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C-Real (Cyril-Alex Gockel) was born on 16 July, 1984 in Hohoe, Ghana, is a Ghanaian rapper. Discover C-Real's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 39 years old?

Popular As Cyril-Alex Gockel
Occupation Rapper · poet · writer · entrepreneur · record producer
Age 39 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 16 July 1984
Birthday 16 July
Birthplace Hohoe, Ghana
Nationality Ghana

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C-Real Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is C-Real worth at the age of 39 years old? C-Real’s income source is mostly from being a successful Rapper. He is from Ghana. We have estimated C-Real's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1984

Cyril-Alex Gockel (born 16 July 1984), who is known by his stage name C-Real, is a Ghanaian rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, writer and poet.

2009

In 2009, he won the Ghanaian edition of the Channel O Sprite Emcee Africa talent show and finished second at the show's final.

He started writing poetry, rap verses and basic literature in 2009.

C-Real has cited The Notorious B.I.G., Elzhi, Black Thought, Mos Def, Jay-Z, Canibus, Method Man, Eminem, Nas and Busta Rhymes as his key rap influences.

In an interview with Richmond Adu-Poku, C-Real said he decided to participate in the Ghanaian edition of the Channel O Sprite Emcee Africa talent show after hearing about it.

He advanced to the top 10 round after the first round of auditions and subsequently battled Padlock, Chymny, and Rocky for the crown.

After emerging as the competition's winner, he conducted radio interviews and co-hosted the Brown Berry Show on Choice 102.3 FM.

C-Real told Adu-Poku he was working on a mixtape with his cousin Joseph Deo-Silas and some of his close-knit friends.

He released the 7-track mixtape, Multiples of C, on November 3, 2009.

Described by the rapper as an "exhibition mixtape" designed to showcase his versatility, the project features guest appearances from Uno and A.ma.

2011

In April 2011, he teamed up with rapper E.L to release Project Hip Hop, a 9-track collaborative mixtape that features collaborations with Sherifa and Gemini.

The mixtape was produced by DJ Juls, E.L and Aphroteq.

C-Real started working on his debut studio album, Em C.E.O., at Mix Down Studios.

As a prelude to the album, he released "It's a Rap" and the Gospel-inspired track "Kneel, Pray, Rise, Conquer".

"I Be The Swag" was released as the album's lead single in 2011.

The accompanying music video for the song was directed by Nana Asihene of NKACC, and was nominated for Best Hip Hop Video at the 2011 4Syte Music Video Awards.

2012

He is regarded as one of the leading hip-hop artists in Ghana, and has released the album Em C.E.O. (2012).

C-Real was featured on "Next Up", a song from Coptic's mixtape The Rising Stars of Gh Vol 1 (2012).

C-Real was born in Hohoe, a town in the Volta region of Ghana.

Growing up, he listened to artists such as Ini Kamoze, Das Efx and KRS-One.

He and one of his friends formed a rap group called NT, an acronym for Nipa Tumtum.

C-Real graduated from St. Peter's Boys Senior Secondary School and is also an alumnus of the University of Ghana.

Released on December 1, 2012, the album features guest appearances from Efya, Chase, E.L, J-Town, Gemini, M.anifest, Lousika, Zeus, Bebelino and Yom da Poet.

It was supported by the singles "I Be The Swag", "Em.Ceo", "Mission Possible", "Opeimu", and "Do the Azonto".

On August 17, 2012, C-Real released the music video for the album's title track "Em.Ceo"; it was directed by SABA Arts and uploaded to YouTube.

The video was also nominated for Best Hip Hop Video at the 2012 4Syte Music Video Awards.

2013

The Nana Kofi Asihene-directed music video for "Opeimu" was released on July 19, 2013.

It was nominated for Best Collaboration of the Year, Best Hip Hop Video, and Best Photography Video at the 2013 4Syte Music Video Awards.

2014

C-Real's third mixtape The Reigning Season, which was released in January 2014, comprises ten tracks and was recorded in Pidgin, English, Twi, Ewe, and Ga. The mixtape features guest appearances from Stargo Da Don and Johnny Boy.

In "One Mic", C-Real pays tribute to American rapper Nas.

In 2014, C-Real presented a Hyundai Santa Fe to his mother for Valentine's Day.

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2015

On February 19, 2015, he released Project Hip Hop 2, his fourth overall mixtape and second collaborative project with E.L. The mixtape has ten songs and features collaboration with producers and artists such as Gemini, Stargo, Ko-Jo Cue, Lil Shaker, Lady J, Nel Magnum, DJ Juls and E.L.

C-Real started out as a junior copywriter at Origin8, a local advertising agency affiliated with Saatchi & Saatchi.

He is currently the CEO of MixDown Studios and Pulse Communications.

C-Real is also the head of marketing at OG Farms, and an avid public speaker.