Cyril-Alex Gockel (born 16 July 1984), who is known by his stage name C-Real, is a Ghanaian rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, writer and poet.

C-Real graduated from St. Peter's Boys Senior Secondary School and is also an alumnus of the University of Ghana.

[6] C-Real has cited The Notorious B.I.G., Elzhi, Black Thought, Mos Def, Jay-Z, Canibus, Method Man, Eminem, Nas and Busta Rhymes as his key rap influences.

[7][8] In an interview with Richmond Adu-Poku, C-Real said he decided to participate in the Ghanaian edition of the Channel O Sprite Emcee Africa talent show after hearing about it.

After emerging as the competition's winner, he conducted radio interviews and co-hosted the Brown Berry Show on Choice 102.3 FM.

Described by the rapper as an "exhibition mixtape" designed to showcase his versatility, the project features guest appearances from Uno and A.ma.

was released on December 1, 2012, and features guest appearances from Efya, Chase, E.L, J-Town, Gemini, M.anifest, Lousika, Zeus, Bebelino and Yom da Poet.

The mixtape has ten songs and features collaborations with Gemini, Stargo, Ko-Jo Cue, Lil Shaker, Lady J, Nel Magnum, DJ Juls and E.L.[22] C-Real started out as a junior copywriter at Origin8, a local advertising agency affiliated with Saatchi & Saatchi.