Stone Dukeutru, a Franco-Cameroonian artist, draws inspiration from a rich musical heritage. Upon arriving in France, he was already deeply influenced by diverse sounds shared by his music-loving father, ranging from Koffi Olomidé to French pop and urban music.
The rapper boasts a distinctive style, effortlessly blending Afrobeat with urban pop. His music serves as a cultural bridge between the South and the North, making him a natural ambassador of musical fusion.
A Bold First Release: Oh Ma Chérie
Stone Dukeutru today introduces Oh Ma Chérie, the opening track of his EP Sadly Happy. This initial song sets the unique tone for a project centered on emotional contrasts, the core theme of the EP.
The track’s instrumental production is crafted by L’Alchimyst, a renowned beatmaker known for his notable collaborations with rapper MIG on tracks like À la mode, J’raconte ma vie, and Pas de ralentir 3. Like alchemists of the Renaissance, he transforms traditional Afrobeat into a composition both luminous and introspective.
The Afrobeat production, typically festive, unexpectedly conveys deeper emotions—balancing melancholy and vibrant energy, perfectly embodying the daring concept of Sadly Happy.
Introspective Afrobeat for an Aware Generation
Over a lively, sunlit beat, Stone Dukeutru delivers a hypnotic, incisive flow. His deeply perceptive lyrics skillfully highlight the contradictions of our times, where a generation “armed with ballpoint pens” attempts to rewrite its destiny far from the bleakness of urban concrete.
Stone identifies with this “generation of illiterates who want to convince themselves nothing is written” (Orgasmic feat Fuzati – Planétarium).
He performs his track as a vibrant echo within a disenchanted urban landscape, brightened by vivid graffiti colors, creating a striking contrast that threads throughout his EP.
The official music video is produced by Usky Production:
