Pop Urbaine

Pop urbaine is a genre of French music characterized by its fusion of hip-hop, R&B, and electronic dance music elements. Emerging in the 2010s, it is marked by catchy hooks, heavy use of auto-tune, and a blend of melodic rap and sung vocals. The genre's sound is often defined by its minimalist, atmospheric production, incorporating 808 drums, synthesizers, and often, a laid-back tempo. Born out of the French urban landscape, pop urbaine reflects the cultural diversity and social realities of contemporary France, tackling themes of love, relationships, and street life. This genre is closely tied to the broader French rap and R&B scenes, while also drawing influences from international styles like American trap and Afrobeats. What sets pop urbaine apart is its unique blend of introspection and hedonism, as well as its ability to balance mainstream appeal with underground credibility, resonating with a generation of young French listeners.

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Mr Goumin, chapitre 2
Single - Released May 23, 2025

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AKIM PAPICHULO
Allan Zut
Alonzo
Anas
Atanaz
Aya Nakamura
BOLEMVN
Benab
Black M
Booba
Commelahaine
DA Uzi
Damso
Dinos
Dosseh
Elams
Eva
Fally Ipupa
Favé
Franglish
Fresh La Douille
GIMS
GLK
Gambino La MG
Gazo
Gradur
Guy2Bezbar
Hamza
Hatik
Hiro
Hornet La Frappe
ISK
Jok'air
Joé Dwèt Filé
Jul
Jungeli
Kaaris
Kalash
KeBlack
Kekra
Kerchak
Koba LaD
Kore
Kpoint
L'Algérino
L'Allemand
L2B
La Famax
La Fouine
La MG
Lacrim
Landy
Larry
Lazuli
Leto
Lhiroyd
Liim’s
Lyna Mahyem
MAV
Mister You
Monsieur Nov
Nahir
Naza
Negrito
Nej
Niaks
Ninho
Niro
Niska
OBOY
Oussama
PLK
Pedro Karim
Rsko
SAF
SDM
Sassy
Says'z
Soolking
Soso Maness
Still Fresh
TK
Tawsen
Tiakola
Timal
UZI
Vacra
Vald
Vegedream
WM
Warren Saada
Werenoi
Ya Levis
Youssoupha
Zamdane
Zed
Ziak
Zkr
kulturr
Jul
GIMS
Ninho
SDM
Damso
Tiakola
Hamza
PLK
Werenoi
Gazo
Dadju
SCH
Booba
Maes
Niska
Aya Nakamura
Soolking
PNL
Naps
Vald
Lacrim
Tayc
Alonzo
Djadja & Dinaz
Leto
Kalash
Nekfeu
KeBlack
Heuss L'enfoiré
Vacra
OBOY
Koba LaD
Favé
Joé Dwèt Filé
Zola
Guy2Bezbar
Kaaris
Rim'K
Jok'air
UZI
Rsko
Franglish
Soso Maness
Ziak
Nej
Shay
Vegedream
Fally Ipupa
Naza
Gambi
Dinos
Youssoupha
Houari
Imen Es
Kerchak
RK
DA Uzi
MHD
Kofs
Abou Debeing
Gradur
Niaks
Zed
Jungeli
13 Organisé
Zkr
DTF
Niro
Mister You
Hatik
Zaho
Hornet La Frappe
Landy
Timal
Eva
Lartiste
Lyna Mahyem
Elams
Kaza
Kalash Criminel
Kore
Dosseh
Ya Levis
S.Pri Noir
Black M
Benab
Liim’s
Sasso
Marwa Loud
L2B
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Sexion d'Assaut
Zamdane
Bosh
La Fouine
Fresh La Douille
Kekra
TK
Sadek
L'Algérino