La Brigade

**La Brigade** brings that raw Marseille flavor to French hip-hop with decades of gritty storytelling under their belt. Hailing from France's vibrant port city, this crew has been dropping socially charged rhymes since the early 2000s, carving out a space with their unapologetic lyricism and beats that echo the streets. Known for tackling real-life struggles and cultural pride, they’ve become a staple in the French rap scene, collaborating with heavyweights like Fonky Family and maintaining a DIY ethos that keeps their sound authentically underground.

Their recent releases like *Maxi Noir* and *Maxi Blanc* showcase their knack for duality—moody, introspective tracks balanced with bold, anthemic bangers. The *L’anthologie* collections (mixed and unmixed) act as a career highlight reel, while *Le Testament* and *Il Était Une Fois* prove they’re still sharp, weaving streetwise narratives with production that nods to classic boom-bap and modern trap alike. Whether they’re reflecting on their journey or keeping it 100 about current struggles, La Brigade stays rooted in Marseille’s heartbeat.