Benash is considered one of Booba‘s major signings under the 92i label. Under his mentor’s wing, he revealed two standout collaborations: “Validée” and “Ghetto”. The track “Validée”, which helped kick off the reggaeton wave in France, has become one of Booba‘s most iconic songs, especially among listeners who aren’t usually rap fans. Although tracks by Booba rarely make it onto mainstream radio stations, this one even got play on NRJ, underlining its cultural impact.
After a period of distance, the two artists have finally reunited for the song “DD” (Désiré Doué). This comeback marks an important chapter: Booba and Benash pay tribute to the young PSG prodigy shortly after the latter was introduced to the public via “Dolce Camara” by Booba. Just as many European clubs have anthem songs — Liverpool with You’ll Never Walk Alone, Real Madrid with its legendary chants — PSG now stakes its claim to an anthem of its own through this track.
Benash returns solo with “3X Diamant”. The video, rich in striking visuals, features a few appearances by Booba, suggesting that the mentor-protégé alliance is more alive than ever.
Benash is “3X Diamant”!
The production on this track is handled by Dany Synthé, a cornerstone in the French beatmaking scene. Alongside Noxious, Kore, Flem, Bellek, Amine Farsi, and Narcos, he belongs to that elite circle of audio craftsmen known for their artistry. He notably collaborated with Gims and Niska on “Sapé comme jamais”, a massive hit. More recently, he worked with Rim’K and L2B on “French Rivera”, and composed the track “Tour du monde” for L2B and Soolking. The style here leans less on Afrobeat; Benash delivers a powerful ego-trip, perfectly tuned for the summer vibe.
This summer release — arriving a bit later than expected — gets elevated by a polished video: Benash shows off with flair, whether by a poolside or at a party, surrounded by his crew. And Booba, ever present, adds the finishing touch to this forceful comeback.
