Jul Drops “On oublie pas”

On May 15, 2026, Jul released his latest project, « Oubliez-moi ». Remaining true to his unmatched work ethic, the Marseille rapper typically drops two albums every year, while also releasing free mixtapes and taking part in collaborative projects such as « 13 Organisé » and « Le Classico Organisé ». This relentless output has kept him at the forefront of the French rap scene for well over a decade.

After just one week on the market, « Oubliez-moi » had already come close to Gold certification with nearly 48,000 album-equivalent sales. While the opening week falls slightly short of « TP sur TP » and « D&P à vie », the comparison deserves some context. Unlike those previous releases, Jul did not rely on promotional bundle campaigns to boost sales, making this performance particularly impressive in today’s music industry.

Nearly twelve years after making his debut with « Dans ma paranoïa », Jul remains just as popular—if not even more so—than during his breakthrough years. Early in his career, part of the French rap establishment criticized his unconventional style, laid-back approach and heavy use of vocoder effects. Alpha 5.20, for example, has openly stated that he still doesn’t rate Jul.

However, anyone who has followed the Marseille rapper’s career closely knows that his artistry extends far beyond Auto-Tune. While Jul undeniably created one of the most recognizable sounds in modern French rap—so distinctive that journalist Mouloud Achour famously coined the expression « the Jul sound »—he has consistently expanded his artistic range. Throughout « Oubliez-moi », he experiments with different musical influences and once again proves that he is perfectly capable of delivering technically sharp performances without any vocal effects.

Jul had already demonstrated this ability during his lengthy 1000 % Rap freestyles on Skyrock, as well as on several tracks throughout his catalog, including « La Zone en personne », which is performed entirely without Auto-Tune. His latest single, « On oublie pas », follows that same artistic direction and could even hint at a forthcoming deluxe edition of « Oubliez-moi ».

Jul unveils the single « On oublie pas »

The track is produced by La Quetra. According to RapGenius, the producer had no officially credited releases before this song. If accurate, this would mark his first major production, although the information should be treated with caution due to the limited public information currently available about his work.

Musically, the record embraces a straightforward rap approach. Rather than relying on melodic hooks, the instrumental gives Jul plenty of room to showcase his lyrical delivery. The Marseille native attacks the beat with confidence, delivering a raw egotrip performance that highlights his technical abilities as an MC.

“I’ve been in the game for years, making enemies, making friends. I created trends in this game.”

Over the years, Jul has fundamentally reshaped the landscape of French rap. His influence now extends far beyond Marseille—and even beyond France itself. Once dismissed by critics, his signature musical style has since inspired an entire generation of artists, cementing his place as one of the most influential figures in contemporary French-speaking hip-hop.