Gradur Drops “Paysage”, His New Summer Single

It was under the nickname “L’Homme au Bob” that Gradur first made a name for himself with his “Sheguey” freestyles. A former member of the French Army and one of the leading figures of France’s emerging trap scene, he impressed both on stage and through his freestyles, quickly establishing himself as one of French rap’s hottest new prospects. During an appearance on Konbini’s “Small Talk”, he revealed that one of the first things he did with the money he earned was give some of it to his parents, before eventually buying them a house. After that, he made sure to enjoy some of his success himself.

Over the following years, the rapper steadily cemented his place on the new French rap scene. In 2019, the Northern France native released “Zone 59”, which moved nearly 20,000 units in its first week. After a lengthy break from music, Gradur returned in 2026 with “Décennie”, making an impressive debut at No. 2 on the French Top Albums chart. The record features a string of high-profile collaborations with Ninho, SDM, La Fouine, Naza, Niska, L2B and Timar. By now, Gradur has built strong connections throughout the industry. The days when he could rely on little more than his explosive energy are long gone.

However, the numbers dropped off somewhat in the following weeks. The quality remains intact, with Gradur sounding as energetic as ever and the album boasting a well-curated selection of guest appearances. Still, six years away from the spotlight inevitably took some of the shine off the massive popularity once enjoyed by the rapper from the 59. Even so, his comeback remains more than respectable.

The rapper is now unveiling his summer single “Paysage”, bringing a softer vibe to a track whose visuals were shot abroad.

Gradur drops his summer single “Paysage”!

According to the credits available on Spotify, the track’s production is handled by Rim’s and Stefio. Rim’s has worked extensively with Gradur, notably on “Opps” featuring Ninho, as well as “Free Congo”, the collective track that sought to draw attention to the situation in Gradur’s country of origin. He also contributed to Stavo’s “Malette”. Stefio also teamed up with Rim’s on “Opps” and “Free Congo”.

The production leans towards an Afrobeat-inspired sound, with Gradur moving away from the trap that defined his early career in favor of a smoother, more melodic approach. Rap was not necessarily better in the past, but as Kery James suggested on Mouv’ before the station took its final breaths: “rap has changed.” And this is far from the first time Gradur has explored melodic territory. At this stage of his career, the artist sounds comfortable across a wide range of styles, and the transition works naturally here.

The sun-soaked visuals were directed by NH Cam. Gradur moves between luxury stores and beaches while offering glimpses into his life behind the scenes. NH Cam also directed the video for “Free Congo”, which brought together several Belgian and French rappers of Congolese origin.