The return of the Uni-T group and the promise of a committed EP

Quebec rap witnesses the group's return Uni-T, from the underground scene of the 90s. The collective had managed to impose its signature at a time when the local hip-hop movement was still finding its bearings.

Always faithful to its essence, the collective is reborn in a new form thanks to Yanik Rotunno. Led by the founding members Jodo Kast and Azazel, the group now welcomes two new faces: Clermont and Lgros.

As the release of their EP approaches Résiste donc je suis, scheduled for September, Uni-T delivers a first extract which clearly outlines the artistic direction taken by the collective.

Manifest Et Vous : The first single that rocks

From the first notes, Clermont dubbed the Prime Minister of Quebec rap – sets the tone with a powerful chorus. The vibe is immediate: an old school sound that hits hard, carried by an authentic boom bap, as we rarely hear today (even if the style makes a comeback).

"Raise your fist in the air for your brothers and those who are protesting. To defend the values that remain to us."

The lyrics, finely crafted and full of meaning, address social realities with remarkable lucidity. The deliberately organic production stands out from the current trend toward automation and puts humans back at the center of the creative process. This track doesn't just entertain: it invites reflection and awareness, true to the band's DNA.

Jodo Kast hits where it hurts, denouncing deep social problems with a punchline that hits the mark. Co-founder of the group and a true living memory of the collective, he carries the voice of urban struggles and instills in the collective his uncompromising commitment:

"The people are dying, they are trying to fill the air with us."

The arrival of Lgros on this first single from the collective Uni-t does not do things by halves. True to the group's reputation for its committed lyrics and its fight against oppression, Lgros drives the point home:

“Every day it gets worse, they maintain their grip.”

As for Azazel, he still wields the pen with the same acuity as when he started out in the 90s. He's the kind of rapper who knew how to preserve the vindictive essence of rap, at a time when every song carried a strong message.

"For their freedom I stand up and denounce, the truth always ends in triumph."

An anticipated EP, faithful to the commitment of the Uni-T collective

Résiste donc je suis is announced as a return to the roots of conscious rap. Uni-T promises to hit hard, refusing to give in to the lure of the industry that waters down messages for radio play. The group remains true to its values and offers rap that unites, denounces, and invites reflection.

The collective made a name for itself in the early 2000s, notably thanks to its notable appearances on the first album of Cavaliers Noirs, with pieces like MTL Cité, Amerrica and Les murs de la sentence.

The band also contributed to the compilation Narcotik Sonore by DJ Horg with the song Unhealthy corner. In 2002, Uni-T had launched his first album, with an evocative and unequivocal title: Prêt aux changements. This opus was entirely produced by DJ Horg, under the label Apatride.

In a musical era where authenticity tends to fade in favor of trends in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Uni-T takes the opposite approach by focusing on sincerity, commitment and deeply human creativity. Their return is not just a nostalgic ideology: it is a declaration of intent, an invitation to resist oppression and to still believe in the collective strength of the people.

The group invites all francophone rap fans and all those who seek meaning in music, to follow them on their official page Facebook.

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