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Ombre est Lumière

IAM · 1993

75 min · 20 tracks · hip-hop

An audacious blend of sharp lyrics and eclectic beats that confronts social issues with a potent mix of humor and gravity.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Le dragon sommeille — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its powerful lyrical delivery and rich instrumentation, blending traditional elements with contemporary hip-hop sounds.
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    Affaire en cours — The track addresses pressing societal issues through a storytelling format, showcasing IAM's ability to weave complex narratives into their music.
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    Le Dernier Empereur — This song combines historical references with modern contexts, highlighting IAM's skillful intertwining of past and present themes in their work.
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    Sachet blanc — With its catchy hook and rhythmic flow, this track exemplifies IAM's unique style while addressing serious topics like identity and social justice.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Le dragon sommeille 4:10
  • 2 Attentat II 5:34
  • 3 Le slow de lai t’es 1:04
  • 4 Les je veux être 4:57
  • 5 L’Échantillon 0:36
  • 6 Affaire en cours 5:18
  • 7 Le repos c’est la santé 4:33
  • 8 Interview 4:09
  • 9 Laissez‐nous danser 4:13
  • 10 Transekitchmegatron Hypnokor Space ‐ rave ‐ olitecyborg ‐ and Teknomorshit 1:09
  • 11 Le Dernier Empereur 4:22
  • 12 Je lâche la meute 5:21
  • 13 Achevez‐moi 0:53
  • 14 Achevez‐les 5:13
  • 15 Où sont les roses (intro) 0:27
  • 16 Où sont les roses 5:32
  • 17 Bang Bang 4:33
  • 18 RXN 0:07
  • 19 Sachet blanc 4:21
  • 20 Pharaon reviens 8:41

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata