Qui sème le vent récolte le tempo
MC Solaar · 1991
52 min · 16 tracks · French hip-hop
Lush jazz-inflected beats intertwine with incisive lyricism, creating a distinctive sound that transcends the boundaries of French hip-hop.
Top tracks — play these first
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Qui sème le vent récolte le tempo — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of social justice and personal reflection, showcasing MC Solaar's intricate wordplay against a backdrop of smooth jazz samples.
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Victime de la mode — This track critiques consumerism and societal trends with sharp wit, illustrating Solaar's ability to blend humor with serious commentary.
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La musique adoucit les mœurs — The closing track serves as a contemplative meditation on music’s transformative power, featuring lush instrumentation that highlights Solaar's lyrical prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
MC Solaar's debut blends poetic lyrics with jazz-inflected beats, establishing a unique sound in French hip-hop.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate jazz samples, creating lush backdrops that complement the intricate lyricism.
- The sequencing includes interludes that provide breathing space, allowing for thematic shifts between tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- layered, dense sonic textures
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
Where this album fits
- Moods
- Dark· Introspective
- Career context
- Qui sème le vent récolte le tempo is MC Solaar's debut album, marking his entry into the French hip-hop scene in 1991. At this point, he was relatively unknown but quickly gained recognition for his unique blend of poetry and rap, setting the stage for his influential career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- IAM· Oxmo Puccino· Soprano
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 1:01
- 2 Qui sème le vent récolte le tempo 4:13
- 3 Matière grasse contre matière grise 3:30
- 4 Victime de la mode 3:03
- 5 L’Histoire de l’art 3:31
- 6 Armand est mort 3:11
- 7 Quartier Nord 3:12
- 8 Interlude 0:29
- 9 À temps partiel 3:46
- 10 Caroline 4:43
- 11 La musique adoucit les mœurs 5:02
- 12 Bouge de là, Part 1 3:11
- 13 Bouge de là, Part 2 3:05
- 14 Ragga Jam 5:13
- 15 La Devise 3:43
- 16 Funky Dreamer 1:15
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