Author: Iam

Format: Double CD

Release Date: 22-04-2013

Details: Does IAM still need an introduction in 2013? For those who might have spent the last two decades on the planet Mars, here is a brief summary of this legendary southern crew: founded in 1988, first cassette "Concept" in 1989, first hit in 1994 "Je Danse Le Mia," first Victoire de la Musique award in 1995, first million albums sold in 1998 with "L’École Du Micro D’Argent," first US R&B collaboration in 2003 with Beyoncé, and a historic concert at the foot of the pyramids in Egypt in 2008 to celebrate twenty years of existence. With the 17 tracks on these "Arts Martiens," we find strong emotions, dark lyrics, urban poetry, and lyrical flights of fancy colliding in a flow of creativity that bridges their glorious past and radiant future. The Marseille MCs unveil their secret identities in "Marvel," current events peek through in "Pain Au Chocolat," "Sombres Manœuvres/ Manœuvres Sombres" offers a virtuoso account of a news event viewed from two divergent angles, and the album concludes with "Dernier Coup D’Éclat," which opens on one of the highlights in the history of French rap. IAM proudly unfurls the flag of an adult, intense rap that is more relevant than ever. These artists are "proud, passionate, and ready for anything except bowing down," as the epic single "Spartiate Spirit" reminds us.

UPC: 602537354498

EAN: 0602537354498

Languages: french

Binding: Audio CD

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood