The rapper from Paris’ 19th arrondissement, crowned Male Breakout Artist of the Year at the Les Flammes ceremony, continues his rapid rise. In June 2025, La Mano 1.9 unveiled his project R.A.T, featuring collaborations with Vacra, Tiakola and SDM. The single Sexty Woman, taken from the project, was quickly certified platinum. Highly in demand, the artist has become one of the most sought-after collaborators of the moment. While many drill rappers tend to soften their sound as their popularity grows, La Mano 1.9 takes the opposite route, returning darker than ever with the second installment of his freestyle series R.A.T, cementing his new status.
La Mano makes an impact with the second episode of R.A.T!
The production is handled by a heavyweight quartet: DJ Bellek, Sm!!e, Yaski and Heerbeats. A central figure at Morning Glory, DJ Bellek — who has shaped the careers of numerous artists including ZKR — teams up here with Sm!!e, best known for producing Le Bonheur s’achète by Favé. Meanwhile, Heerbeats continues his close collaboration with ZKR after their tracks 591 and Ken Block, while also contributing heavily to other releases within the Morning Glory roster. With its heavy atmosphere, raw energy and fully assumed drill codes, R.A.T #2 stands as a statement of artistic intent.
The lyrics leave nothing to interpretation:
“J’casse même des daronnes, call me: ‘Beau-papa’ (Daddy), bitch, elle veut mon papelard (Quoi ?), des bijoux, des virements Paypal (Même)”
The visual, directed by Don and produced by Digital Nak, takes La Mano 1.9 back into the heart of his neighborhood, surrounded by his crew, filmed through a dark and gritty aesthetic. Digital Nak keeps delivering standout visuals: after Paulin Paulin Paulin by Bambi and Dinos, Méchant au grand cœur by HMZ and ZKR, and Sale état by RK and Ninho, the producer reinforces once again the dark, high-tension universe surrounding La Mano.
