Le Tour de la question
MC Solaar · 1998
90 min · 25 tracks · French hip-hop · political hip-hop · jazz rap
Eloquent wordplay dances over jazzy beats, blending social commentary with catchy hooks in a vibrant French hip-hop landscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- layered, dense sonic textures
- contemplative storytelling moments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1998, 'Le Tour de la question' was MC Solaar's fourth album, following the critically acclaimed 'Prose Combat' from 1994. By this point, Solaar had solidified his reputation as a leading figure in French hip-hop, known for his sophisticated lyricism and innovative sound, making this album both a continuation of his artistic journey and an exploration of new themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- IAM· Oxmo Puccino· Soprano
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Nitro 0:28
- 2 Zoom 3:15
- 3 À dix de mes disciples 3:49
- 4 Onzième commandement 2:56
- 5 La Concubine de l'hémoglobine 4:39
- 6 Paradisiaque 3:35
- 7 Qui sème le vent récolte le tempo 3:02
- 8 Tournicoti 3:52
- 9 Séquelles 3:35
- 10 Caroline 5:11
- 11 Obsolète 3:22
- 12 Quand le soleil devient froid 3:56
Disc 2
- 1 Illico presto 4:02
- 2 Gangster moderne 4:03
- 3 Nouveau western 4:35
- 4 La 5ème saison 3:50
- 5 Bouge de là 3:07
- 6 Victime de la mode 2:52
- 7 Wonderbra 2:45
- 8 Les temps changent 3:41
- 9 Galaktika 3:36
- 10 Dakota 3:41
- 11 Les boys bandent 3:25
- 12 Protège-tibia 4:26
- 13 Les temps changent (final) 4:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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