Canserbero, whose real name was Tyrone José González Oramas, was born on March 11, 1988 in Caracas, Venezuela. Known for his profound lyrics and unique style, he left an indelible mark on the world of Latin American rap before his tragic death on January 20, 2015.
Biography
He was born on March 11, 1988 at 8:00 a.m. (HLV) at the Dr. Jesús Yerena Lídice General Hospital in the city of Caracas, as Tirone José González Orama, son of José Rafael González Ollarves, an ice cream vendor, and Leticia Coromoto Orama, who was a graduate in education and teacher. His name is pronounced in Spanish in the same way as in English (/ taɪˈroʊn /; Castilianized pronunciation "tayron"). He lived his early years in El Junquito and at the age of four, his parents moved to a neighborhood in Palo Negro called Las Ánimas de La Pica, in the state of Aragua, where he spent his childhood and adolescence. On December 19, 1997, his mother died of a heart attack, leaving him under the care of his father and stepmother, at the age of nine.
Discography
Throughout his career, Canserbero released several albums that left an indelible mark on his fans.
Album Vida
In 2010, he released his debut solo studio album, Vida, recorded and edited in Caracas, with his producer Kpú. This album, like the others, was recorded in a recording studio known as "El Techo". Due to the great acceptance by the public in 2011, he received the award for best hip hop artist at the Dixtorxión awards, making himself known in other Spanish-speaking countries
Album Muerte
In 2012, he published his second album, Muerte, and the second part that completes the double album Vida/Muerte. The album has fourteen songs of his authorship, being considered one of the most important albums in the history of the Spanish rap genre. During that same year he performed several concerts in Colombia, Mexico and Venezuela. The following year he released an album called Apa y Can, with the rapper Apache. The album consists of songs such as "Ready" and "Stop", a song that strongly criticizes Venezuelan police. Between 2013 and 2014, he performed in several concerts in Latin American countries, including Chile and Argentina, and also in Spain. In 2013, he participated as a vocalist in the song "Ella", by Mala Rodríguez, for the album Bruja. Canserbero had several musical projects that he would carry out in 2015 and planned concerts in Latin American countries such as Panama.
Protest song (Un Día En El Barrio )
In his song, Canserbero describes a world in decline, where death and injustice are faster than the sound of his voice. He criticizes education that is based on repeating obsolete philosophies and the ineffectiveness of political systems such as capitalism, socialism and communism, which in his opinion, have failed in equal measure. The song also mentions how personal interests and the search for power can corrupt individuals, and how modern wars are fought for resources such as oil.
"Un Día En El Barrio" is a call to awareness and resistance, an invitation to fight against apathy and to seek the truth behind the smokescreens presented to us by the media and established powers. Canserbero, known for his profound lyrics and his commitment to social issues, uses his music as a tool for change and reflection.
