Crime d'honneur
Manu Militari · 2009
53 min · 13 tracks · hip-hop
A gritty blend of introspective lyrics and hard-hitting beats that captures the pulse of urban life in Canada.
Top tracks — play these first
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Crime d’honneur — The title track sets the tone for the album, blending personal narrative with broader societal critiques, showcasing Militari's lyrical prowess and thematic focus.
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La Tête dans les étoiles — This track combines an infectious hook with reflections on ambition and dreams, making it relatable while demonstrating Militari's ability to balance introspection with catchiness.
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Montrealistan — In this song, Militari cleverly critiques cultural identity and urban life, using sharp wordplay and vivid imagery that exemplifies his distinctive lyrical style.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines strong lyrical themes with varied production, establishing a distinct voice in Quebec's hip-hop scene.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that sets a dark, introspective tone, followed by tracks that alternate between personal narratives and social commentary.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal delivery, with Militari's voice often overlapping with backing vocals to create a dense soundscape.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- gradual builds and payoffs
- introspective listening sessions
- reflective urban themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Crime d'honneur is Manu Militari's debut album. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from underground hip-hop to a more mainstream audience, establishing himself as a prominent voice in Quebec's rap scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kery James· Oxmo Puccino· IAM
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Crime d’honneur 3:42
- 2 Le Premier 4:05
- 3 Le Bureau 3:14
- 4 La Tête dans les étoiles 4:12
- 5 Révolte 4:23
- 6 Montréalistan 4:30
- 7 Les Âmes perdues 3:22
- 8 Le Secret des dieux 4:50
- 9 La Barre des trente 4:26
- 10 Ryan 5:00
- 11 Pour chaque goutte de pétrole 3:56
- 12 Ménage à trois 4:28
- 13 Bienvenue au terminal 3:32
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