Introduction

Kery James is a French rapper, singer and songwriter who has been active in the music industry since the 1990s. He is considered one of the most influential hip-hop artists from France and has released a number of popular albums in his career. He has won several awards for his music and continues to be an important figure in the French rap scene.

Early Life & Career Beginnings

Kery James was born Alix Mathurin on December 24th, 1977 in Vitry-sur-Seine, France. He began rapping at age 16 and released his first demo tape in 1997 under the name “Mikael”. The demo tape was noticed by the hip-hop collective Tandem, which he later joined in 1998. Kery James released his debut album “A L’Ombre Du Show Business” in 1999, which was highly acclaimed and well received by critics.

Subsequent Albums & Success

Kery James released his second album “Si C’était à Refaire” in 2003, which was even more successful than his first album. He followed this up with his third album “Ma Verite” in 2006, which was certified platinum in France. Kery James has continued to make music since then and has collaborated with several other artists such as JoeyStarr, Sinik, Youssoupha, and Tandem.

Awards & Legacy

Kery James has won numerous awards for his music over the years, including two Victoires de la Musique awards for Best Male Artist and Best Hip Hop Album of the Year (for “Si C’était à Refaire”). He is considered one of the most influential figures in French rap music and has been cited as an influence by many other artists. Kery James continues to make music to this day and is still highly acclaimed by fans and critics alike.