{"id":3794,"date":"2025-04-30T11:47:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T15:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.magazinehiphop.com\/?p=3794"},"modified":"2025-05-31T02:27:41","modified_gmt":"2025-05-31T06:27:41","slug":"medine-unveils-stentor-act-i-a-comeback-with-10-unreleased-tracks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.magazinehiphop.com\/en\/medine-devoile-stentor-acte-i-un-retour-avec-10-titres-inedits\/","title":{"rendered":"M\u00e9dine unveils the album Stentor, Act I: a comeback with 10 new tracks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>May 16, 2025<\/strong>, <strong>M\u00e9dine<\/strong> will make its big comeback with <em><strong>Stentor, Act I<\/strong><\/em>, a new album marking the first part of an ambitious diptych. After several years of absence from recording, the rapper from Le Havre returns with 10 new tracks, enhanced by 3 bonus tracks in physical version, confirming his status as a committed thinker of French rap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>An album in two acts and promising collaborations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Stentor, Act I<\/strong><\/em> promises to be a dense and varied project, where <strong>M\u00e9dine<\/strong> explores new directions while remaining faithful to his lyrical and incisive style. For this opus, he surrounded himself with two rising talents of French-speaking rap:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>ISHA<\/strong>, known for his hard-hitting flow and uncompromising lyrics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rounhaa<\/strong>, a rapper with a melodic and poetic universe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The first single, <strong><em>QI.RAP<\/em><\/strong>, unveiled in February 2025, has already given a glimpse of the album&#039;s atmosphere: a mixture of introspection, social criticism and technical prowess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>A treasure for rap purists<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who like to own music beyond streaming, <strong>M\u00e9dine<\/strong> has prepared a nice surprise. The physical versions of <em><strong>Stentor, Act I<\/strong><\/em>, available on CD and numbered vinyl \u2013 contain three unreleased gems that are worth the detour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among these exclusive bonuses, we discover <em>Lightning rod<\/em>, an electric title that comes out like lightning. Next comes <em><strong>The 4mour<\/strong><\/em>, an original creation written for the musical <em><strong>Hate<\/strong><\/em>, bringing a theatrical dimension to the album. Finally, <em><strong>Convinced<\/strong><\/em> closes this triptych with a demonstration of verbal mastery typical of the style <strong>M\u00e9dine<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These additional tracks don&#039;t just complement the album. They offer a new perspective on the artist&#039;s work, with varied sounds and consistently polished lyrics. A real boon for collectors and die-hard fans looking to expand their collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These limited and numbered physical releases promise to become rare pieces in any self-respecting hip-hop collection. A golden opportunity to own a piece of French rap history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>The \u201cStentour 2025\u201d: an international tour<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>M\u00e9dine<\/strong> doesn&#039;t just make an impression with his new album. The artist takes his audience on a musical adventure without borders with the <strong><em>Stentour 2025<\/em><\/strong>, an ambitious tour that is already shaping up to be one of the most anticipated rap events of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This series of 30 concerts will cross four countries:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>France<\/strong>, the artist&#039;s homeland where each date promises to be explosive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Belgium<\/strong>, a neighboring country with a still fervent public<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Swiss<\/strong>, an essential stopover for demanding music lovers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Canada<\/strong>, where the French-speaking community is eagerly awaiting this return<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The highlight of this musical epic will take place on <strong>December 18, 2025<\/strong> at <strong>Zenith of Paris<\/strong>This final show, more than just a concert, promises to be a true artistic achievement. <strong>M\u00e9dine<\/strong> will deploy all the power of his flow and the depth of his lyrics, confirming that his rap has never resonated with such force and urgency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Between energetic performances and more intimate moments, the <strong><em>Stentour 2025<\/em><\/strong> promises to rock the rooms with a setlist mixing new tracks and must-see classics. A unique opportunity to experience <strong>M\u00e9dine<\/strong> in its most authentic and powerful form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Practical information<\/strong><br>Tickets for this exceptional tour are available on official platforms. Advice to fans: buy early; tickets should sell out as quickly as the rapper&#039;s punchlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>An album that marks a new chapter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Stentor, Act I<\/strong><\/em> is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated projects of 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It remains to be seen what is in store <strong>Act II<\/strong>\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Le 16 mai 2025, M\u00e9dine fera son grand retour avec Stentor, Acte I, un nouvel album marquant la premi\u00e8re partie d\u2019un diptyque ambitieux. Apr\u00e8s plusieurs ann\u00e9es d\u2019absence discographique, le rappeur havrais revient avec 10 morceaux in\u00e9dits, enrichis de 3 titres bonus en version physique, confirmant son statut de penseur engag\u00e9 du rap fran\u00e7ais. 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