Lunatic (group)
Encyclopedia
Lunatic was a French hip hop
duo from Boulogne-Billancourt
. The lineup consisted of Booba
(Boulogne-Billancourt
) and (Ali
(Issy-les-Moulineaux
), coming from the department of Hauts-de-Seine
in the west suburb of Paris
.
After the split-up both of whom have since gone onto successful solo careers. The duo frequently considered as one of the best French rap group of all time. Their release Le Crime Paie producted and mixed by well-known DJ Cut Killer, is a considered as a classic in the French rap.
Between 1994 and 1996 they appeared on different mixtapes of the record Time Bomb.
Their first song "Le crime paie" ,released in 1996 and considered a classic song of French hip hop
, talked about dangers of the street life
and the banlieues. They should have released their first album Sortis de l'ombre with Timbe Bomb in 1996, but the producers decided for not doing that.
In 1997, they released their second song, "Les vrais savent" which talked about the same thing, but both rappers used a different way to say it, more sad.
During this time, they made their own style: Ali was talking about peace
, love
and the major thing he wanted to do was to prevent kids about street life. Booba was talking about what he did when he was young, and he also wanted to prevent kids about this, but with more violent lyrics. He also used to talk about prostitutes and money
. They left Time Bomb in 1997.
Booba was penned up in 1998 and Ali had to continue in solo.
They later created the 45 Scientific record with two friends to release the album they were preparing. The reason why they did it was no official record at this time wanted to release an album with such violent lyrics. Their major influence was then American rappers such as Mobb Deep
.
In 2000, they released their debut album Mauvais oeil. It's considered as one of the best rap albums ever released in French hip hop history
. The mix of the peaceful lyrics of Ali and the violent lyrics of Booba was one of the factors that used to bring Lunatic on top. They were also the first French hip-hop group to sell more than 100.000 albums with their independent record 45 Scientific.
with 45 Scientific. This album features a song with Ali ,"Strass et Paillettes". The two rappers were at this time thinking about writing lyrics for a second Lunatic album. But Booba wanted to stop talking about dangers of street-life, because he was not living anymore in banlieue. They separated in 2003 and Booba continued his solo career.
The fame of Lunatic helped him to release his second solo album with his own record Tallac Records
in 2004. After releasing this album, he became very famous and is now singing with stars like Akon
and Diddy
.
Ali also started a solo career in 2005 releasing "Chaos et Harmonie" with 45 Scientific. He made the track "Golden Boy" talking about his old friend Booba without saying is name (in this track he says that Booba is no more a singer but only a man who wants to make money).
In 2006, the two leaders of 45 Scientific, Geraldo and JP Seck, released a Black Album of Lunatic, with the help of Ali. This album consists in some rare freestyles of Lunatic, some live tracks and some songs that were never released. Booba refused this idea but his old friends did not take care and released the album.
In 2010, Ali released his second album Rassemblement with 45 Scientific. Booba also released his album Lunatic
at this time and fans thank that Lunatic was back.
The two rappers took different ways: Booba became very famous and is now rich. Ali is not very famous in France because of his choice (he ever talks about peace like in Lunatic).
Hip hop
Hip hop is a form of musical expression and artistic culture that originated in African-American and Latino communities during the 1970s in New York City, specifically the Bronx. DJ Afrika Bambaataa outlined the four pillars of hip hop culture: MCing, DJing, breaking and graffiti writing...
duo from Boulogne-Billancourt
Boulogne-Billancourt
Boulogne-Billancourt is a commune in the western suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the centre of Paris. Boulogne-Billancourt is a sub-prefecture of the Hauts-de-Seine department and the seat of the Arrondissement of Boulogne-Billancourt....
. The lineup consisted of Booba
Booba
Elie Yaffa better known under his stage name Booba, is a French rapper from Paris. He is half Senegalese from his father's side and half French of Moroccan origin from his mother's side...
