Bakari, a young rapper from Liège, embodies one of the most striking features of
today's French-language rap scene. Born in the Congo and raised between Rwanda
and Belgium, he draws on his multicultural background for a wealth of
inspiration that is reflected in his lyrics. At just 25, he has established
himself with a unique artistic sensibility, blending melodies borrowed from
Congolese rumba, varied sounds and an introspective pen. Revealed thanks to some
hard-hitting tracks posted on YouTube, Bakari quickly caught the attention of a
public in search of authenticity, as well a...