Rvzmo is part of a new wave of artists coming out of the 93 district who are gradually reshaping the landscape of modern French rap. Originally from Saint-Ouen, just north of Paris, the rapper grew up in a city that helped launch several major names in the French urban scene, including Leto and the collective PSO Thug. Over the years, Saint-Ouen has established itself as one of the key breeding grounds for the Paris rap scene.
In 2023, Rvzmo reached a new milestone with the release of his project “100Moi”. The tape features collaborations with some of the most talked-about names in the current scene, including DA Uzi, Nahir, So La Lune, and Lawiloo. Signed to All Points, the artist then began exploring a more refined artistic direction in 2024 with the track “Même endroit”, before following up with standout singles such as “Focuss”, “D’Angelo”, and “Ouss'”.
Now, the rapper returns with “À cœur ouvert”, a deeply introspective record where he opens up without filters or distractions. On this track, Rvzmo strips everything back to deliver a raw, honest, and highly personal monologue. His writing feels direct and almost confessional, carried by a restrained yet emotionally charged performance.
Rvzmo opens up on his new single “À cœur ouvert (Obito)”
The production behind the track is handled by Hojo, according to the credits listed on Spotify. According to his profile on Genius, the producer previously worked with Tissan on “Jonquille” and “Rose Bleue”, as well as with PEKA on “Vie en couleurs”.
Built around melancholic piano melodies and a relatively slow BPM, the instrumental embraces a stripped-back approach. Far removed from the overly saturated productions dominating some current trends, the beat leaves space for emotion and storytelling. Here, Rvzmo delivers his verses straight from the heart:
“I saw my mother suffer, at the very least she deserves bags full of groceries. I fight for her, she gave me what she never even had herself. Her health problems hurt me. If I ever allow myself to fall sick, I’ll answer when my time comes, because I know I owe her everything.”
Through these lines, the rapper follows a long-standing tradition in both French and American rap: paying tribute to one’s mother through music. From “Dear Mama” by Tupac to “Si loin de toi” by Pit Baccardi and “Pitbull” by Booba, countless artists have used rap as a way to express this deeply personal and universal form of gratitude.
The music video embraces a minimalist and immersive aesthetic. Directed by Dima, the visual shows Rvzmo alone in a dark room, seemingly trapped inside his own thoughts. The understated staging perfectly matches the introspective tone of the track. Over the past few months, Dima has been behind several notable visuals, including collaborations with La Fouine and Ninho on the video for “État des lieux”, as well as La Fouine’s “Outro” from “Capitale du Crime Radio”.
