Enfant de la ville
Grand Corps Malade · 2008
58 min · 16 tracks
A blend of spoken word and melodic hip-hop, weaving poetic narratives over smooth jazz-inflected instrumentals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Je viens de là — This track serves as a powerful introduction to Grand Corps Malade's lyrical style, reflecting on his roots and personal journey with poignant imagery. Its narrative approach encapsulates the essence of the album's themes.
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Pères et mères — Here, the artist explores familial relationships with an emotional depth that resonates widely, using vivid storytelling to connect with listeners' experiences of love and loss.
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Le Blues de l’instituteur — This track combines humor with serious commentary on education and societal issues, showcasing Grand Corps Malade's ability to blend wit with poignant social critique.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends spoken word and melodic hip-hop effectively, showcasing strong lyrical themes and cohesive production.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of spoken word delivery, with rhythmic cadences that align closely with the jazz-inflected instrumentals.
- Each track typically maintains a mid-tempo pace, allowing for the lyrical content to be clearly articulated and absorbed by the listener.
- Several tracks incorporate recurring musical motifs, creating a sense of thematic unity across the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent narrative flow
- reflective urban storytelling vibes
- thoughtful introspective listening sessions
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on March 31, 2008, Enfant de la ville is Grand Corps Malade's second studio album, following his debut album, Midi 20. At this point in his career, he was solidifying his reputation as a significant voice in the French music scene, particularly known for merging poetry with urban sounds.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Oxmo Puccino· Kery James· Lomepal
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mental 3:21
- 2 Je viens de là 3:28
- 3 Comme une évidence 3:49
- 4 4 saisons 4:58
- 5 Pères et mères 2:48
- 6 À la recherche 4:48
- 7 Le Blues de l’instituteur 3:38
- 8 Rétroviseur 3:13
- 9 J’écris à l’oral 3:34
- 10 Enfant de la ville 3:33
- 11 La Nuit 3:46
- 12 J’ai pas les mots 2:55
- 13 Avec eux 4:13
- 14 Underground 3:07
- 15 L’Appartement 3:09
- 16 Du côté chance 3:48
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