  5. Media, Wow News. "WOW NEWS Media". Excellence In Report. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
  6. "CIC arrives in Australia ahead of first ever International tour". Day Na Break. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  7. "CIC Reveals Meaning of His Debut Album 19ninety4". Liberian Observer. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  8. "Mzvee Records Love Song With Rumoured Liberian Boyfriend CIC, Listen & Download Their Song 'The One' » GhBase•com". ghbase.com. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  9. "Liberian Artist CIC Begins County Tour Ahead of December 15 Concert". The Bush Chicken. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  10. "C.I.C's '1994' album hits number 2 on iTunes World Music Chart". MusicLiberia.com. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  11. "CIC is Lonestar Cell MTN Brand Ambassador". Liberian Observer. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  12. "The Liberian Superstar, Cralorboi CIC, goes back to school". Day Na Break. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  13. "TunesLiberia Music Awards 2020: All the winners". Music In Africa. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  14. 1 2 "TunesLiberia Music Awards 2019: Full list of winners". Music In Africa. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  15. "Liberia Music Awards 2019: All the winners". Music In Africa. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  16. 1 2 3 4 5 "CIC Sweeps MLMA Awards". Liberian Observer. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  17. "Complete list of TunesLiberia Awards Winners ( See photos)". Liberian Stars Views. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
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