Saïan is making a partial comeback, reconnecting with the golden years when the group electrified crowds with tracks like “Angela” and “Raz de Marée”. Masters of blending beatbox, rap, and touches of afrobeat, the collective forged a truly distinctive sound — so much so that their legacy still resonates as far as Sweden, where their influence remains strong.
From its very beginnings, Saïan — now rebranded as SSC4EVER for this new chapter — has carried a bold political message. The group tackled risky behaviors around HIV/AIDS in “14-02-2002” and condemned all forms of racism in “La Preuve par 3”. As France faces turbulent times and the French Caribbean struggles to be heard, SSC4EVER defies expectations by teaming up with local rapper 1T1 for a daring and unexpected Creole-language anthem.
SSC4EVER and 1T1 say it loud and clear: “Arrête ça” (Pas Moli)!
The track’s production is helmed by 1T1, already known for songs like “Bouwey”, “Best Friend”, and “Oh Mama”. Boldly layered, the instrumental offers a powerful base for both artists to deliver a Creole anthem of resistance. The production is further enriched by crowd sounds captured live — adding an organic, visceral edge. True to its DNA, SSC4EVER remains honest and uncompromising, unafraid to hold up a mirror:
“Freedom for the overseas territories while the békés play TAM-TAM drums”
“Kingston or Compton, brothers gunned down — Vida Loca”
The music video, shot on location, delivers a powerful visual punch. Directed by Alice Fave and Vicelow, it follows in the footsteps of Alice Fave’s earlier work on the video for “Étrangers”, created for the Saïan Supa Célébration. Once again, her vision is sharp, poetic, and deeply relevant.
