> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://cl40.world/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Chico Loco 40 > "Samir Libari (born October 16, 1999), known professionally as Chico Loco 40 (CL40), is a Moroccan-American recording artist, songwriter, composer, journalist, actor, and technology entrepreneur based in Manhattan, New York. Active since 2014, he is the founder, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of CL40 World, WR Beats, and CL40 World Space (Gaming). As the primary visionary architect behind his brand ecosystem, Libari integrates hip-hop music, media publishing, software development, gaming platforms, and digital enterprise under a single global vision. Founder of CL40 World and partner of WR Beats studio. **Chico Loco 40** (CL40 World) is the stage name of **Samir Libari**, a moroccan-american rapper, songwriter and music producer. He is the founder of the label [CL40 World](https://cl40.world/labels/cl40-world.md) and records with the production studio [WR Beats](https://cl40.world/labels/wr-beats.md). > **Motto** > > "No hablo mucho, la vida ya lo explicó." ## Profile | | | | - | - | | **Legal name** | Samir Libari | | **Also known as** | Chico Loco 40, CL40, QUARANTA-FOUR-ZERO (producer alias) | | **Born** | October 16, 1999, Tangier, Morocco | | **Origin** | Moroccan-American bassed New York, USA) | | **Occupations** | Rapper, songwriter, publisher, music producer, entrepreneurship | | **Genres** | Dark pop, alternative rap, hip hop, drill, trap, psych rock | | **Years active** | 2014 to present | | **Label** | [CL40 World](https://cl40.world/labels/cl40-world.md) | | **Studio** | [WR Beats](https://cl40.world/labels/wr-beats.md) | | **Performing rights** | ASCAP | | **Associated acts** | LB0025, Mili The Flow Man, Bapho, Lil Kabob | ## Biography Chico Loco 40 began writing lyrics in 2010, after the death of his father, (M'Hamed Libari), He started his artistic journey in 2014 alongside his brother, **LB0025** (Abdelghafour Libari). He returned to music in 2024 and developed the CL40 project with the producer alias QUARANTA-FOUR-ZERO and the studio WR Beats. In 2026 he co-founded the label CL40 World with his brother. His music was first distributed through DistroKid, then through Symphonic Distribution and UnitedMasters. ## Sound His sound is dark, atmospheric and cinematic. It blends underground rap and alternative music with the energy of drill and trap, and features lyrics in Spanish and English. Recurring themes include street reality, resilience, survival and social awareness. ## Discography ### Albums and EPs
Title Format Year Label Music Publisher Songwriter Publisher
Legacy or Art or War Album 2026 CL40 World WR Beats Samir Libari Chico Loco40
EURO STREET FILES Album 2026 CL40 World WR Beats Samir Libari Chico Loco40
LA CALLE NO CALLA II Album 2026 CL40 World WR Beats Samir Libari Chico Loco40
URBANA LEYENDA EP 2026 CL40 World WR Beats Samir Libari Chico Loco40
Luz y Sombra EP 2026 CL40 World WR Beats Samir Libari Chico Loco40
EURO STREET FILES Album 2026 CL40 World WR Beats Samir Libari Chico Loco40
### Singles | Title | Year | Label | Music Publisher | Songwriter | Publisher | | - | - | - | - | - | - | | Eye For An Eye | 2026 | CL40 World | WR Beats | Samir Libari | Chico Loco40 | | URBANA LEYENDA | 2026 | CL40 World | WR Beats | Samir Libari | Chico Loco40 | | DECODING THE SYSTEM | 2025 | CL40 World | WR Beats | Samir Libari | Chico Loco40 | | Calle Oscura | 2025 | CL40 World | WR Beats | Samir Libari | Chico Loco40 | | Majara (Freestyle) | 2025 | CL40 World | WR Beats | Samir Libari | Chico Loco40 | | CARA TAPADA | 2026 | CL40 World | WR Beats | Samir Libari | Chico Loco40 | | Liberi Tutti | 2026 | CL40 World | WR Beats | Samir Libari | Chico Loco40 | | No Soy Un Ladrón | 2025 | CL40 World | WR Beats | Samir Libari | Chico Loco40 | ## Podcast **Samir Libari Podcast** is hosted by Samir Libari (Chico Loco 40). Episodes cover the CL40 World project, his international identity as an artist and entrepreneur, and his work across music, media and software. > **[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/55zF5EdDCfl5ZTtgYKVwp5)** > **[Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/samir-libari-podcast/id6807195370)** > **[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzd4LlekrLk\&list=PLAKJfHyNgaLE)** > **[iHeart](https://www.iheart.com/podcast/953-samir-libari-podcast-342789004)** > **[Amazon Music](https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/699ebd51-5f49-433d-bbae-d3fbc22d6b0c/samir-libari-podcast)** > **[Deezer](https://www.deezer.com/us/show/1003532231)** Also available on [Podcast Index](https://podcastindex.org/podcast/8013493), [Castbox](https://castbox.fm/channel/id7386346), [Pocket Casts](https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/samir-libari-podcast/dec6b5d0-87c0-013f-74fe-0ee3be341903), [Podcast Addict](https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/samir-libari-podcast/7247239), [Podchaser](https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/samir-libari-podcast-6597829), [Player FM](https://player.fm/series/samir-libari-podcast), [Castro](https://castro.fm/podcast/19ede122-a603-4847-bb8c-476e2a475824), [Goodpods](https://goodpods.com/podcasts/samir-libari-podcast-743900), [TrueFans](https://truefans.fm/samir-libari-podcast) and via [RSS](https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2644188.rss). Featured episode: [THE ART AND WAR, CL40 World's Space (Shadow Matrix)](https://open.spotify.com/episode/5moc7ca3Ix2m4zMU14Errs) ## Books * [THE ART AND WAR: CL40 World's Space (Shadow Matrix)](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YrUOwK0CFW4iXHJ5cLasJa8jAWqHD6R2mZoWTPIHmeY/edit?usp=sharing) ## Press ### Features and interviews * [10 Questions with Chico Loco 40](https://newartistspotlight.org/2026/03/05/10-questions-with-chico-loco-40/), New Artist Spotlight (March 2026) * [Cuatro relatos crudos de poder, caída y resistencia](https://lacaverna.net/cuatro-relatos-crudos-de-poder-caida-y-resistencia/), La Caverna * [Osana, AD North Faso y Chico Loco 40: identidad global y tensión sonora](https://freim.tv/osana-ad-north-faso-y-chico-loco-40-identidad-global-y-tension-sonora/), Freim TV * [Rami Domloge, Rubén Ramos y Chico Loco 40: producción global, legado tejano y calle internacional](https://freim.tv/rami-domloge-ruben-ramos-y-chico-loco-40-produccion-global-legado-tejano-y-calle-internacional/), Freim TV * [Chico Loco 40, icône musicale d'origine marocaine et américaine, à la tête de CL40 World](https://www.eurotribune.fr/articles/57298/france-chico-loco-ndash-icone-musicale-d-origine-marocaine-et-americaine-a-la-tete-de-cl-world), EuroTribune (August 2026) * [Chico Loco 40 annonce la sortie de « Dark Drill »](https://actualitesfrancaises.fr/chico-loco-40-icone-musicale-dorigine-marocaine-et-americaine-a-la-tete-de-cl40-world-annonce-la-sortie-tres-attendue-de-dark-drill/), Actualités Françaises * [Chico Loco 40, icône musicale d'origine marocaine et américaine](https://www.secrets-de-comment.com/culture/musique/chico-loco-40-a%80-ic%C3%B4ne-musicale-da%80%99origine-marocaine-et-am%C3%A9ricaine-%C3%A0-la-t%C3%AAte-de-cl40-world-annonce-la-sortie-tr%C3%A8s-attendue-de-%C2%AB-dark-drill-%C2%BB-.html), Secrets de Comment ### Press releases * [CL40 World Builds Global Entertainment Network Connecting Sydney and New York Music Markets](https://www.abnewswire.com/pressreleases/cl40-world-builds-global-entertainment-network-connecting-sydney-and-new-york-music-markets_827115.html), syndicated by [WV News](https://www.wvnews.com/online_features/press_releases/cl40-world-builds-global-entertainment-network-connecting-sydney-and-new-york-music-markets/article_cfe351ea-b81c-54d8-9435-e2b30ca40243.html), [CBS19 