Bigflo & Oli - La Cour des grands

Bigflo & Oli, Florian and Olivio Ordonez, release "La Cour des grands" in 2015 on Polydor. This album places the two Toulouse brothers at number two on the France Top Album chart for the week of June 13, 2015. It earns a gold record one month after its release, then platinum four months later.

La Cour Des Grands: eponymous track defining the project's identity

The album opens with a track titled "La Cour Des Grands". This song lays the groundwork for the duo's sonic universe by blending personal reflections and social observations with a serious yet accessible tone. Composition credits include Bigflo Ordonez, Oli Ordonez, Chris Soper, Jesse Singer, and Luc Blanchot in creating this inaugural track. This approach avoids the clichés often associated with the rap genre, offering a sonic architecture intended to be distinct from already known urban sounds.

C'est Qui Ces Deux-là ?: a masterpiece illustrating integral writing

The second track on the tracklist is "C'est Qui Ces Deux-là ?". On this song, composition and writing credits are attributed exclusively to Bigflo Ordonez and Oli Ordonez. This track illustrates the duo's ability to lead an artistic collaboration without the intervention of an external vocal guest, concentrating all attention on their own voice and lyricism.

Le Bijoutier: a key track signing off with a singular artistic approach

Further into the opus, we find "Le Bijoutier". This track is presented as a central element of the album, contributing to defining the duo's artistic evolution. It fits within the thematic continuity of the entire work, exploring deep subjects with a lightness in tone that characterizes "La Cour des grands". This key song allows listeners to easily connect with the emotions conveyed by Bigflo & Oli without requiring the presence of a major vocal feature.

A Successful Project Review

It managed to balance homage to an urban style with personal artistic evolution. The album stands out for its ability to tackle serious subjects while maintaining a lightness in tone, allowing listeners to easily connect with the emotions conveyed. The certifications obtained quickly testify to the favorable reception this album received upon its 2015 release.