Top tracks — play these first
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Infanticide — This track stands out for its provocative title and exploration of dark themes juxtaposed with a catchy melody, highlighting Vald's signature style of combining humor and seriousness.
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Selfie — Incorporating contemporary culture into its narrative, this track cleverly critiques social media obsession while maintaining an infectious rhythm that showcases Vald's lyrical wit.
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Promesse — The reflective tone of this song provides a contrast to the more humorous tracks, demonstrating Vald's ability to convey deeper emotions through his lyrics while still engaging listeners.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo rhythmic flow
- playful absurdity with introspective depth
- ideal for casual listening
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you
- seeks intense emotional highs
- prefers long, sprawling compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- NQNT 2 marks Vald's second studio album, arriving after his debut, which had already established him as a distinctive voice in French hip-hop. Released in 2015, this album solidified his growing reputation for mixing humor with sharp social commentary, showcasing his evolution as an artist unafraid to tackle controversial subjects.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Ogre
A surprising shift in perspective occurs when the protagonist directly confronts societal expectations with biting irony.
This moment reveals Vald's skillful use of narrative structure, as he subverts typical storytelling by addressing the audience in a candid manner.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Retour 2:46
- 2 Bonjour 3:40
- 3 Infanticide 4:35
- 4 Quidam 4:36
- 5 Cartes sous l'coude 4:23
- 6 Urbanisme 4:05
- 7 Selfie 3:53
- 8 Bareme 3:29
- 9 Taga 5:16
- 10 Promesse 3:41
- 11 Joffrey 3:30
- 12 Ogre 3:40
Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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