Rapper Dirlo released his album "Operation Seduction".
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The young rapper Dirlo released his first album “Operation Seduction” this Friday.
Delayed for a long time because of the Covid-19, Dirlo explains the difficulties of this period for young artists and the effervescence that reigns in Marseille in terms of rap.
An "Operation seduction" for a rapper far from being a "lover".
Dirlo, a young rapper from Marseille, is releasing his first album “Opération Séduction” this Friday.
Forced to postpone his release because of the Covid-19, Dirlo returns for 20 Minutes on the consequences of this pandemic for young artists, and tells us about the “effervescence” of Marseille.
How do you feel when releasing your first album?
It's always an excitement, something that is not palpable.
I put all my heart into this project.
He's been ready for a while so that's a relief.
We took the time because of the Covid so we were able to mix it well.
There I just want him to go out and immerse myself in the rest.
It has already started with the recording of some sounds.
Exactly explain to us, the consequences of the Covid on young artists like you?
We are in development so it's a complicated period.
Already without the concerts it is not easy.
We went to seek subsidies, and on the day of the confinement all the structures closed.
We had a lot of stuff planned for the release, with merchandise and everything.
When you are young, the justice of the peace is also visibility.
So I released "this is not a seduction operation", we did a little reverse com and I remained super-active during confinement.
Is it more difficult to break through when you're from Marseilles with all this competition?
The excitement there is in Marseille is beneficial, it sheds light on the city.
And that motivates.
I am a competitive person, while having the team spirit for my city, and I want to be the strongest.
So it pulls you up, rather than resting on your laurels.
It would have been different if we were in a different era or a smaller town.
I was doing karate when I was little, I thought I was the best until I got a grip.
From then on I worked twice as hard, to the point of throwing up.
But this ego, this competitive spirit is important for an athlete as for an artist.
How would you define your rap?
My style is unpretentious, authentic, personal.
There is a bit of a second degree.
I am very focused on writing, I love to work it, to work on my turns of phrase.
I've already thought about which box to place myself in, but in real life I don't know.
But I prefer not to go into one, I am complete, quite original so I might as well create one.
You took part in La Frappe [scene with young talents from Marseilles] in Marsatac, tell us…
I thank Marsatac for the trust given to a collective of 10 rappers, DJs and dancers.
I liked being in this collective which defends the interests of artists.
It was a very cool experience upstream, like during the two days of the festival.
It was a form of recognition after all these years of trying to organize things, while making do.
And it is an honor that the Strike continues as a springboard for emerging young people.
It allows us to leave something for the next generations and it is at the same time a form of recognition and pride.
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