Mortalla, a rapper hailing from Oise, France, continues to carve out his place in the scene with unwavering determination. In 2024, he made a strong impression by dropping two powerful projects back-to-back: Calibré and Boussole. These releases laid the foundation for a bold and distinctive artistic identity, blending his cultural roots with classic French rap influences. Drawing from the Senegalese sounds passed down by his parents and inspired by icons like Salif, Booba, Sefyu, and Rohff, Mortalla crafts a wide-ranging, richly textured sound in line with the genre’s greats.
June 20 marks a new chapter in his journey, as the artist unveils a fresh project titled La Méthode Pt.1. To kick things off, he drops the first single, Signal, alongside a cinematic visual. Both intimate and composed, the track offers a raw, honest introspection into his struggles, doubts, and triumphs.
Mortalla sends a powerful “signal”
The track’s production is handled by two accomplished beatmakers, Nina Jey and P2wider. Nina Jey is known for her collaboration with Jul on the song “J’ai besoin d’air”, while P2wider has made his mark on Djadja & Dinaz’s project Spleen, and worked with heavyweights like Alonzo and Ninho on the standout track “Grand ensemble”. Together, they deliver a refined and minimalist production, carried by a delicate piano sample and a light yet steady rhythm.
Over this atmospheric beat, Mortalla lays down unfiltered lyrics with striking honesty:
“Alone, I roll a niaks, got enough to kill some time / I’m torn up inside / I think with my head, trust doesn’t mean anything anymore.”
The music video, directed by Bastos, extends this introspective vibe. Shot at night, it follows Mortalla through a solitary urban drift—a visual metaphor for the song’s emotional depth. Bastos is no stranger to Mortalla’s universe: he previously directed Nintendo, featuring SAF, and the gripping Opération Dragon #1 for Guy2Bezbar.
