K.Maro | |
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Birth name | Cyril Kamar |
Born | January 31, 1980 |
Origin | Beirut, Lebanon |
Genres | Hip hop, rap, pop |
Occupation(s) | Singer, rapper, producer |
Instruments | vocals |
Years active | 1997–present |
Labels | K.Pone.Inc Music Group |
Associated acts | LMDS, Vaï |
Website | kmaro.com |
Cyril Kamar, (in Arabic سيريل قمر) (born January 31, 1980 in Beirut, Lebanon) better known by his stage name K-Maro, sometimes also K'Maro, is a Canadian pop singer-songwriter and producer of Lebanese origin. He sings in French and English. He is also the founder, the owner, and the CEO of K.Pone.Inc Music Group, an entertainment company, and K.Pone.Inc record label, which has signed a host of well-known artists including French singer, Shy'm.
In 2002, K-Maro released an album entitled I am à l'ancienne only in Canada. He released his official solo debut album La Good Life in mid-2004, with three singles released from it. He released his second studio album, Million Dollar Boy, in late 2005. In 2006 he released his first remix album, 10th Anniversary: Platinum Remixes. His third studio album, Perfect Stranger was released on October 24, 2008. His most recent album 01.10 was released on April 27, 2010.
K.Maro is a francophone and anglophone singer based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. His real name is Cyril Kamar, and he was born in Beirut, Lebanon on January 31, 1980. After a short stay in Paris, France, his family moved to Canada in 1991.