Pit Baccardi and Dosseh share more than just a mic — they’re brothers in life and in sound. Their creative chemistry goes way back, evident on the track “Frères d’armes” from Bolide, and again alongside Sinik on “Urbaine poésie”. While French rap increasingly draws from U.S. trends like trap and drill, Dosseh stands tall as one of the last defenders of a lyric-driven rap tradition. A legacy that Pit Baccardi also powerfully represents — a true legend of the golden era, he made his mark with an eponymous classic.
“La rue a fait de moi ce que je suis” (“The streets made me who I am”) — that’s how the track “La Rue” opens, a powerful cut from Pit Baccardi‘s debut album. It’s a raw anthem for the youth of the banlieues, echoing their motto “Sex, Power, and Cash”, chanted by Ärsenik from the legendary Secteur Ä.
“At the side of the Eternal, the one above, I forget the rest / And if I could shape fate / I’d shine a light on the hidden side of the street / To chase away the shadows and turn alleyways into avenues.”
That was another era — Time Bomb, Black Mafia… back when Pit was a cornerstone of the scene. Now, 25 years later, times have changed. His generation is reflecting. When the Wu-Tang Clan roared in 1993 with “C.R.E.A.M.” (Cash Rules Everything Around Me), Joey Bada$$ would later fire back with “Paper Trail$” and its bitter twist: “Cash Ruined Everything Around Me.”
Pit Baccardi celebrates 25 years in the game with a show at the iconic Olympia, and reunites with Dosseh for a powerful new track — a tribute to writing, legacy, and craft.
“Raised on 90s rap, back when lyrics still mattered
I know the streets and all their branches, no matter what these little punks chatter”
Pit Baccardi & Dosseh go Roman numeral!
The beat flows naturally, composed by two masters of their craft: Tarik Azzouz and Mighty Max. Tarik has shaped some of the biggest moments in U.S. rap, producing for Meek Mill (“What’s Free”, “Blessed Up”, “Shine”) and crafting standouts for DJ Khaled like “God Did” and “Thank You”. Lately, he’s been turning his attention to France. We’ve heard him on piano for “Scintiller” by Liim’s, and producing Alkpote’s tongue-in-cheek track “Pétroville”. This time, he delivers a sound that’s rooted in 90s nostalgia, but carried by a crisp, modern pulse. The two brothers in arms trade lines with a sharpened sense of elegance.
Dosseh spits:
“May God keep me from asking the kids, ‘Yo, got a tenner?’
I come from a time when snitch rhymed with ditch — so I never drop hints in front of cops”
Pit Baccardi responds with style:
“Truth is, I rarely feature — that’s what makes Dosseh and Pit epic
Loro Piana suit, Zegna threads, a gift from a friend
At our age, we can afford it — we know what life’s flavor really means”
The video, minimal yet powerful, is directed by Transac. Shot in crisp black and white, it follows the duo through a convenience store, a car, and the streets of Paris. A quiet visual statement — understated, timeless. A classic in disguise.
