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French rapper
Orelsan
Orelsan in 2019
Background information
Birth name
Aurélien Cotentin
Also known as
Orel
Aurél
RaelSan
Jimmy Punchline
Born
(1982-08-01) 1 August 1982 (age 41) Alençon, Normandy, France
Origin
Caen, Normandy, France
Genres
French hip hop
Occupation(s)
Rapper
songwriter
record producer
Actor
Instrument(s)
Vocals
Years active
2002–present
Labels
7th Magnitude
Wagram
Website
orelsan7th.com
Musical artist
Aurélien Cotentin (French pronunciation:[ɔʁeljɛ̃kɔtɑ̃tɛ̃]; born 1 August 1982), better known by his stage name Orelsan (French:[ɔʁɛlsan]; sometimes stylized as OrelSan), is a French rapper, songwriter, record producer, actor and film director. He has released four studio albums: his debut Perdu d'avance on 16 February 2009, his second album Le chant des sirènes on 26 September 2011, his third album La fête est finie on 20 October 2017 and his fourth album Civilisation on 19 November 2021.
He is also one half of the French hip hop duo Casseurs Flowters, along with Gringe, with whom he has released two studio albums: Orelsan et Gringe sont les Casseurs Flowters in 2013, and the original soundtrack for their 2015 film Comment c'est loin.
Orelsan's artistry and rapping technique has drawn him comparisons to American rap legend Eminem on several occasions during the earlier stage of his career, primarily because both are prominent white rappers and both are known for their ability to switch between or combine violent and comical rapping techniques.[1][2][3] Over the years, Orelsan has been recognized as one of the most iconic and important French songwriters and lyricists of his generation. He has a particular style of mixing humor and irony with heavy subjects and manages to reach and appeal to multigenerational audience and a much larger crowd of listeners than hardcore rap fans.[4][5]
His third album La fête est finie has been certified double diamond, selling more than one million copies in France. His latest album Civilisation was the No.1 selling music album in France for two consecutive years of 2021 and 2022.
In 2022, Orelsan was named "chevalier des Arts et des Lettres" (Knight of Arts and Letters) by the Ministry of Culture of France, rewarded for his creation in the artistic field and the contribution he has made to the influence of the arts in France and in the world.[6]
^Subli (4 June 2012). "Orelsan, un Eminem made in France ?" (in French). blog.solidarite-sida.org. Archived from the original on 23 March 2014. Retrieved 23 March 2014.
^Akeem Kossoko (23 April 2009). "Orelsan, le " Eminem d'Alençon " au cœur d'une polémique en France" (in French). France-Amérique.com. Archived from the original on 26 December 2013. Retrieved 23 March 2014.
^"Orelsan : le Eminem du rap français" (in French). Plume-Égarée.com. 17 December 2012. Archived from the original on 23 March 2014. Retrieved 23 March 2014.
^"Orelsan : comment expliquer le triomphe du rappeur ?" (in French). RTL.fr. 23 December 2022. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
^"La question pas si bête. Pourquoi Orelsan est-il aussi populaire ?" (in French). Actu.fr. 19 February 2022. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
^Boris Letondeur (6 December 2022). "Le rappeur Orelsan nommé chevalier des Arts et des Lettres" (in French). Francetvinfo.fr.
August 1982), better known by his stage name Orelsan (French: [ɔʁɛlsan]; sometimes stylized as OrelSan), is a French rapper, songwriter, record producer...
outlines the discography of French rapper, songwriter and record producer Orelsan, which includes four solo studio albums, two extended plays and multiple...
Orelsan et Gringe sont les Casseurs Flowters is the debut studio album by Casseurs Flowters, a French hip hop duo consisting of rappers Orelsan and Gringe...
French hip hop duo Casseurs Flowters, along with Orelsan, with whom he has released two studio albums: Orelsan et Gringe sont les Casseurs Flowters in 2013...
from their self-titled debut studio album "No Life" (Orelsan song), a song by French rapper Orelsan from his debut studio album Perdu d'avance "No Life"...
having signed French rappers Orelsan and Nessbeal. 7th Magnitude has been instrumental in launching the career of Orelsan, with Skread producing and releasing...
(featuring Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal) 27. "No Life" (remix) (featuring Nessbeal and Orelsan) 02. "À chaque jour suffit sa peine" (remix) 02. "À chaque jour suffit...
label 7th Magnitude, with his partner "Ablaye" Abdoulaye Doucouré, which Orelsan and Gringe are signed to. His nickname Skread is a slang word that means...
songwriter Orelsan. He began his career in 2004 and has since garnered phenomenal attention and praise for his music and songwriting skill. Orelsan's debut...
studio album, Everyday Life. Stromae also collaborated with French rapper Orelsan on a song called "La pluie". Stromae collaborated with Camila Cabello in...
[kɑsœʁ flotœʁ]) is a French hip hop duo established in 2004 by rappers Orelsan and Gringe. The duo's name is a reference to the two "Wet Bandits" from...
"RaelSan" is a song by French rapper Orelsan, and produced by Skread. It was released on May 30, 2011, as the first single from his second studio album...
"Suicide social" is a song by French rapper Orelsan and produced by Skread. It was released on September 15, 2011 as the fourth single from his second...
"Poursuivi par Ni Putes Ni Soumises, le rappeur Orelsan relaxé" [Pursued by Ni Putes Ni Soumises, rapper Orelsan acquitted]. 20 minutes (in French). AFP. 12...
tracks for the film. The first is À qui la faute? in collaboration with Orelsan. The second is a duet with Youssoupha, Les Yeux mouillés, also directed...
December 26, 2019 – via Apple Music. "La fête est finie – EPILOGUE by Orelsan". November 16, 2018. Retrieved July 26, 2019 – via Apple Music. "S2 by...
Maître Gims, Aya Nakamura, La Fouine, Kendji Girac, Black M, Wyclef Jean, Orelsan, Lartiste, Nancy Ajram, The Jacksons, Chic, Maher Zain, Sting, The Black...
Team Chman Produced by Anthony Roux Eiko Tanaka Frédéric Puech Starring Orelsan Gringe Redouanne Harjane Féodor Atkine Edited by Ivy Buirette Marie-Laure...
collaboration with Dry). Sexion d'Assaut goes on tour, notably opening for Orelsan and Medina. The Head Crush sells more than 50,000 copies. Following the...
by French rapper and singer-songwriter Orelsan. The song peaked at number 3 on the French Singles Chart. "Orelsan – Du propre" (in French). Les classement...
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