Who Are Casseurs Flowters?

Casseurs Flowters is a French hip-hop duo comprising of two members: Orelsan (born Aurélien Cotentin on August 1, 1982) and Gringe (born Emmanuel Barrouyer on May 21, 1984). The duo is widely known for their use of dark, satirical lyrics which are often critical of France's social and political stance. They have released three studio albums to date: Orelsan et Gringe sont les Casseurs Flowters (2013), Comment c'est loin (2015) and BlockParty (2018).

Career Beginnings

The duo formed in 2008 when they became close friends while working together on Orelsan's debut album, Perdu d'avance. They then went on to release their first mixtape, La Terre est Ronde, in 2009. The mixtape gained them critical acclaim and commercial success, as it was certified gold in France. They followed up with their second mixtape, Les Étoiles Vagabondes, in 2011. In 2013, the duo released their debut studio album, Orelsan et Gringe sont les Casseurs Flowters, which was certified platinum in France.

Success and Collaborations

The duo has had numerous collaborations with other artists including Kaaris, Damso, Roméo Elvis and more. They also released their second studio album Comment c'est loin, in 2015, which was certified 2x platinum in France. The duo has achieved much success with their music and has become one of France's most popular hip-hop acts. In 2018 they released their third studio album BlockParty.

Legacy

Casseurs Flowters has become one of France's most popular hip-hop acts and have achieved much critical acclaim and commercial success throughout their career. They are praised for their dark and satirical lyrics which are often critical of France's social and political stance. Their music continues to be enjoyed by fans around the world.