A Congolese-born rapper who blends hip-hop with African sounds, first with Sexion d'Assaut and then as a solo force.
For a quick sense of his style, try 'Gunshot' or 'Paname', they show that mix of rap energy and melodic hooks he does so well.
He helped shape French hip-hop as a co-founder of Sexion d'Assaut in 2002, then broke out on his own with tracks like 'Gunshot' that mix Congolese rhythms with rap. His solo debut 'Subliminal' in 2013 included the massive hit 'Est-ce Que Tu M'aimes?', and he's kept pushing with albums like 'Le Fléau' in 2021. The music pulls from his roots while navigating everything from club bangers to collaborations with Sia and Pitbull.
He started with the group Sexion d'Assaut, which dropped its first album 'Le Renouveau' in 2010. After going solo in 2013, he's put out records like 'Mon cœur avait raison' in 2015 and kept working with Sexion members like Black M. Some lyrics around 2015 sparked criticism, but he's stayed active, blending hip-hop and Congolese sounds across his catalog.
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