Entre ciment et belle étoile
Keny Arkana · 2006
71 min · 19 tracks · hip-hop · political hip-hop · anti-racist music
Fierce political verses meld with raw, urgent beats to create a rallying cry for social justice.
Why this album works
'Entre ciment et belle étoile' received critical acclaim, highlighted by its strong debut on the French charts, affirming Keny Arkana's place in the political music landscape. The album's themes of social injustice and anti-racism resonated deeply during a time when France faced significant racial tensions, further influencing a generation of artists committed to activism.
- Best for
- intense emotional engagement thought-provoking lyrical depth dynamic pacing and shifts
- Context
- In 2006, Keny Arkana released 'Entre ciment et belle étoile' as her debut album, following a series of underground mixtapes that established her as a voice for the marginalized. This album marked her transition from local artist to a prominent figure in French political hip-hop, showcasing her commitment to activism through music.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Entre les mots : Enfants de la terre 1:08
- 2 Le missile suit sa lancée Standout 3:19
- 3 J’viens d’l’incendie 4:14
- 4 Je me barre Standout 3:29
- 5 La Mère des enfants perdus 3:31
- 6 Entre les lignes : Clouée au sol 3:21
- 7 Eh connard 4:01
- 8 La Rage Standout 4:02
- 9 Le Fardeau 5:30
- 10 Cueille ta vie 4:10
- 11 Nettoyage au Kärcher 3:44
- 12 Victoria 3:37
- 13 Entre les mots : Du local au global 1:52
- 14 Jeunesse du monde 5:25
- 15 Ils ont peur de la liberté 3:39
- 16 Je suis la solitaire 4:46
- 17 Sans terre d’asile 4:07
- 18 Entre les lignes : Une goutte de plus 3:20
- 19 Prière 4:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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