{"title":"Congo DR","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"konomo-no1-congotronics-album","title":"Konomo No1 | Congotronics | Album","description":"\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCongotronics (2004) is the acclaimed international debut album by Konono N°1, a musical collective from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The album introduced the world to the band's self-described \"tradi-modern\" sound-a hypnotic fusion of traditional Bazombo trance music and raw, distorted electronics, known as \"Scrapheap Electro.\" The music is built on three likembés (thumb pianos) electrified using DIY pick-ups fashioned from car parts, such as alternator magnets. Recorded in Kinshasa by producer Vincent Kenis, the album captures a gritty, overdriven aesthetic that resonated with fans of punk, noise, and electronic music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Website: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/konono1.bandcamp.com\/\"\u003ekonono1.bandcamp.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Artists: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/search?q='Congotronics%20International'\"\u003eCongotronics International\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":null,"offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42270270914642,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1712\/4551\/files\/konono-n_1-congotronics-Cover-Art.jpg?v=1769650081"},{"product_id":"despo-rutti-artist","title":"Despo Rutti |  Artist","description":"\u003carticle\u003e\u003ch4\u003eArtist Profile\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePascal Trésor Azu'Simba aka Despo Rutti aka Majster aka Pascal Simba is a Congolese rapper born 1982 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. Spending his early life in Kinshasa and Brazzaville, he immigrated to France in 1992. The confrontational francophone MC built his reputation for embracing controversy with unflinchingly outspoken views on a wide range of societal issues, from economics to religion to abuse of authority. He released his first recordings in 1999 \"Tout c’que j'n'aurais pas\" and \"Les reufs meurent\" and was featured in a number of rap compilations through producer Fabrice Yahiaoui, eventually signing with label Soldat Sans Grade Records. He released \u003cem\u003eLes sirènes du charbon\u003c\/em\u003e in November 2006 under the name Despo Rutti, as a double CD mixed by DJ Boudj. It denounced the social inequalities and a protest for expulsion of immigrants. It was followed by another provocative release, \u003cem\u003eConvictions suicidaires\u003c\/em\u003e, his debut studio album treating taboo subjects of French society including national identity in face of changing immigration trends. In 2016 he released the digital album \"Majster\" (a Polish word meaning \"champion or expert at a specific skill\"), a name he would use on other releases. He prepared the materials for his second studio album \u003cem\u003eLes funérailles des tabous\u003c\/em\u003e in 2012, but put it on hold instead starting a collaboration with rapper Guizmo and Mokless (from Scred Connexion) for a musical project in 2012, that resulted in the issue of the joint EP \u003cem\u003eJamais 2 sans 3\u003c\/em\u003e followed by the studio album \u003cem\u003eJamais 203\u003c\/em\u003e. The three acts toured France to promote the releases. The artist is credited with 24 studio albums to-date (under various names) and collaborations with names such as Guizmo, Rehab, Seth Gueko, and Booba. Standout albums include \u003cem\u003eLes sirènes du charbon\u003c\/em\u003e (2006), \u003cem\u003eConvictions suicidaires\u003c\/em\u003e (2010), \u003cem\u003eMajster\u003c\/em\u003e (2016), \u003cem\u003eDr. Sophie Said\u003c\/em\u003e (2017), \u003cem\u003eLe Roi des Juifs est noir et il mange chez Al-Haèche \u003c\/em\u003e (2018), and \u003cem\u003eWho Man\u003c\/em\u003e (2018). Also recommended is the 2018 compilation \u003cem\u003eMister George malgré les cris de singes\u003c\/em\u003e. The music of Despo Rutti is not meant for the faint of heart. His style is raw, poetic, and deeply reflective, often touching on themes like social inequality, identity crisis, and human suffering. He combines African storytelling traditions with the structure and rhythm of French rap, creating songs that feel both local and universal. His lyrics are filled with symbolism, emotion, and moral questioning, making his music stand apart from mainstream trends. From the streets of Kinshasa to the stages of Paris, Despo Rutti has built a legacy rooted in truth, depth, and courage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Website: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Despo_Rutti\"\u003ewikipedia\/Despo_Rutti\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatured Albums: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/search?q='Despo%20Rutti'%20Album\"\u003eDespo Rutti\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Artists: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/search?q='Majster'\"\u003eMajster, \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/search?q='Pascal%20Simba'\"\u003ePascal Simba, \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/search?q='Guizmo'\"\u003eGuizmo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tca0SDAUCgQ\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" height=\"100%\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H8tCU-WbPrM\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" height=\"100%\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SE4s2oWQvLw\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" height=\"100%\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":null,"offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42319105196114,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1712\/4551\/files\/DespoRutti-Band.jpg?v=1772752638"},{"product_id":"despo-rutti-les-sirenes-du-charbon-album","title":"Despo Rutti | Les sirènes du charbon | Album","description":"\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespo Rutti's Les sirènes du charbon, released on 28 November 2006, is widely regarded as a foundational \"classic\" of explicit French street rap. It consists of a 9-track EP of new material and a second disc featuring a \"Best Of\" compilation of his previous underground appearances. The album is noted for its fierce denunciation of social inequalities and the expulsion of immigrants under the Villepin government. Critics and fans praise Rutti's \"dry\" rap style, heavy wordplay, and ability to balance spiritual depth with raw street narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Website: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Despo_Rutti\"\u003ewikipedia\/Despo_Rutti\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore by Artist: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/search?q='Despo%20Rutti'\"\u003eDespo Rutti\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Artists: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/search?q='Majster'\"\u003eMajster, \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/search?q='Pascal%20Simba'\"\u003ePascal