02/08/2025
🎤 MeetBarsee the Elephant
Barsee Mocopala Kiloda is a Liberian Trapco artist from Monrovia known for his sharp lyrics and energetic delivery. Often called Papi Elephant, he’s built a solid presence in Liberia’s hip-hop and Trapco scene.
💼 Major Deals & Career Milestones
In 2022, Barsee signed a groundbreaking four-year record deal worth L$1 million with Dayee Records. This was the first contract of that size the label ever offered to a local artist, signaling his rise in Liberia’s music industry .
His most anticipated album, “Elephant The Album”, dropped in mid‑2024 under Dayee Records. This 14-track album features only one guest appearance—from L’drez on “The Low.” Producers involved include Vino Beatz, JNas Beatz, DJ Majiic, Geno, and DJ Daddi Rich .
The album was recognized by music observers as one of the top Liberian projects of 2024, praised for its production, lyrical depth, and artistic consistency .
🏆 Awards & Nominations
Barsee received five nominations at the 2024 MTN Liberia Music Awards, including Artist of the Year, Hipco/Trapco Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Hipco/Trapco Song of the Year (for “Lorpu”), Album of the Year (for “Elephant”), and Video of the Year (for “Low”) .
At the 2023 MTN Liberia Music Awards, his music video for “Vibe” (from the Elephant album era) was nominated for Video of the Year. He also saw multiple nominations in Traditional Gbema Song categories for tracks like “Ayaaah” .
At the 2025 awards, Barsee won the Hipco/Trapco Song of the Year award for his track “Lorpu”—a major win in a competitive category .
⚖️ Artistic Style & Industry Standing
Barsee is known as a Trapco lyricist, blending street narratives, clever wordplay, and catchy beats. He’s recognized for being articulate and consistently delivering thoughtful bars while maintaining mainstream appeal .
✅ Summary at a Glance
Category Highlights
Stage Name Barsee Mocopala Kiloda (Barsee, Papi Elephant)
Major Contract 4‑year L$1M deal with Dayee Records (2022)
Notable Album Elephant The Album (2024) – 14 tracks, one feature
Awards & Nominations Multiple MLMA nods (2023, 2024) and win for “Lorpu” in 2025
Style & Influence Trapco lyricist known for smart bars and community voice
Public Reputation Bold artist who stands up for his art.
Barsee is one of Liberia’s standout Trapco voices, carving out space with hard-hitting music, strategic collaborations, and a clear artistic vision. His emergence under Dayee Records and award recognition position him as a strong force in Liberian hip‑hop. If you’d like a blog post, feature caption, or insight into his music videos or lyrics, just say the word.