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Transfert Nantes 11/10/19

Gaddem it was phenomenal! What can we say about this performance that literally set fire to the Hipopsession festival in Nantes? It was crazy, and we're asking for more, more and even more.

We must admit that we have rarely been able to attend a concert as hot and intense as this one. 13 Block is the squad that brought the 'Ghetto Rap' to the front scene in the french Rap's Charts with a winning success last April after the release of their album named BLO. By interpreting hits such as 'Vide', 'Petit Coeur', 'Amis D'Avant' and 'Balayer', the band gave the best of themselves for the greatest pleasure of their fans.

Moreover, it was impossible to miss the long-awaited 'Fuck le 17', this song that became a reference for the revolted youth. It can be said that Sidikeey, Stavo, Zefor, and Zed - all from the 93 in the Parisian suburbs - quickly imposed themselves as the messengers who came to denounce the abuses of the French policemen and the several violence which have been silenced by the French media.

13 Block is above all a quartet with 4 totally distinct voices, which allows each rapper to stand out while keeping a real group cohesion and this is exactly what we were able to witness on stage. They knew how to smashed this gig and reach its peak. No doubt that they will surely be scheduled at several festivals this summer and you're strongly advised to attend to one of their gigs. You could fully understand what we had the opportunity to experienced. Be ready for it!

© Fanny Hill Scott

RILES

Zénith Lille 21/11/19

At just 22 years old, the rapper from Rouen in France released his first album Welcome To The Jungle last August, becoming the first French artist produced by Republic Records - the label that has made several big rap names known such as Drake or Lil Wayne. Even if he's French, Rilès, this artist, who has trained himself in an autodidactic way, sings only in English. This is something that should delight and allow you to perfectly understand his excellent lyricism.

After several concerts that took him from Germany, to the United States or Canada, the artist started in November 2019 a Zenith tour - the biggest French venues - but he also came to London at the Electric Brixton on December 8. Rilès set the bar very high for and leave a wonderful memory to his audience. Tthis deserving and talented artist has made himself known to the general public by challenging himself to release one title a week on Youtube for 1 year. Now, Rilès has hundreds of millions of views on YouTube and even had the opportunity to shoot a video with Snoop Dog, for the track 'Marijuana' - something to be proud of!

Real show-man, Rilès hasn't hesitated to keep his audience alive with his two musicians, six dancers and a stage installation made of moving screens with an incredible light show. Dancer, singer, beatboxer…this guy can do everything! After a gig without any dead time, he gets a nice and deserved ovation. There's no doubt that Rilès seems to be a key figure in Rap in the years to come.

© Appoline Montier

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