Landy, an artist signed to ALL Points, now seems to have found his “magic formula”—a subtle balance between musical efficiency and artistic consistency. With “A-One”, released in 2020, he reached a significant milestone, surpassing 10,000 units sold in its first week. The project stood out as a refined blend of rap, melody, and Afro influences. Over time, Landy has confirmed his ability to move seamlessly across the different aesthetics that now define “urban music”, a genre that has become dominant in the French market.
Building on that momentum, he now unveils his new project “Sombre mélodie”, enriched by collaborations with Tiakola, Genezio, R2, KeBlack, and IDS. After a short break, the artist reignited interest around the project by releasing the fourth installment of his freestyle series, “Brave”—the very foundation of his early recognition. This continuity feels natural, especially considering that Landy had already made a strong impression in 2023 with the album “Brave”, which resonated well with listeners.
To support the release of “Sombre mélodie”, he delivers the visual for “R.I.P”, alongside R2 and Genezio. Shot on a military base and enhanced by a staging featuring tanks, the video reinforces the track’s visual identity.
Landy brings in R2 and Genezio on “R.I.P”
The track is produced by OFZECROSS & leolandz. A key architect of Landy’s sonic identity, OFZECROSS once again makes his mark after crafting tracks such as “Ronnie Kray” featuring Tiakola, “Beaux Quartiers”, and “Charger” with Guy2Bezbar. The producer has also been behind major collaborations bringing together GLK, Niaks, Batbat, and Kaaris on “Murder #2”, as well as “Murder #1”. Meanwhile, leolandz complements the project’s sonic direction and is also credited on “Biker”, another track from “Sombre mélodie”.
The production deliberately leaves room for melody, allowing Landy, R2, and Genezio to move fluidly between singing and rapping. It’s a space Landy handles with ease, showcasing a broader emotional range while staying true to his identity. The rapper also delivers several standout punchlines, including:
“The pavement’s KO, I never retrace my steps”
Visually, Digital Nak delivers a production that perfectly aligns with the track’s universe. Shot on a military base, the video relies on a strong aesthetic, reinforced by carefully chosen costumes and a cohesive artistic direction. Now a key player in the French rap visual scene, Digital Nak has notably worked with TH on “Métro station”, as well as with Liim’s on “Problème” and Ninho on “+971”, further cementing its influence in contemporary rap visuals.