(Boulogne-Billancourt
Boulogne-Billancourt
Boulogne-Billancourt is a commune in the western suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the centre of Paris. Boulogne-Billancourt is a sub-prefecture of the Hauts-de-Seine department and the seat of the Arrondissement of Boulogne-Billancourt....
) and (Ali
Ali
' |Ramaḍān]], 40 AH; approximately October 23, 598 or 600 or March 17, 599 – January 27, 661).His father's name was Abu Talib. Ali was also the cousin and son-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, and ruled over the Islamic Caliphate from 656 to 661, and was the first male convert to Islam...
(Issy-les-Moulineaux
Issy-les-Moulineaux
Issy-les-Moulineaux is a commune in the southwestern suburban area of Paris, France. It is located from the centre of Paris. On 1 January 2003, Issy-les-Moulineaux became part of the Communauté d'agglomération Arc de Seine along with the other communes of Chaville, Meudon, Vanves and Ville-d'Avray...
), coming from the department of Hauts-de-Seine
Hauts-de-Seine
Hauts-de-Seine is designated number 92 of the 101 départements in France. It is part of the Île-de-France region, and covers the western inner suburbs of Paris...
in the west suburb of Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
.
After the split-up both of whom have since gone onto successful solo careers. The duo frequently considered as one of the best French rap group of all time. Their release Le Crime Paie producted and mixed by well-known DJ Cut Killer, is a considered as a classic in the French rap.
The beginning
In 1994, Booba met Daddy Ali at a party. They decided to make a group and Daddy Ali drooped the "Daddy" from his stage-name, now named Ali.Between 1994 and 1996 they appeared on different mixtapes of the record Time Bomb.
Their first song "Le crime paie" ,released in 1996 and considered a classic song of French hip hop
French hip hop
French hip hop is the hip hop music style which was developed in France, and is considered the second worldwide hip hop scene after the U.S....
, talked about dangers of the street life
Street Life
Street life may refer to:* Homelessness, a condition of living on the streets, without a fixed home* Streetlife , an African American hip-hop artist* Street Life , a jazz album released by The Crusaders...
and the banlieues. They should have released their first album Sortis de l'ombre with Timbe Bomb in 1996, but the producers decided for not doing that.
In 1997, they released their second song, "Les vrais savent" which talked about the same thing, but both rappers used a different way to say it, more sad.
During this time, they made their own style: Ali was talking about peace
Peace
Peace is a state of harmony characterized by the lack of violent conflict. Commonly understood as the absence of hostility, peace also suggests the existence of healthy or newly healed interpersonal or international relationships, prosperity in matters of social or economic welfare, the...
, love
Love
Love is an emotion of strong affection and personal attachment. In philosophical context, love is a virtue representing all of human kindness, compassion, and affection. Love is central to many religions, as in the Christian phrase, "God is love" or Agape in the Canonical gospels...
and the major thing he wanted to do was to prevent kids about street life. Booba was talking about what he did when he was young, and he also wanted to prevent kids about this, but with more violent lyrics. He also used to talk about prostitutes and money
Money
Money is any object or record that is generally accepted as payment for goods and services and repayment of debts in a given country or socio-economic context. The main functions of money are distinguished as: a medium of exchange; a unit of account; a store of value; and, occasionally in the past,...
. They left Time Bomb in 1997.
Booba was penned up in 1998 and Ali had to continue in solo.
They later created the 45 Scientific record with two friends to release the album they were preparing. The reason why they did it was no official record at this time wanted to release an album with such violent lyrics. Their major influence was then American rappers such as Mobb Deep
Mobb Deep
Mobb Deep is an American hip hop duo from Queensbridge, Queens, New York, U.S., that consists of Havoc and Prodigy. The duo is "one of the most critically acclaimed hardcore East Coast hip-hop groups." The group is best known for its dark, hardcore delivery, as exemplified by the single "Shook Ones...
.
In 2000, they released their debut album Mauvais oeil. It's considered as one of the best rap albums ever released in French hip hop history
French hip hop
French hip hop is the hip hop music style which was developed in France, and is considered the second worldwide hip hop scene after the U.S....
