Who is Malone? Malone is a French rapper from the Essonne region, known for a conscious rap style blending personal reflection and biblical inspiration, far from the codes of street rap. Since his first album "Une touche de rêve" in 2010, he has followed up with short projects such as "Jéricho" and "Souffle", exploring spirituality and self-improvement.
Malone comes from the Essonne, a department nicknamed in the 1990s the capital of French hip hop. Rather than following the codes of rap that glorify money or violence, he chose a conscious rap style, turned toward the social reality of the suburbs and toward a more lyrical, almost poetic style of writing. He also created "Rhythm & Poetry," a writing event inspired by the New York collective A Tribe Called Quest, to keep this hip hop culture alive in a different way.
His first album, "Une touche de rêve," was released in December 2010 featuring Disiz and musicians such as kora player Ali Boulo Santo. Several shorter projects followed: "D'un rêve à un autre" in 2011, "Jéricho" in 2012, then "Souffle" and "Second souffle" in 2013 and 2014. Biblical references run through his writing, as in the song "Jéricho," which refers to the first city conquered by the Hebrew people according to the biblical account.
- Origin
- Essonne (91), France
- Style
- Conscious and spiritual rap, lyrical writing
- Active since
- 2010, the date of his first album
- Good to know
- runs hip hop writing workshops, "Rhythm & Poetry"
How did Malone get started?
Malone grew up and developed his writing in the Essonne, a department that shaped the history of French hip hop in the 1990s. From the start, he chose a path different from classic street rap: lyrics that speak to the social complexity of working-class neighborhoods, but also a more personal and introspective poetry. This dual approach gave rise, in December 2010, to his first album, "Une touche de rêve," enriched by the participation of Disiz and instrumentalists such as kora player Ali Boulo Santo.
After this album, Malone favored shorter, more regular formats. "D'un rêve à un autre" was released in 2011, followed by the EP "Jéricho" in 2012, then "Souffle" in 2013 and "Second souffle" in 2014. Each project marks a stage in his personal growth, in his relationship with himself, with others and with his faith.
What makes Malone distinctive?
What sets Malone apart in the French rap landscape is his way of weaving in spirituality without turning it into a sermon. Biblical references infuse his lyrics rather than dominate them, as in the title of his EP "Jéricho," which refers to the first city conquered by the Hebrew people and symbolizes for him the start of a series of personal victories. His faith is shared through dialogue rather than display.
Beyond music, Malone is committed to passing on his craft through "Rhythm & Poetry," a series of writing workshops inspired by the New York hip hop collective A Tribe Called Quest. He has also performed in various formats, solo with guitar and voice, with a DJ, or backed by a live band, to revisit his tracks on stage.
Where to start discovering Malone?
For a first listen, "Souffle," featuring Keh Mey, gives a good sense of his style: a steady voice over a sober production, in service of the lyrics. The video for "Renouveau," the first single from the EP "Second souffle," extends this discovery with a more personal track about the idea of starting over. The Malone Officiel YouTube channel brings together all these videos and lets you trace his work back to his founding album, "Une touche de rêve."
songs
Souffle (feat. Keh Mey)
Second single from the EP "Souffle," released in 2013, a track built around breathing and letting go.
Renouveau (remix)
First single from the EP "Second souffle," released in 2014, built around the idea of starting over.
Discography
- 2014Second souffle· EP
- 2013Souffle· EP
- 2012Jéricho· EP, 7 tracks
- 2011D'un rêve à un autre· EP
- 2010Une touche de rêve· first album, featuring Disiz
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Malone, the rapper?
Malone is a French rapper from the Essonne region. He practices a conscious, introspective rap style infused with spirituality, very different from rap codes centered on money or violence. His first album, "Une touche de rêve," was released in 2010.
What is Malone's best-known song?
"Souffle," featuring Keh Mey, is one of his most noted tracks, taken from the EP of the same name released in 2013. The video for "Renouveau," released the following year, is also regularly featured on his official channel.
Where can you listen to Malone?
Malone's tracks are available on the usual streaming platforms as well as on his official YouTube channel, Malone Officiel, which gathers all his videos from "Une touche de rêve" through to "Second souffle."
Is Malone a Christian rapper?
Biblical references run through his writing, notably in the EP "Jéricho," inspired by the biblical conquest of the city of the same name. He speaks of his faith with discretion, more through dialogue than through preaching.
Where is Malone from?
Malone is from the Essonne (91), a department that shaped the history of French hip hop in the 1990s and saw many artists of the genre grow up.
What are Malone's albums?
His discography includes a first album, "Une touche de rêve" (2010), followed by several EPs: "D'un rêve à un autre" (2011), "Jéricho" (2012), "Souffle" (2013) and "Second souffle" (2014).