Lala &ce

Lala &ce, born Mélanie Berthinier on November 2, 1994, in Bron, France, is a French rapper known for her unique blend of cloud rap and atmospheric beats. Growing up in a mixed French and Ivorian family, she was influenced by her multicultural background and the diverse sounds of artists like Missy Elliott, Kanye West, and Lil’ Wayne. She began her music career in Lyon, honing her vocal style with Auto-Tune and drawing inspiration from the SoundCloud rap scene. Her breakthrough came with her 2019 mixtape *Le Son d'après*, and she gained wider recognition with her 2021 debut album *Everything Tasteful*, followed by the EP *SunSystem* in 2022 and her sophomore album *Solstice* in 2024, which was praised by critics for its distinctive charm.

Lala &ce’s music explores themes of sexuality, identity, and personal empowerment with a confident yet nuanced approach. She is celebrated for her androgynous charisma and has become an LGBTQ+ icon in the French rap scene. Her stage name is a tribute to her Ivorian grandmother, Lahoré, and her style reinvents French rap with smooth, airy flows and punchy lyrics reminiscent of her icon Serena Williams's strength. Known as one of French rap’s best-kept secrets, she has performed with the collective 667 and collaborated with artists like Freeze Corleone, while steadily growing her fanbase through powerful releases and memorable live performances.