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It's quite hard to set up a rendezvous with this young rapper who has just been propelled to the front scene with his title 'Une Balle Qui Tue'. Friendly, easy-going and really frank this young artist originally from Madagascar introduce here his world through this interview full of sincerity and confidences. From Cloud Rap to a nostalgic vibe, Kidaki knows how to be versatile and seduce new fans. Why Kidaki as a pseudonym? I used to dance, and my idol was a well-known American dancer, Kida The Great. At first, when I started Rap, my name was Kida. And, one day my friend said to me, "Why not Kidaki?" And I hooked and it has remained since. How did you get the need to make music? It was meant to be. I'm a very edgy boy, basically. I had to make the music in order to be able to get out what I had in me.
''I'm like a new XXXTentacion.'' How would you describe yourself to an English public who doesn't know you yet? I'm a versatile rapper in some ways. With me, my audience can expect everything. (laughs) I can make super sad songs, as well as completely the opposite, with much happier beats. I'm like a new XXXTentacion. I could see that you are as comfortable with singing and rap... Is there a discipline that you prefer? Honestly, I feel comfortable in these two elements. You know, I sang on my own at the beginning. I started Rap with some friends, then I was told it worked, and I used my voice for both and try to mix the two. Things have changed, now I work more my singing voice than my Rap. (laughs) Can you tell me about the importance of 1Minute2Rap [e.d: Instagram account that offers battles between different young talents every month and is becoming more and more popular on networks] in your career? In truth, 1Minute2Rap has helped me, especially to win followers, and show people what i could do. At first, I had not more than 1000 followers and now we are more 27.000 subscribers. But many things have changed now: I work with producers and I have nothing to do with the account, it's over now. You often mention XXX Tentacion, we even saw him make an "appearance" in your last video. His death must have upset you?
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