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Perdu d'avance

Orelsan · 2009

60 min · 15 tracks · French hip-hop

A raw blend of introspective lyrics and gritty beats captures the struggles of youth and societal pressure in France.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • contemplative late-night reflections

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2009, 'Perdu d'avance' is Orelsan's debut studio album following a series of underground mixtapes. At this point, he was establishing himself in the French hip-hop scene, transitioning from an emerging artist to a notable voice addressing generational issues through his music.
Stylistic neighbors
Damso· Nekfeu· Lomepal
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Le chant des sirènes — Continues the exploration of youth struggles with a more polished sound.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Étoiles invisibles 4:34
  • 2 Changement 3:17
  • 3 Soirée ratée 3:05
  • 4 Différent 3:44
  • 5 No Life 4:10
  • 6 Pour le pire 3:34
  • 7 Perdu d'avance 3:33
  • 8 Gros poissons dans une petite mare 4:33
  • 9 Logo dans le ciel 3:37
  • 10 50 pourcents 4:40
  • 11 Jimmy Punchline 4:06
  • 12 Entre bien et mal 4:41
  • 13 Courez courez 4:03
  • 14 La Peur de l'échec 5:14

Disc 2

  • 1 Saint-Valentin 3:58

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