On May 4, the media circulated very unpleasant news of the death of Michał Marten, known as Joka. In 1994, the rapper, together with his brother Marcin and Piotr “Magician”, was founded by the band Kaliber 44. Shortly afterwards, the musicians released their debut and extremely popular album “The Book of the Secret. Prolog”. The younger brother said goodbye to Joka in a moving post. “The late brother of Joka. With the greatest pain, I inform you about Michał's death. He is no longer us, but I believe that he will remain in our hearts forever. (…) I am asking for mourning” – he wrote on social media. On May 10, the rapper's funeral took place. Real crowds said goodbye.
Joki funeral. Attention was drawn to the wreath of “44”
The ceremony began at 10 o'clock at the funeral home at the cemetery of the parish of St. Szczepana in Katowice-Bogucice at Wróblewskiego Street. It was secular. Lovely rapper appeared at the funeral, as well as famous people. The composer was noticed among the crowd Radzimir Dębski. There were symbolic elements at the ceremony. The inscription “44” appeared on one of the wreaths, referring to the band Kaliber 44. The rapper was buried in the same cemetery as his colleague Magicianwho died in 2000 and belonged to the aforementioned music group. Pictures from the last farewell to Joki can be found in our gallery.
Friends said goodbye to Joka. “Shock, sadness, disbelief”
Many people touched the death of the rapper. “Shock, sadness, disbelief and a huge loss. Joka was one of the many rappers I was brought up on, but at the same time one of the few who had a natural gift, brilliance, timeless runs, which many will always remember. Original and indispensable! The light went out too early …” – Pierrot told them in an interview. He also took the floor Grubson. “The worst … sympathy. Stay dear and hug the family,” he wrote. “Brother, you were and you will be a legend forever. Forever in my heart and memory. Rest in a master's room” – he added Adam Ostrowski.