Songwriters, composers, and performers, Ben-J and Jacky make a refined comeback with their latest release, teaming up closely with Hubert-Félix Bouteleux on the production. The first surprise? It’s not your typical rap instrumental. The track leans confidently into dub/reggae influences — an unexpected move for the duo, though their sound has always danced between singing and rapping.
Driven by fresh energy, the song feels both introspective and forward-looking. It delivers a hopeful, mature message directed at the younger generation:
Life would probably be less painful and a little more fun
If I had some talent, if I knew how to write and sing
I’d have more power, less weight on my shoulders
No one in life really knows their destiny
This closing punchline echoes powerfully back to their iconic track “Le Bilan” — a true classic of French rap:
“We had the same path, but not the same fate.”
In “Un peu de temps”, Ben-J and Jacky speak to a young person standing at the threshold of their future. Much like “I Can” by Nas, the track is deeply positive, carrying a strong message of empowerment and legacy. The music video brings this narrative to life: the two rappers appear only in voice-over, like unseen mentors, commenting on the unfolding scenes without ever disturbing the flow of the real protagonists’ lives.
