Leto makes a powerful comeback with “Réédition avant album”, a boldly titled project that reconnects him with his artistic roots.
After taking creative risks on “Life”—a more accessible and experimental record—the REC 118-signed artist returns to the gritty essence of his rap. He’s back on the ter-ter, the streets that shaped him, the same environment that gave birth to his earliest hardcore tracks with PSO Thug. His first freestyles, recorded during his teenage years, already carried the raw authenticity and deep love for street culture that define him today.
But Leto’s journey has been anything but smooth. Even after landing a label deal, the struggles kept piling up. He often recalls how, right after releasing “Trap$tar 1” and “Trap$tar 2”, bailiffs showed up at his door. Instead of breaking him, that moment fueled his drive. Drawing inspiration from “The Art of Hunger” by Paul Auster, he reached new heights with “Trap$tar 3”—a well-earned revenge on both life and the music industry. And with this reissue of “Life”, Leto proves once again that he’s never strayed from the streets, nor from his raw creative instinct.
To mark the occasion, he drops a double video that captures the duality of his persona: the explosive energy of “Bédo du matin” and the emotional depth of “Goût amer”.
Leto is back on the block with the reissue of “Life”!
The beats on both tracks are produced by Raed and Scvrla, two seasoned producers affiliated with Winterfel Music. Loyal collaborators since the beginning of Leto’s career, they bring a distinctive sound that has become a signature across many of his tracks.
“Bédo du matin” hits hard with a fast-paced BPM and sharp sampling, while “Goût amer” takes a softer, more introspective turn. The visuals match these vibes perfectly: the first is a tribute to Porte de Saint-Ouen, the Parisian neighborhood where Leto grew up, while the second reflects his calmer, more reflective present-day life.
In “Bédo du matin”, Leto delivers a raw take on street life:
“He got trampled, look—he’s out / Don’t fake it, we know you’re scared of the outside.”
In contrast, “Goût amer” reveals a more vulnerable side, torn between love and betrayal:
“She tells me I’ve got the flow, I tell her she’s beautiful (Life) / I’m smoking heavy, thinking about those fucking traitors.”
The “Bédo du matin” video was directed by Pouchka Visual, who places the rapper in a raw, urban setting. Pouchka is no stranger to impactful visuals, having worked with Gambino la MG on “Mamy” and “Tana”.
The second clip, “Goût amer”, was directed by NoColor Film. Shot in a high-end suburban house, it showcases the rapper’s more refined lifestyle. NoColor has a long-standing relationship with Leto, having also directed visuals for “Mozart Capitaine Jackson (Episode 4)” and “Sentiment billet de 100”.
