Leonardo Michael Flores Ozuna (

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, 26 July 1986 – 30 April 2014 San Adrián de Besós), known by his stage name Monkey Black, was a singer of urban music from the

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Early life

Flores was born in Los Mina,

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July 26, 1986, and recorded his first material with El Sujeto at age 10. He then emigrated to

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where he dedicated himself to various trades.

Career

When he returned to the Dominican Republic, Flores became an urban artist. In 2006, he collaborated with Big K. Together they recorded the CD entitled ''Tienen Miedo''. This album and the support of Lápiz Conciente helped him become widely known. Monkey Black was best known for his raps and his collaboration with American rapper,

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, on the song "El Sol y La Playa" which was produced by Nico Clinico.

Personal life

Eventually, Flores moved to Spain and married. He died 30 April 2014, stabbed during a fight in

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, Spain, where he had resided for 4 years.

Discography

* Ultra Mega Universal (Album) (Semi-Inedited)

References

External links

Fox News article about Monkey Black, published soon after his death
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