Medine 25
Impossible to describe one of the pillars of French Rap and the greatest figures of Conscious Rap without using the word wisdom. Médine has everything of a great thinker. The American journalist of the New York Time, Suzanne Daley, who had come to meet her in his hometown of Le Havre in France, said "If he was an American, he ticks all the boxes for being an American hero" and she is more than right. Médine is more than a rapper, he's one of the legends of French Rap. In a career spanning more than 20 years, Médine has followed the evolution of Rap in France and instead of clinging to the old codes, the artist has decided to evolve with it without ever losing his grip. Always a lyricist, Médine never ceases to make a lasting impression on people's consciences, much to the delight of his fans. The artist took the time to indulge in A Rap & A Cup Of Tea, on his vision of things and his perpetual desire for evolution and progress. More than an simple interview, this one is above all a true hymn to wisdom. As he says in 'FC Grand Médine': "I was already here 10 years ago, I'll be here again in 10 years" and that's all we wish him.
The documentary 'Médine Normandie' of France TV has just been released and it retraces important moments of your career with your own testimony as well as that of your family and friends. It's really poignant because you really give yourself over and we have the opportunity to discover you even more. Where did this idea come from ? In fact I knew Matthieu Pécot very well at the origin of this idea and he proposed to follow me during the creation of this album. It was more sure moments of life as with my family, my professional and friendly entourage and I found that it gave another look on artistic creation. People seem to like it, so I'm happy.
You say something strong in this documentary, it's that the older you get, the younger you get in the Rap Game. You're like the Benjamin Button of French Rap. Yes, that's how I feel. I try to keep an open mind to continue making and loving this music. I don't want to be that old has-been uncle who has a negative opinion about what he's doing now and says, "It was better before". Basically, I'm not the type to be resistant to progressive things. So I think it's reflected in my artistic approach, to want to be younger all the time and to remain competitive on the artistic and performance level.
