Orelsan is a figure of French music. But 20 years ago, in Normandy, he never imagined doing rap for a living. Singing middleclass boredom in the provinces, who'd go for that?
2006. Orelsan is a rapper from Caen, Normandy. In order to bring out his first album, he'll have to make his way by himself. The advent of MySpace is a boon, but he still has to sign with a label.
2008. Orelsan is now on track to write an album, but none of his titles is radio-compatible. There is only one thing left to do: go and get his audience by performing on stage.
2010. A year after the controversy, Orelsan has totally stopped making music. When Skread and Ablaye finally persuade him to make a second album, the hardest part is to find how to come back.
2011. With Le Chant des Sirènes, Orelsan is playing in the big leagues. As a master of opposite moves, he takes everyone aback by deciding to discontinue his solo undertaking.
2016. After the delightful period of the Casseurs Flowters, Orelsan wants to come back with a new solo album. However, five years have passed and rap music has changed. New trends, new artists. Is Orelsan still relevant?
