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Géopoétique

MC Solaar · 2017

62 min · 19 tracks · French hip-hop

A vibrant blend of jazzy instrumentation and sharp political lyricism woven through sophisticated French rap.

Top tracks — play these first

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    L’Attrape‐nigaud — The track stands out for its clever use of metaphors to critique societal issues in a playful yet incisive manner, showcasing Solaar's lyrical prowess.
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    Jane & Tarzan — This song features an engaging narrative that intertwines classic tales with modern commentary, illustrating Solaar's ability to blend storytelling with social critique.
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    Géopoétique — As the title track, it encapsulates the album’s thematic essence, merging geography and politics through vivid imagery and complex rhythms.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Géopoétique

    The moment shifts from abstract concepts of identity to concrete examples of cultural conflict in a fluid verse structure.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intronisation 3:14
  • 2 Sonotone 3:48
  • 3 L’Attrape‐nigaud 3:53
  • 4 Frozen Fire (Octopoжho) 3:13
  • 5 Jane & Tarzan 3:11
  • 6 Eksassaute 3:25
  • 7 La Clé 1:46
  • 8 Les Mirabelles 4:02
  • 9 Méphisto Iblis 3:51
  • 10 J.A.Z.Z. (Kiffez l’âme) 2:51
  • 11 Super Gainsbarre 3:28
  • 12 I Need Gloves 3:35
  • 13 Adam & Ève 4:12
  • 14 On se lève 3:15
  • 15 Zonmé des zombies 2:12
  • 16 Aiwa 3:03
  • 17 Géopoétique 4:02
  • 18 Pili‐pili 2:47
  • 19 La Venue du MC 2:32

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