Cinquième As cover

Cinquième As

MC Solaar · 2001

65 min · 20 tracks · French hip-hop · political hip-hop · jazz rap

MC Solaar weaves intricate wordplay over jazzy, soulful beats that highlight his lyrical dexterity and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • intricate lyrical explorations
  • varied intensity throughout
  • late-night contemplative moods
  • immersive listening sessions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on March 13, 2001, 'Cinquième As' is MC Solaar's fourth studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'Paradisiaque' from 1997. At this point in his career, Solaar was solidifying his status as a leading voice in French hip-hop, known for blending poetic lyrics with innovative production styles.
Stylistic neighbors
IAM· Oxmo Puccino· Soprano

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Introdiction 1:53
  • 2 Solaar pleure 4:54
  • 3 Lève-toi et rap 3:34
  • 4 Les Colonies 4:01
  • 5 Hasta la vista mi amor (intro) 0:14
  • 6 Hasta la vista mi amor (spanish version) 3:21
  • 7 La Belle et le Bad Boy 3:12
  • 8 La La La, La 3:55
  • 9 Arkansas 1:39
  • 10 Le Cinquième As 3:49
  • 11 Baby Love 4:09
  • 12 Dégâts collatéraux 4:02
  • 13 RMI 4:19
  • 14 L'aigle ne chasse pas les mouches 3:12
  • 15 Playmate 3:20
  • 16 Si je meurs ce soir 4:01
  • 17 Solaar pleure (symphonic version) 5:13
  • 18 Hasta la vista (intro) 0:15
  • 19 Hasta la vista 3:22
  • 20 Samedi soir 3:13

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