Two artists from distinct generations come together for an explosive collaboration. The first, La Fouine, iconic leader of Banlieue Sale, left a lasting mark on the rap scene of the 2000s and 2010s alongside figures like Rohff and Booba, becoming a true flagbearer of that golden era. Today, although retired and with “nothing to prove”, he continues to surprise by releasing albums that allow him to experiment, far from mainstream trends.
Leto, former member of PSO Thug, saw his career take off with Rec 118. The hard times, when he told Pascal Cefran that bailiffs were knocking at his door after the early success of “Trap$tar”, are now far behind him. After releasing a fiery album with Guy2bezbar, he made a strong comeback with the third installment of his mixtape “Trap$tar” and the impactful “Capitaine fait de l’art”. Always influenced by the distinct sounds of US rap, Leto teams up this time with the veteran from Trappes for a collaboration that exceeds expectations.
La Fouine and Leto: they are “Gangsta et Célèbre”!
The powerful musical production for this track is handled by Raed and Scvrla. Scvrla, signed to Winterfel, Leto‘s label, has frequently collaborated with Raed on various tracks by the rapper from Saint-Ouen, such as “Tout gâché”, “Enlève tes pes-sa”, and “Mozart Capitaine Jackson (Episode 2)”. The production, steeped in US vibes, is both rhythmic, powerful, and daring, perfectly mirroring the raw energy of the two rappers.
In this bold egotrip, La Fouine and Leto drop sharp punchlines like: “J’suis sur Beriz (Tou-tou-touh) en RS (Yeah), mon cauchemar, c’est le rêve d’un CRS (Sku, sku, sku)” and “Y a vingt bitches avec moi sur un yacht, j’ai mal au cœur mais ça va il fait beau / Capitaine fait de l’art comme Picasso.” These lines resonate as clear affirmations of their place in the game.
The visual, directed by the talented Glenn Smith, switches between posse cut scenes in a parking lot and snapshots of gangster life. Deeply inspired by US aesthetics, this clip stands out for its polished and impactful style. A close collaborator of La Fouine, Glenn Smith had already created memorable visuals for “Nardo #3” by Canardo and “100 Moi” by Rvzmo.
