Mariotti.Mariotti, a Corsican Rapper with a Unique Journey
Mariotti.Mariotti is a rapper from Ajaccio, Corsica, whose path stands out in the French music scene. After an unconventional academic background combining law, economics, and theater, he embraced his true calling: music. He began his career behind the scenes, first as a sound engineer, then as a composer. His talent quickly led him to collaborate with major artists such as Rilès and Ninho.
In 2022, he stepped into the spotlight and took control of his career as a rapper. His artistic identity was built around a bold challenge: blending rap with electronic music. This unique fusion became the cornerstone of his creative approach. He released his first EPs: “Action” (2022) and “Réaction” (2023), two projects that laid the foundation of his hybrid sound. In 2024, he surprised his audience once again with a musical Advent calendar, releasing one track per day for 24 days. Then, on April 1st, 2025, he made a bold move with the release of his flagship project: “Positive Noirceur”.
Mariotti.Mariotti at the Peak of His Art with Positive Noirceur
Entirely imagined and crafted by Mariotti.Mariotti himself, Positive Noirceur is a sonic manifesto. As a writer, composer, and performer, he shapes every track with a craftsman’s precision. Through this project, he dives deep into the richness of electronic music in all its forms. Far from clichés, electronic music becomes a limitless playground where influences like jungle, house, drum’n’bass, and misty cloud-rap textures coexist.
The title track, “Positive Noirceur”, is a perfect example: its breakneck tempo pushes the artist to deliver a breathless, high-speed vocal performance. On the other hand, the song “Distant” offers a lighter, more atmospheric pause. But the project goes far beyond a simple contrast between raw energy and melodic softness. It carves out new, uncharted paths toward a deeply personal and expressive take on electronic music.
Positive Noirceur is a poetic spark in the heart of electronic turbulence. The instrumentals—powerful and often intense—provide the ideal backdrop for a precise and thoughtful flow. Mariotti.Mariotti asserts his voice with purpose, infusing meaning into a soundscape rarely associated with lyrical depth or storytelling. He brings the spoken word back to the forefront, without compromising the rhythmic integrity of the genre.
Much like Guru’s legendary Jazzmatazz, Mariotti.Mariotti offers a truly immersive musical experience—a seamless fusion of electronic strength and rap poetry. While he may not yet enjoy the widespread recognition of a figure like Guru, he undeniably embodies a promising musical avant-garde. Only time will tell if his vision gets the acclaim it deserves.
