Top 10 of the best French rappers and rap groups!
Rap music has come a long way since its beginnings as an underground genre. Today, it is one of the most popular genres in the world, with artists and bands from all over the world taking part in the creative process. France is no exception, with a number of talented rappers and rap groups taking over the scene. Here are ten of the best French rappers and rap groups!
Summary
The Supreme NTM
One of the most influential French rap groups of all time, The Supreme NTM was formed in the late 1980s by rappers Joey Starr and Kool Shen. The group was known for its political lyrics and its street band image. They released a number of classic albums during their career, including “Seine-Saint-Denis Style” in 1993 and “Supreme NTM” in 1998.
The Psy 4 of Rime
La Psy 4 de la Rime is a French rap group from the city of Marseille. The group is made up of four members: Soprano, Vincenzo, Alonzo and Sya Styles the DJ, who are all friends of children. They are known for their social lyrics and hard-hitting beats. Their debut album, “Block Party”, was released in 2002 and was a huge success, selling over 200,000 copies.
I AM
IAM is a French hip-hop group from Marseille. The group was formed in 1989 by Khéops, Ménélik, Shurik’n, Imhotep, and Kephren. IAM is known for its positive and uplifting lyrics, as well as its African-American style. The group has released eight studio albums, the most recent of which, “Reveillon des bon hommes”, was released in 2013.
Booba
Booba is a French rapper from Boulogne-Billancourt. He began his career in the early 2000s and has since released five studio albums. Booba is known for his dark, violent, and often French at the 2006 MTV European Music Awards, and Best Urban Music Album at the 2013 Victoires de la Musique.
The Weasel
La Fouine is a French rapper from Trappes. He started his career in 2003 and has released six studio albums. La Fouine is known for his personal and introspective texts. He has won several awards, including two Victoires de la Musique, and was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2012.
Nekfeu
Nekfeu is a French rapper from Pontoise. He began his career as a member of the hip-hop group 1995, before going solo in 2008. Nekfeu is known for his deeply personal and introspective lyrics. He has won several awards, including the Prix Constantin in 2015 and the Victoire de la Musique in 2016.
Orelsan
Orelsan is a French rapper and record producer from Alençon. He started his career in 2003 and has released four studio albums. Orelsan is known for his dark and often controversial lyrics. He has won several awards, including two Victoires de la Musique, and was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2012.
Lacrim
Lacrim is a French rapper from Créteil. He started his career in 2010 and has released three studio albums. Lacrim is known for his dark and often violent texts. He has won several awards, including the Victoire de la Musique in 2015.
Kaaris
Kaaris is a French rapper from Orly. He started his career in 2008 and has released three studio albums. Kaaris is known for his dark and often violent lyrics. He has been involved in a number of controversies, but has also won several awards, including the Victoire de la Musique in 2016.
Sniper
Sniper is a group of French rap originally from Paris. The group was formed in 1992 and consists of rappers Aketo, Tunisiano and Blacko. Sniper is known for his political texts. The group has released six studio albums, the most recent of which, “Men of Honor”, was released in 2016.
These are just some of the great French rappers! Do you have a favorite that we haven’t mentioned? Let us know in the comments!