Suprême NTM: A French Rap Sensation

Suprême NTM is a French hip hop group from the Seine-Saint-Denis département, east of Paris. They have been active since 1989 and have released four studio albums, including 1998's 'Suprême NTM'. Their music style has been described as a mix of rap, ragga, and punk. The group consists of two members: Kool Shen and Joey Starr.

Kool Shen and Joey Starr’s Backgrounds

Kool Shen and Joey Starr are both from Saint-Denis. Kool Shen was born in 1967 and his real name is Bruno Lopes. He started making music at the age of 15 and was always passionate about rap. After meeting Joey Starr in 1987, the two formed a rap duo called “Suprême NTM”. Joey Starr was born in 1967 and his real name is Didier Morville. He was a member of several rap groups before joining Kool Shen and forming Suprême NTM.

The Success of Suprême NTM

Suprême NTM has seen great success since its formation in 1989. Their first album, 'L'Argent Est Trop Serré', was released in 1992 and was met with critical acclaim. It went on to sell over 300,000 copies in France alone. In 1998 they released their second album, 'Suprême NTM', which went on to become an even bigger success than their first album. It sold over 500,000 copies in France and reached number one on the French charts. The album also spawned several hit singles, including 'Ma Benz' and 'That's My People'. The group has continued to make music over the years and has collaborated with several other artists, including Masta Ace, KRS-One, and La Rumeur.

Suprême NTM Today

Today Suprême NTM is still active and continues to make music together. They have released four studio albums and numerous singles throughout their career. They have also collaborated with many other artists and have performed at some of the biggest festivals in Europe. They are currently working on their fifth studio album which is set to be released later this year.