Who's Népal?

Terrible news that we learn on November 20, 2019, at the announcement of the rapper Népal’s. The French Rap is in shock. Népal - from his real name Clément Di Fiore - was also known as KLM or GrandMaster Splinter left us on 9 November at only 24 years old.

This rapper, beatmaker and remarkable artist from the 14th arrondissement of Paris was also one of the leaders of the 75th session collective. Also known as Doums' loyal sidekick in the 2Fingz duo, Népal was a respected rapper whose talent was close to genius.

Very affected, many close friends of the artist and his fans paid tribute to this legendary rapper. Being an important figure in the Parisian Rap scene, his latest EP 2016 - 2018, released in 2019 and bringing together all the freestyles and projects released in recent years, once again allowed him to seduce his audience through his own musical universe. Often inspired by Japanese culture, Népal knew how to introduce new sounds to his audience and gave great importance to writing.

Always hooded, it was always difficult to put a face on this young rapper who wanted to preserve his anonymity and maintain the mystery. Sometimes discovered by the general public through hit featuring such as ‘Esquimaux’ on Nekfeu’s Cyborg album as well as ‘Domo’ with Sopico in 2018. Népal has participated in many projects with artists such as Lomepal, Di-Meh and Fixpen Sill. Dazzling and talented Népal marked French Rap with songs such as ‘Rien De Spécial’, ‘Babylon’, or ‘Règlement Space #3’.

As his loved ones announced it through a post on the artist’s social networks, his first album Adios Bahamas will be released on January 10, 2020, to perpetuate his art and memory. Népal had also shot a few clips before his death, including the new titles that have just been unveiled ‘Là-Bas’ and ‘Daruma’. Brilliant as always, Népal will never cease to shine. Rest in peace.

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