A few weeks ago, Kofs released “Mon école”, a personal manifesto of sorts that heralds a forthcoming project steeped in memory and gratitude. On the cover, the rapper is immortalized in a teenager’s bedroom, surrounded by posters of his 2000s idols—a nod to the musical foundations that shaped him. With this track, he pays tribute to those who shaped his artistic DNA. “Mon école”, brimming with nods to iconic punchlines and key figures in French rap, aligns itself with “Chanson française” by Youssoupha—but here, there’s no sung chorus: just raw, pure rap.
Shortly afterward, Kofs heads to the 94 (Val-de-Marne) for a symbolic collaboration with Intouchable (Dry and Demon One). The video echoes that of “Pour ceux”, originally directed by the then emerging collective Kourtrajmé. The parallel is clear: legendary members of Mafia K’1 Fry return to the screen—aged, yes, but still driven by the same passion.
Continuing his homage to rap’s founding voices, Kofs then drops the visual for “Bâtiment”, alongside Sinik. This time the location shifts to the 91 (Essonne) for a heartfelt duo, echoing Dinos’ recent homage in his double single that nodded to “Une époque formidable”. French rap seems increasingly reflective—turning back to its roots in order to truly build a cohesive cultural legacy.
Kofs and Sinik Are in the “Bâtiment”!
The track’s instrumental is produced by Marcelino, a seasoned hit-maker who’s worked with Gazo, Kalash Criminel, 4Keus, and Djadja & Dinaz. Whereas the earlier collaboration with Demon One and Dry rode a frenetic tempo, “Bâtiment” opts for a more introspective mood, carried by a melancholic piano. It’s a deliberate nod to Sinik’s world, where every word carries weight and lived experience echoes profoundly:
“Pour écouter Sinik j’ai pas attendu RainBfever
J’ai mis tapis sa7bi chaoui et kabyle
Je représente M.A.R.S comme … et Bernard Tapie”
Kofs explicitly references “Bienvenue chez les Bylkas”, one of Sinik’s classics from the iconic “Raï n B Fever” project by Kore, now celebrating its 25th anniversary. The 91 rapper sticks to his lane, delivering a verse rife with realism and a hint of darkness:
“Représente la misère comme un peuple sans peur
Comme des pâtes un peu froides sans gruyère et sans beurre
Ne crois pas que ces vies de chanteur me plaisaient
Je dis je t’aime mais c’est faux je voulais juste baiser”
Visually, the video maintains continuity with its predecessor. Kofs and Sinik traverse their neighborhood as narrative scenes bring their lyrics to life. Once again, SlownProd is behind the camera. As a final touch, a surprise cameo appears: Kamelanc’ pops up briefly—perhaps hinting at a role in Kofs’s next visual installment.
