On December 6th, Lacraps unveiled his opus Poussez-vous. The project features 8 carefully crafted tracks, accompanied by prestigious guests, steering clear of flashy clichés. Artists such as TRZ, Limsa d’Aulnay, Souffrance, Jeff Le Nerf, Dezef, and Hash24 make appearances. This opus aligns with the tradition of French rap’s greatest lyricists, those who stand firmly (rightly or wrongly) against the “trapization” and “drillization” of the genre. Hailing from Montpellier, Lacraps embodies an authentic style of rap, often referred to as “old-school”, reminiscent of emblematic figures such as Demi Portion, the prince of Sète.
With the recent release of the visual for Poussez-vous 6, featuring Jeff Le Nerf, Lacraps continues his momentum. If the name Jeff Le Nerf doesn’t ring a bell, it’s because “you’ve never heard French rap”. Active for decades, he is renowned for his impeccable wordplay and razor-sharp flow.
Lacraps unveils “Poussez-vous 6” featuring Jeff Le Nerf!
The instrumental composition of this track is signed by Json, a beatmaker who contributed notably to the opus with tracks like Poussez-vous 5 and Poussez-vous 3. The production, built around a piano sample, stands out as a timeless classic. No overused sirens, exaggerated egotrips, or forced cheerfulness: here, the tone is melancholic and rooted in realism. In challenging times, Lacraps and Jeff Le Nerf deliver a raw and sincere message.
The track is packed with memorable punchlines, such as this one from Jeff Le Nerf:
“To my brothers slipping on Iblis’s traps, striving for peace to settle, but I remain pessimistic.”
Or this one from Lacraps:
“The third war is coming, these days you die for a cigarette, the globe is boiling.”
The black-and-white music video, directed by 17ème Production, captures the intensity and gravity of the themes addressed. This production team, known for its impactful projects, has worked on tracks like Bang by Grenoble-based rapper Adam and Fusil by Coyote Jo Bastard.
