Fleeing the massacres of the civil war in Angola, Elizio arrives in France with his mother at the age of 2 years. He goes to university in Paris, to become a sport teacher. His passion for hip hop eventually led quickly into the musical world. In 2001, it occurs on
Ragga, hip hop scenes in Paris and in the provinces. His encounter with the artist Kaysha is the beginning of his career as a songwriter and performer.
Early career In 2002 he writes and raises his voice on the albums of the biggest names in African Caribbean scene as Kaysha and Soumia. That same year, the artist Passi offers him to participate in the compilation ''Dis l'heure de zouk
which became a double gold disc with the title Laisse parler les gens''.
First solo album In October 2003 Elizio, released his first solo album
Original Di Cabo Verde. The title
10 fois, 100 fois featuring Perle Lama remains six months number 1 ranking in the Afro-Caribbean and is rewarded best duo in 2004 by ''Dynamitch d'Or''. Songs
Melodia,
Amor (featuring Princess Lover) and
Chupa (featuring Kaysha) on the same album also have a lot of success and allow him to become famous. He then toured in more than fifteen countries from Europe to Africa through the United States.
Rise In June 2005, is his second album
Carpe Diem realised. Songs
Carpe Diem featuring
Lynnsha, ''Tu n'oublieras jamais
with Priscilla and Ne me laisse pas'' are consistent success. A few years later, Elizio created his own label
Dolce Melody. In March 2008, the third album,
Confirmação is released in a limited edition CD / DVD. It also meets several hits including
Bonita,
Make Love on tempo,
Plus loin, plus haut and the Kuduro song
Sabi di mas. This album is the most sold album in 2009 on the Portuguese speaking and African market. It is also nominated for
Kora Music Awards this year with the title
Make love on tempo. Today, Elizio's videos on
YouTube totaling more than 16 million views without any national record company. ==Musical style==