In 2020, Lacrim announced that RIPRO Volume IV would mark the end of his legendary mixtape series,
which began after the release of his first major-label album, Corleone. However, to everyone’s surprise,
the artist from Chevilly-La-Rue recently broke that promise by unveiling the fifth installment of RIPRO.
Speaking on Le Code for Apple Music, the rapper reflected on the past three years spent away from the spotlight.
He admitted that “life took over” and confessed that he had never really “taken time for himself”.
This much-needed break allowed him to rediscover himself and return with fresh inspiration.
Lacrim Assembles an All-Star Lineup for RIPRO Volume V
With RIPRO Volume V, Lacrim makes a bold statement by bringing together a high-caliber selection of guest artists.
As he mentioned in Le Code, he never does things halfway.
The project features appearances from Ziak, ZKR, Guy2Bezbar, Kore,
Soolking, Oli, KLM, and of course, his longtime accomplice, Mister You.
To showcase the album, Lacrim highlights the introspective track On s’est trompé de rêve,
a collaboration with Oli.
Lacrim and Oli Reflect on On s’est trompé de rêve
The track’s production is crafted by Mehsah.
This beatmaker, initially recognized for his work with Lacraps,
has seen a meteoric rise in recent years, collaborating with some of the industry’s biggest names.
He notably worked with PLK on À la base and 3 en 1,
as well as with Jul on Postiché.
More recently, he produced a beat for Lacrim on the track
Pour nos ennemis by HMZ,
featuring the rapper.
The production, dominated by a melancholic piano melody, immerses the listener in an intimate and emotional atmosphere.
Both artists embrace a slower, slam-inspired flow,
straying from the raw, hard-hitting style that made Lacrim famous.
Known for his sharp freestyles, gritty flow, and piercing lyrics,
he has also delved into more introspective tracks, such as Code Barre from Sale Époque,
or J’ai mal from RIPRO 2.
In On s’est trompé de rêve, Lacrim delivers a poignant verse where he lays bare his doubts and emotional scars:
“Yes, I could have soared high, fallen deep, failed miserably
Had to wake up like when your old man slaps you
Don’t be mistaken, the one who’ll take me down hasn’t been born yet
No one’s taking my routine away from me under the palm trees“
Meanwhile, Oli adopts an equally introspective tone,
delivering deeply personal lines:
“Brother, talk to me sincerely, please drop the pretense
My mother has cancer again, but she’s more worried about me
A friend nodding off, another staring out the window“
The black-and-white music video heightens the song’s emotion, capturing the raw intensity of their live performance.
Lacrim and Oli pour their hearts out on stage,
facing an enthralled audience, in a minimalistic yet powerful setting.
This striking visual piece is directed by Charly D & Alexandre Leclercq.
