From Nothing in the Stomach to Sports Bag: The Rise of EL GARRA

With various collaborations, EL GARRA is making his mark on the Quebec hip-hop scene. A versatile artist, rapper, producer, and director, since 2019 with Nothing in the Stomach, he builds a raw universe, anchored in urban realities and daily struggles. His latest clip Sac de Sport (2025), entirely self-produced and co-directed with Vlady Foreign and Cloud, embodies this uncompromising artistic vision.

A raw style, sharp themes
EL GARRA draws its inspiration from an experience marked by the street, as evidenced by titles like Bon Appétit (2022), where he describes frankly the sacrifices and the bellies to be fed.

His texts, often autobiographical, oscillate between introspection and social protest, addressing racial profiling (" Since I was little, it's been racial profiling., Bon Appétit ”) or precariousness (“ I'm afraid of running out of time ").

His EP Froid (2023) and singles Juste une vie (2024) or Sun (2024) confirm this thematic consistency, while exploring trap sounds and collaborations with beatmakers like Farfadet.

His videos, often shot in low-fi mode with local crews (DLD, NM6 Studios), favor authenticity over flashy effects. The signature mix SouthLab Canada, bringing a rough density to his instrumentals.

Recognition and collaborations
Despite its underground status, EL GARRA attracts the attention of the PalmarèsADISQ, which ranks him among the emerging in 2025. His featurings with Boutot, Farfadet or Cyrano de Montréal reveal a solid network in French-speaking rap.

The clip 11Z58 (2020), considered a turning point in his career.

With Sac de Sport, EL GARRA refines his approach: close-ups, contrasting lighting, and symbolic storytelling. His next challenge? Winning an international audience without watering down his message.

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