Aya Nakamura and Gazo topped artists of the yr on the Flames, rap trophies – Muricas News

Aya Nakamura and Gazo had been topped feminine and male artists of the yr, through the first version of the Flames, trophies devoted to rap and its currents, on the evening of Friday Might 12 in Paris, on the Théâtre du Châtelet.

It’s a pleasant revenge for the Franco Malian, probably the most listened to French-speaking singer on this planet, by no means rewarded with a serious prize on the Victoires de la Musique. This final ceremony had solely granted him a trophy for probably the most streamed artist in 2022, a purely statistical distinction not ensuing from a call of a jury. This time, this Flames award stems from the selection of jurors, music business professionals within the rap/r’n’b/new pop sphere.

900 million views on YouTube

In January, the 28-year-old singer launched ‘DNK’, her 4th album. His life modified with the discharge of “Djadja”, a bit of 2018 to the planetary echo. This hit has greater than 900 million views on YouTube and even bought Madonna’s children dancing, as seen on social media.

Gazo was topped male artist, on the expense of favorites Dinos and Tiakola. “KMT”, his newest album, launched in 2022, ranked 4th greatest vendor in France final yr. At 28 too, he's the worthy French consultant of drill, this darkish present of rap from Chicago. His first album in 2021 was additionally known as “Drill FR”.

Different classes combined jury and public vote. The Flames are supposed as a substitute for the Victoires de la Musique, which under-represent rap and its currents within the awards.