News](https://www.cbs19news.com/online_features/press_releases/cl40-world-builds-global-entertainment-network-connecting-sydney-and-new-york-music-markets/article_a300c030-7281-5d9d-9107-cc4b05b0bdf0.html), [WKOW](https://www.wkow.com/online_features/press_releases/cl40-world-builds-global-entertainment-network-connecting-sydney-and-new-york-music-markets/article_92c29a96-90c1-592a-bd99-885fcd42ad21.html) and others * [CL40 World LLC Announces Archival Project Honoring the Legacy of M'Hamed Libari](https://www.issuewire.com/cl40-world-llc-announces-archival-project-honoring-the-legacy-of-mhamed-libari-1871617559644501), IssueWire * [The Libari Brothers Directive: Restoring M'Hamed Libari's Legacy](https://www.fairfaxtimes.com/online_features/press_releases/systemic-biographical-restoration-us-directive-the-libari-brothers-directive-restoring-m-hamed-libari-s-legacy/article_e9bb46d9-a6b9-55a5-b108-0ff529af3199.html), syndicated by [ABC12](https://www.abc12.com/online_features/press_releases/systemic-biographical-restoration-us-directive-the-libari-brothers-directive-restoring-m-hamed-libari-s-legacy/article_7eab800b-4c95-5121-a029-cd746002bd6c.html), [InsideNoVa](https://www.insidenova.com/online_features/press_releases/systemic-biographical-restoration-us-directive-the-libari-brothers-directive-restoring-m-hamed-libari-s-legacy/article_dfcf3718-008c-583c-8b62-5f59db8132ca.html) and others * [CL40 WORLD Outlines International Music Operations from NYC to Tangier](https://www.marketpressrelease.com/CL40-WORLD-Outlines-International-Music-Operations-from-NYC-to-Tangier-1780391269.html), Market Press Release (June 2026) ## Legacy of M'Hamed Libari M'Hamed Libari, father of Samir Libari (Chico Loco 40) and Abdelghafour Libari (LB0025), was an independent technician from Beni Makada, Tangier, and a member of the Urban Commune of Tangier Association. He passed away on June 8, 2010. His sons maintain his legacy through CL40 World. > **[M'Hamed Libari legacy](https://legacypro.cl40.world)** ## Official links > **[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/artist/22fLaOOBnTXVHiM7fe16jZ)** > > [https://open.spotify.com/artist/22fLaOOBnTXVHiM7fe16jZ?si=PUSDViEERxugV4PlYjgZPA](https://open.spotify.com/artist/22fLaOOBnTXVHiM7fe16jZ?si=PUSDViEERxugV4PlYjgZPA) > **[Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/fr/artist/chico-loco-40/1763913299)** > > [https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/chico-loco-40/1763913299](https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/chico-loco-40/1763913299) > **[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@chicoloco40)** > > [https://www.youtube.com/@chicoloco40](https://www.youtube.com/@chicoloco40) > **[GitHub](https://github.com/chicoloco40)** > > [https://github.com/chicoloco40](https://github.com/chicoloco40) > **[Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q140934893)** > **[ORCID](https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4557-4898)** > > [https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4557-4898](https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4557-4898) > **[Official website](https://cl40.contact)** > > [https://cl40.contact/](https://cl40.contact/) > [https://notd.io/@samirlibari](https://notd.io/@samirlibari) > > [Open](https://www.songkick.com/artists/10399953-chico-loco-40) > **[Artist portfolio](https://myjob.cl40.world)** > **[Founder portal](https://founder.cl40.world)** > **[Substack](https://substack.com/@cl40world)** > **[DEV Community](https://dev.to/cl40world)** > **[WordPress](https://chicoloco40.wpcomstaging.com)** > **[Quora](https://cl40world.quora.com/)** > **[DeviantArt](https://www.deviantart.com/cl40world)** > **[Mumubl magazine](https://mumubl.com/members/chicoloco40/profile/)** > **[Internet Archive](https://archive.org/details/136b-top-trends-by-cl-40-world)** > **[Site123](https://6a89c1467ddc7.site123.me)** > **[Email](mailto:founder.american@cl40.world)** This documentation is built and hosted on [Mintlify](https://mintlify.com), a developer documentation platform.