French rap is a style of music from Hip Hop, which emerged in France in the mid-80s. At that time, rap was considered a movement that was counterculture. We were far from imagining that the latter was going to be one of the most listened to music years later. Indeed, rap became popular 10 years after the appearance of the first and second generations of the French rap group. But what is the first French rap group? In our article, we will answer this question, we will let you know which is the oldest French rap group. Then, we'll show you who are the best French rappers in history.
The birth of French rap
France discovered rap with the Sugarhill Gang song “Rapper's Delight”. Indeed, this piece of Sugarhill Gang which made rap known to the general public, especially in France, where this title was ranked at the top of sales of 45 t in the early 80s. The French public learned about different cultures of hip -hop at the time, graffiti, break dancing as well as deejaying in the years 1982 through New York City Rap tour. This tour of American rap artists is touring France. Even if the success of this concert was limited, it still marked the spirit of the French public in the television program Mégaherz on TF1. Other television shows helped propel this new culture onto the same stage where rap legends at the time were called to the microphone. It was then the discovery of Kurtis Blow, Herbie Hanckock as well as Afrikaa Bambaataa. This show has especially helped young people to familiarize themselves with this new culture, whether it is dress codes or break dances and graffiti.
What is the first French rap group?
Long before it was popular, many bands had already rapped in the 80s, but it was in the 90s that groups of rappers recorded their hits. They are Zoxea or Sage Poètes de la Rue, Triptik, Oxmo Puccino, Lone, the X Men or Time Bomb, Yusiness and Busta Flex. These rap groups are considered the precursors of French rap. This was after the hatching of the first and second generation of rap group or rapper and rapper. Following the example of Mc Solaar, Supreme NTM; Lionel D, IAM, PNL, Saliha, Sens Unik, etc. The year 1990 to 2000 was also the golden age of French rap.
Who are the biggest French rappers in history?
Many rappers have made a name for themselves among the rappers of the world, but the ones that are ranked as the best are the following:
- I AM
- NTM
- rocking squats
- MC Solar
- Booba
- Kerry James
- Lino
- Jul
- Gasoline
- Rohff
- Ninho
- Oximo Puccino
Long story short, these are just a few name snippets, but there are plenty of other rappers who are considered better at their styles of music.
In the 80s rappers like Destroy man and jhonny go in 1987 in Paris long before assassin and ntm made the headlines……