Iliana has just joined the label AllPoints, making a powerful first impression with an emotionally charged debut single. With “Ta route”, a soulful R’n’B track about a painful breakup, the French singer follows in the footsteps of the early pioneers of urban music in France—a genre that long struggled for recognition locally, despite flourishing across the Atlantic. Today, with the growing diversity of urban sounds and the decline of rap’s total dominance, R’n’B is finally claiming the spotlight it deserves.
Iliana lost “Ta route”… only to find her own
The instrumental production of this track is handled by Bubble, a relatively low-profile beatmaker who, so far, hasn’t been credited on any other releases listed on RapGenius. The result is a classic yet compelling R’n’B production—melancholic, groovy, and perfectly suited to the intimate storytelling Iliana delivers.
“Day by day, I keep discovering
New flaws that drive you
Your vices say hello to me
While you used to say ‘good night’”
Visually, the music video is a cinematic experience, directed by Kespey. Known for his frequent collaborations with Bouss—for whom he has directed the vast majority of music videos—Kespey continues to build an impressive portfolio. His recent work also includes “La Douille #9” by Fresh La Douille and “8426City” by ISK and Saïf.