Simba, \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/search?q='Guizmo'\"\u003eGuizmo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":null,"offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42319475540050,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1712\/4551\/files\/desporuttichabon.jpg?v=1772770784"},{"product_id":"despo-rutti-convictions-suicidaires-album","title":"Despo Rutti | Convictions suicidaires | Album","description":"\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased on 26 April 2010, Convictions Suicidaires is the seminal first studio album from French-Congolese rapper Despo Rutti. It is widely regarded as a classic of the \"hardcore\" French rap scene, known for its uncompromising lyricism and dark, atmospheric production. Critics and listeners generally praise the album for its raw intensity and intellectual depth. The album explores heavy societal issues, including religion, national identity, the economic crisis, and personal struggles. Despo Rutti is noted for his complex wordplay and \"punchlines\" that often challenge the listener’s perspective on French society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Website: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Despo_Rutti\"\u003ewikipedia\/Despo_Rutti\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore by Artist: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/search?q='Despo%20Rutti'\"\u003eDespo Rutti\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Artists: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/search?q='Majster'\"\u003eMajster, \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/search?q='Pascal%20Simba'\"\u003ePascal Simba, \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/search?q='Guizmo'\"\u003eGuizmo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":null,"offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42319476850770,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1712\/4551\/files\/desporutticonvictions.jpg?v=1772771309"},{"product_id":"despo-rutti-majster-album","title":"Despo Rutti | Majster | Album","description":"\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased on 6 September 2016, Majster is often viewed by fans as a complex and polarizing project in Despo Rutti's discography, marking a shift towards a more aggressive and modern Trap-influenced sound compared to his earlier work. The album's reception is generally divided between those who appreciate its technical intensity and those who feel it lacks the lyrical depth of his previous classics. Many listeners highlight the rapper's raw energy and distinctive flow, noting that tracks like \"Bukowsky\" and \"Adrénaline\" maintain his reputation for hard-hitting delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Website: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Despo_Rutti\"\u003ewikipedia\/Despo_Rutti\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore by Artist: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/search?q='Despo%20Rutti'\"\u003eDespo Rutti\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Artists: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/search?q='Majster'\"\u003eMajster, \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/search?q='Pascal%20Simba'\"\u003ePascal Simba, \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/search?q='Guizmo'\"\u003eGuizmo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":null,"offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42319596159058,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1712\/4551\/files\/despo-rutti-majster-Cover-Art.jpg?v=1772799984"},{"product_id":"despo-rutti-dr-sophie-said-album","title":"Despo Rutti | Dr. Sophie Said | Album","description":"\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Sophie Said is a 2017 album by the French rapper Despo Rutti, released under his own label, Majster. The album is often noted for its provocative nature and Despo Rutti’s distinctive, technical rap style. On platforms like Rate Your Music, the album maintains a relatively high score (approx. 4.18\/5), making it one of his more well-regarded later projects compared to subsequent releases like L'Oreille de l'Équilibre. The project follows his transition into more experimental and sometimes controversial territory. Reviewers often highlight his \"technician\" status in French rap, focusing on his complex lyrics and punchlines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Website: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Despo_Rutti\"\u003ewikipedia\/Despo_Rutti\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore by Artist: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/search?q='Despo%20Rutti'\"\u003eDespo Rutti\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Artists: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/search?q='Majster'\"\u003eMajster, \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/search?q='Pascal%20Simba'\"\u003ePascal Simba, \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/search?q='Guizmo'\"\u003eGuizmo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":null,"offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42319603204178,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1712\/4551\/files\/majster-dr-sophie-said-Cover-Art.jpg?v=1772800229"},{"product_id":"despo-rutti-le-roi-des-juifs-est-noir-et-il-mange-chez-al-haeche-album","title":"Despo Rutti | Le Roi des Juifs est noir et il mange chez Al-Haèche | Album","description":"\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased on July 17, 2018, \"Le roi des juifs est noir et il mange chez Al-Haèche\" is a provocative project by Despo Rutti (also known as Majster) that explores themes of identity, theology, and social rebellion. The album is noted for its confrontational nature, blending personal struggles with religious and historical references. Despo Rutti adopts a \"Black Jewish\" persona, frequently using terms like \"Shalom\" and \"Kippa\" to challenge traditional racial and religious boundaries. 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Reviewers often compare it to his seminal works, noting that while Despo Rutti remains one of the most skilled technicians in French rap, his later projects like Who Man reflect a more chaotic or experimental period in his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Website: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Despo_Rutti\"\u003ewikipedia\/Despo_Rutti\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore by Artist: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/search?q='Despo%20Rutti'\"\u003eDespo Rutti\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Artists: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/search?q='Majster'\"\u003eMajster, \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/search?q='Pascal%20Simba'\"\u003ePascal Simba, \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/search?q='Guizmo'\"\u003eGuizmo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":null,"offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42319618637906,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1712\/4551\/files\/majster-and-rehab-who-man-Cover-Art.jpg?v=1772800869"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.artrockstore.com\/ja-jp\/collections\/congo-dr.oembed","provider":"Artrockstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}