In less than three weeks, Soprano is set to release his highly anticipated album “Emancipation”. The former member of Psy4 de la Rime has promised a return to his roots with a project primarily focused on rap. Before him, Gims, a prominent artist blending rap and pop, took a similar approach with his album “Le Fléau”. Back in 2018, during an interview with Le Parisien, Gims famously declared: “I am a rapper-singer”, emphasizing his dual musical identity.
Soprano first rose to fame with the track “Le son des bandits”, alongside Psy4 de la Rime. In an interview with Ruquier, he shared that his father had criticized the provocative title of this hit. However, from the very start of his solo career, Soprano took a broader approach, incorporating elements of urban pop into his music. With iconic tracks such as “Hiro”, “Cosmopolitanie”, and “L’Everest”, he has become one of France’s most popular artists. Ironically, although he began his solo journey with a song titled “Moi, j’ai pas”, many rappers today envy what’s been dubbed the “Sacem of Soprano”. Now, as he potentially nears the end of his career, Soprano seems eager to reconnect with his original passion: rap.
Soprano and Limsa d’Aulnay unveil “Si tu savais”!
The instrumental production for this track is crafted by a talented quartet: Skary, Daiki, Noan, and Soprano. Skary, in particular, is known for his standout compositions, including tracks for Naps like “Vamos” and “Bogota”, as well as for Zamdane with freestyles such as “Affamé”. “Si tu savais” is a nostalgic boom bap track, rooted in classic rap traditions, bringing together two rappers from different generations. This exchange between Soprano and Limsa d’Aulnay highlights their respective journeys, complemented by a visually striking yet simple aesthetic.
The song opens with Limsa referencing one of Soprano‘s earliest hits, delivering this sharp punchline:
“I don’t have a tour bus or Soprano’s career / I’m hanging with a friend at Cours Ju’ or Prado.”
Meanwhile, the veteran of Psy4 de la Rime reflects on his remarkable career with these words:
“Yeah, I sharpened my craft in the streets of FF / I played for Psy4, not for the FFF (Oh yeah)
Here, there’s no VAR when they cancel our goals (Oh no) / Torn ligaments on the field of higher education.”
The music video, minimalist yet impactful, features the two artists face-to-face in their respective environments. This simplicity accentuates the intensity of the lyrics and the power of the track.
