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French rap converts to Baile Funk?
After the release of D.U.C, where B2O experimented with some new trends like on *All Set* or *G-Love*, Booba released…
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The Day Akhénaton Changed His Mind About Jul
The day Akhénaton changed his mind about Jul was when he participated in the Marseille project "13 Organisé". However, a…
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Majda Sall Unveils a Shocking Book on the Dictates of Fashion
Majda Sall, a victim of fashion's dictates, reveals today in a poignant testimony titled Mia, published on September 15, 2023,…
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13Block: Is the group attempting a “reunion” à la Wu Tang?
While Stavo was promoting his project "TVX", he hinted during an interview that there would not be a "Blo III":…
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Fake-Streams: The End of the Diamond Record Era?
With the rise of YouTube and streaming platforms, the role of streaming in assessing an artist's success has become paramount.…
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Caroline Polachek celebrates Valentine’s Day with “Desire, I want to turn into you: Everasking Edition.”
A few years ago, Caroline Polachek ventured into a solo career after being part of the "Chairlift" group. When discussing…
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Gazo – Has he mellowed down?
Gazo - Has he mellowed down? Several years ago, the Drill wave, originally from Atlanta, swept over France. Rappers like…
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Gazo s’est-il assagi ?
Gazo s'est-il assagi ? Il y a plusieurs années, la vague Drill, originairement d'Atlanta, s'est abattue sur la France. Des…
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The #MeToo revolution will not take place in rap!
The #MeToo revolution will not happen in rap. It's the era of whistleblowers. In the past two years, the world…
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Liza Monet: The Founder!
"Liza Monet: The Pioneer? Liza Monet has been a presence in French rap for over a decade now. In her…
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Chich recounts his incarceration in Germany
Chich recounts his incarceration in Germany.While other rappers are busy battling for throne stories and trying to prove their street…
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How did auto-tune establish itself in French rap?
How did auto-tune establish itself in French rap? Télérama dedicates an article to auto-tune in its weekly edition. A technical…
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Rap is the greatest illustration of the confrontation within France!
Rap is the greatest illustration of the confrontation within France! Back in the early 2000s, one of the most unpopular…
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Why don’t we listen to music in the same way anymore?
In the late 90s, specifically in 1997, I eagerly crossed Rue de la Roquette to purchase the latest installment from…
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Who is the Madrina of Booba and Maes?
Who is the Madrina of Booba and Maes? Maes invited the founder of 92i and a prominent figure in French…
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Sevran: The Palace of Rap
Sevran is not far from Montfermeil. Victor Hugo's "Les Misérables" and Ladj Ly thrive within this sprawling enclosure. Before becoming…
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From 2005 to 2023, a father and his son discuss the riots in France!
From 2005 to 2023, a father and a son discuss the riots! Some things will never change. Ladj Ly chose…
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De 2005 à 2023, un père et un fils parlent des émeutes !
De 2005 à 2023, un père et un fils parlent des émeutes ! Il y a des choses qui ne…