{"id":3972,"date":"2025-05-09T21:31:09","date_gmt":"2025-05-10T01:31:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.magazinehiphop.com\/?p=3972"},"modified":"2025-05-31T02:31:13","modified_gmt":"2025-05-31T06:31:13","slug":"kofs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.magazinehiphop.com\/en\/kofs\/","title":{"rendered":"Kofs unveils \u201cMon \u00c9cole\u201d: A return to the roots of French rap"},"content":{"rendered":"

May 9, 2025, Kofs<\/a><\/strong> unveiled the official music video of Mon \u00c9cole<\/em>, the first single from his Eponymous project, now available on all streaming platforms. With this release, the Marseille rapper makes a remarkable comeback, both a tribute to the golden age of French rap and proof of his ability to modernize his influences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Directed by SlowmProd<\/strong> and produced by Napalm Prod<\/strong>, the clip of Mon \u00c9cole<\/em> strikes by its authenticity. Kofs<\/strong> delivers a piece that exudes sincerity and nostalgia, drawing its inspiration from the era of legendary groups like Fonky Family<\/strong>, Sniper<\/strong> or other iconic figures from the early 2000s. The beat of the track, both raw and melodic, is a strong nod to this period, and Kofs<\/strong> fully succeeds in its challenge: to bring back the energy and spirit of this era while adding its own personal touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A strong and unifying message<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the clip, Kofs<\/strong> speaks openly about his relationship with the rap scene and his peers. He states in particular:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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"There are rappers I would have called for fear of being turned away, if it were up to me, I would have invited everyone because since 2002 I've listened to everyone."<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

This sentence resonates as a manifesto of openness and respect towards the diversity of French rap. Kofs<\/strong> It expresses both the humility of someone who has never forgotten where he comes from, and the generosity of the artist who would have liked to bring the whole scene together around him, without distinction of generations or styles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who is KOFS? An authentic journey<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For those who don't know him yet, Kofs<\/strong> (Foued Nabba<\/strong>) is a Marseille rapper born in 1990. The son of Algerian immigrants, he grew up in the northern districts of Marseille, immersed in hip-hop culture and the influence of groups like IAM<\/strong>, there Fonky Family<\/strong> and Salif<\/strong>. From adolescence, his deep voice and his percussive writing allowed him to get noticed. He launched himself on the Internet with titles like Paradis<\/em> or Ma\u00eetre Cohen<\/em>, and quickly builds up a loyal audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kofs<\/strong> became known to the general public with his first album V<\/em> in 2018, then went on to undertake prestigious projects and collaborations (Jul<\/strong>, SCH<\/strong>, Alonzo<\/strong>, Kaaris<\/strong>, Soolking<\/strong>\u2026). He also participates in major collective projects such as 13\u2019Organis\u00e9 <\/em>and Le Classico Organis\u00e9<\/em>, which brings together the biggest names in Marseille and Parisian rap. A versatile artist, Kofs<\/strong> also distinguished himself in cinema, notably in Chouf<\/em> and BAC Nord<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A modern heir to Marseille rap<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With Mon \u00c9cole<\/em>, Kofs<\/strong> proves that he is a worthy heir to the great tradition of Marseille rap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A must-listen for all fans of French rap, whether nostalgic or curious to discover an artist who combines respect for the old guard with a fresh perspective on the current scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can discover the discography of Kofs<\/strong> on Spotify<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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