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Bio

Appoloss Diaby, professionally known as Appoloss, is a singer, songwriter, percussionist, and music producer from Ivory Coast. He got involved in music at age 8 and later created the group "Les Surchocs" in Treichville, where he grew up. His professional career took off toward the end of the 1980s, and it saw him become a member of the band Kiyi M'Bock of Wêrê Wêrê Liking. Some of his solo releases include the EP Francafrique and songs like Envahi and Distanciation Sociale.

Discography

Albums¹¹

Le Papo2021 • AlbumTracks: 1

Animiste2021 • AlbumTracks: 1

Distanciation Sociale2021 • AlbumTracks: 1

Envahi2021 • AlbumTracks: 1

Telephone Danger2020 • AlbumTracks: 1

Les sans voix2019 • AlbumTracks: 3

Mory2019 • AlbumTracks: 2

Viens danser la bourree2017 • AlbumTracks: 2

Electro Messenger2014 • AlbumTracks: 22

Sognin2013 • AlbumTracks: 2

Jeunesse2013 • AlbumTracks: 1

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