. The mix of the peaceful lyrics of Ali and the violent lyrics of Booba was one of the factors that used to bring Lunatic on top. They were also the first French hip-hop group to sell more than 100.000 albums with their independent record 45 Scientific.
Separation and solo careers
In 2002, Booba started a solo career, and released his debut album Temps mortTemps Mort
Temps mort is the debut album by French rapper Booba. For the song "Nouvelle école" exists also a remix which features American rap duo Mobb Deep.- Track listing :- Samples :...
with 45 Scientific. This album features a song with Ali ,"Strass et Paillettes". The two rappers were at this time thinking about writing lyrics for a second Lunatic album. But Booba wanted to stop talking about dangers of street-life, because he was not living anymore in banlieue. They separated in 2003 and Booba continued his solo career.
The fame of Lunatic helped him to release his second solo album with his own record Tallac Records
Tallac Records
Tallac Records is the label created in 2004 by Booba. It is licensed by the record label Barclay Records, a subsidiary of Universal Music Group....
in 2004. After releasing this album, he became very famous and is now singing with stars like Akon
Akon
Aliaune Damala Badara Thiam, better known as simply Akon , is a Senegalese American R&B recording artist and songwriter.According to Forbes, Akon grossed $21 million in 2010, $20 million in 2009 and $12 million in 2008. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first...
and Diddy
Sean Combs
Sean John Combs , also known by his stage names Diddy and P. Diddy, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur. He has won three Grammy Awards and two MTV Video Music Awards, and his clothing line earned a Council of Fashion Designers of America award. He was originally...
.
Ali also started a solo career in 2005 releasing "Chaos et Harmonie" with 45 Scientific. He made the track "Golden Boy" talking about his old friend Booba without saying is name (in this track he says that Booba is no more a singer but only a man who wants to make money).
In 2006, the two leaders of 45 Scientific, Geraldo and JP Seck, released a Black Album of Lunatic, with the help of Ali. This album consists in some rare freestyles of Lunatic, some live tracks and some songs that were never released. Booba refused this idea but his old friends did not take care and released the album.
In 2010, Ali released his second album Rassemblement with 45 Scientific. Booba also released his album Lunatic
Lunatic (album)
Lunatic is the fifth album by French rapper Booba and released on November 22, 2010, on Tallac Records. It's named after his former hip hop duo Lunatic, with Ali.-Track listing:- External links :* * * *...
at this time and fans thank that Lunatic was back.
The two rappers took different ways: Booba became very famous and is now rich. Ali is not very famous in France because of his choice (he ever talks about peace like in Lunatic).
Discography
- 1996: Sortis de l'ombre (unreleased)
- 2000: Mauvais oeil
- 2006: Black Album (Lunatic album)
Apparitions
- 1996
- Time Bomb - Time Bomb explose
- Time Bomb - Le guidon
- Lunatic - Le crime paie
- La Brigade Feat Lunatic - 16 rimes
- 1997
- Lunatic - Les vrais savent
- Lunatic - Le jour J
- Lunatic - Chateau rouge
- Lunatic - Viens danser avec les Lunatic
- Oxmo Puccino Feat Booba - Pucc fiction
- Lunatic - Bouge comme un diablotin
- Ali - Nique la halla
- Ali Feat Oxmo Puccino - Esprit mafieux
- 1998
- Lunatic Feat Ärsenik - Sang d'encre
- 1999
- Lunatic Feat Comité De Brailleurs - On s'maintient
- Lunatic Feat Malekal Morte - Test ton mic
- 2000
- Lunatic Feat Dicidens - De larmes et de sang
- Lunatic Feat Mala - Hommes de l'ombre
- 2002
- Black Jack Feat Lunatic & Mala - Diaspora d'Afrique
- Ali Feat Suspects - Ennemis publics
- Lunatic - Que le message passe '
- 2003
- Hi-Fi Feat Ali & Nasme - Le code de la rue
- Booba Feat Nessbeal - Tout c'qu'on connait