Who is Meak? Meak, whose real first name is Matthieu, is a French Christian rapper of Malagasy origin based in the Paris region. His stage name comes from the English word "meek", meaning humble. A beatmaker and lay preacher, he has blended hip hop, jazz and soul since his first album in 2010, and was named Christian artist of the year in 2023.
Meak, whose first name is Matthieu, takes his stage name from the English word "meek", meaning humble and gentle. Of Malagasy origin, he grew up in the Paris region and started creating his own instrumentals from the age of 16, before writing lyrics over them. His music blends hip hop, jazz, R&B and soul, in a style he shapes entirely himself, from beatmaking to songwriting.
Since 2018, Meak has devoted himself fully to music in all its forms. He is also a lay preacher at the Fédération des Églises Baptistes Évangéliques, in Houilles, and teaches composition at the Institut Biblique de Nogent. This dual role as artist and committed believer runs through albums such as "Plume à scandale" and the trilogy "Imago Dei", "Sicut Deus" and "Agnus Dei".
- Origin
- Paris region, France, of Malagasy origin
- Style
- Hip hop, jazz, R&B and soul, Christian rap
- Active since
- 2010, first album "Sujets de prière"
- Good to know
- named "Christian artist" 2023 by Christianisme Aujourd'hui
How did Meak get started?
From the age of 16, Matthieu, who would become Meak, developed a taste for creating instrumentals before writing his own lyrics over them. His stage name, adapted from the English word "meek", reflects a desire for humility that would remain a central value throughout his career. His first album, "Sujets de prière", was released in 2010, followed by "Relecture" in 2012 and then "Plume à scandale" in 2014, which he himself describes as his album of maturity.
In 2016, "NUNTIUS" was released, a concept album tracing a young man's journey toward inner peace. By then Meak had been touring in France for several years, performing for audiences of very different ages and sensibilities. In 2018, he decided to devote himself fully to music, which led in 2019 to "Mon critérium et un carnet", an album that notably includes the track "Post-scriptum", a warning against the prosperity gospel.
What makes Meak unique?
Meak stands out for writing that rejects the codes of so-called gangsta rap in favor of a message of hope tinged with humor and love. His music draws as much on hip hop as on jazz, with openly acknowledged influences ranging from Debussy to Hans Zimmer. He is also a lay preacher at the Fédération des Églises Baptistes Évangéliques in Houilles and teaches composition at the Institut Biblique de Nogent, a theological grounding that feeds directly into his lyrics.
His trilogy "Imago Dei", "Sicut Deus" (December 2021) and "Agnus Dei" (April 2022) explores the human condition before God in three stages: being created in his image, the temptation to equal him, and then reconciliation. In 2023, this approach earned him the title of Christian artist of the year, awarded by the evangelical media outlet Christianisme Aujourd'hui, shortly before the release, that same month, of his sixth album, "Break", conceived as a film in sixteen tracks.
Where should you start to discover Meak?
For a first listen, "Lundi, Mardi" is a good entry point into his world, with an official video available on his YouTube channel Meak HighHood. "Ma prière", released as early as 2010, shows the most intimate side of his writing, while "Parle leur" illustrates his taste for more impassioned tracks. The trilogy "Imago Dei", "Sicut Deus" and "Agnus Dei" then offers a more theological gateway into his recent work.
songs
Lundi, Mardi
Official video from Meak, a track that showcases his blend of hip hop and soul.
Ma prière
Released as early as 2010, this track puts into words the intimate prayer of someone seeking God.
Parle leur
A track carrying a message of exhortation, in the vein of Meak's faith-driven rap.
Discography
- 2023Break· sixth album, conceived as a film in 16 tracks
- 2022Agnus Dei· final part of the trilogy
- 2021Sicut Deus· second part of the trilogy
- 2019Mon critérium et un carnet
- 2016NUNTIUS· concept album
- 2014Plume à scandale· album of maturity
- 2012Relecture
- 2010Sujets de prière· first album
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Meak?
Meak, whose first name is Matthieu, is a French Christian rapper of Malagasy origin based in the Paris region. He has blended hip hop, jazz and soul since his first album in 2010 and was named Christian artist 2023 by Christianisme Aujourd'hui.
What is Meak's best-known song?
"Lundi, Mardi" is one of his most featured tracks, with an official video available on his YouTube channel. "Ma prière", released in 2010, also remains one of his most recognized songs.
Where can you listen to Meak?
Meak's music is available on streaming platforms as well as on his official YouTube channel, Meak HighHood, which gathers his videos and tracks from the very start of his career.
Is Meak Christian?
Yes. Meak is a lay preacher at the Fédération des Églises Baptistes Évangéliques in Houilles and teaches composition at the Institut Biblique de Nogent, a faith that directly shapes his albums, notably his trilogy "Imago Dei", "Sicut Deus" and "Agnus Dei".
Why did Meak choose this stage name?
Meak is an adaptation of the English word "meek", meaning humble and gentle. This choice reflects a value central to his journey as both an artist and a believer.
What is Meak's latest album?
"Break", released in May 2023, is his sixth album. Conceived as a film in sixteen tracks, it explores a variety of musical influences and intimate reflections on life.