Since his early days, Mister You has stood out as a subversive figure in French rap, boldly breaking the rules with authenticity and flair. Much like Jul, the multi-talented rapper has carved out a signature flow blending melodic hooks with raw bars, as heard in the track Funk You.
In 2023, the artist from Belleville made a strong comeback with the album HLM 3 — a personal and resilient project that even features his son on the track La Douche. The young boy, eager to record in the studio, earned his spot on the song, as Mister You revealed in an interview with Konbini.
With PLS #1, Mister You delivers a powerful return. Staying true to his Belleville roots — much like Brulux — he hits hard by teaming up with rap heavyweight Ninho. The latter, living up to his promise of becoming the Jefe, continues to dominate French rap streaming charts. Together, they deliver a track grounded in the genre’s fundamentals: sharp kickage reminiscent of Ninho‘s M.I.L.S. era, paired with that unmistakable You flavor we used to pass around from Couronnes to Pyrénées.
Midway through, the track and its visuals shift. The artistic direction pivots toward a more melodic vibe, reflecting the stylistic duality that defines Mister You — balancing rap and singing. A powerful two-part composition that echoes the paradoxes of life.
Mister You and Ninho are in +34 mode!
The beat, crafted by Rekoba and Yvens Beats, unfolds in two movements. Yvens Beats — known for his collab with Bramsito on Criminel — brings a deep rap résumé, having worked with artists like Bolémbv from Seven Binks, Shotas, and Tisco. Rekoba, for his part, has stacked placements with ALP. The instrumental flips from a raw, heavy rap beat to a more rhythmic and dance-driven vibe.
Both rappers shine through their unique delivery and razor-sharp punchlines:
Mister You cleverly blends pop culture with French rap icon references:
In Belleville, it’s Medellín, I deny it even caught red-handed
We smoke fat joints, I know the future’s all messed up
The street’s like South Park — we’ll all die like Kenny
I’d rather go out like Jacques Mesrine than have R. Kelly’s career
Ninho stays true to his minimalist, surgical style:
There’s no one left in the zone except snakes who never earned a thing
A few brothers still grinding, like we used to
Keep it down — real mobsters move in silence
The music video, directed by Léo Mazzoni, elevates the narrative with a cinematic touch. Like the dual-concept visuals pioneered by DA Uzi on WeLaRue, this clip is split into two complementary parts, seamlessly linked by a continuous storyline. Léo Mazzoni, a visual mainstay in French rap, recently directed 77 Degrés for the 77 collective compilation, Loyauté by Rohff, and French Speak by 3arbi.
