Bolémvn - VOL 169 ATTERRISSAGE

Bolémvn isn't returning to the podium for a solo performance. Vol 169 Atterrissage, released on February 25, 2022, marks a structural turning point in his career. The album is no longer the exclusive domain of a solo signature; it's a shared stage where the lead voice collaborates with five distinct partners. Between Vol 169 (2020) and Anarchiste (2021), Bryan Mounkala had already sketched out collaboration tracks, but here, the concept of "Vol 169" culminates in a concrete evolution: the album dissolves into a heterogeneous collective. The total runtime of the opus stretches to 46 minutes and 54 seconds—a temporal envelope containing as many experiences as figures.

Pétage feat. Chily / Bobby Shmurda feat. KeBlack: the clash of urban universes

If the production doesn't reveal a monolithic sound here, it is precisely through the features that the sonic identity of the album becomes clear. The track Pétage, credited as "Pétage feat. Chily," functions as an initial validation of this new status as a collaborative artist. Chily's confirmed presence on this track isn't just an addition of voices; it immediately imposes a vocal register and energy that transform the texture of the song. Further down in the tracklist, Bobby Shmurda welcomes KeBlack in a feature. Again, his contribution doesn't limit itself to a chorus; he injects a precise collaborative dimension into the project, broadening the spectrum of influences without diluting the main voice. These two tracks set the milestones for a strategy where each guest brings their own color to the global sonic palette.

The album doesn't stick to the same codes for every collaboration. The track Cho Na Cho, featuring Alonzo, demonstrates that Bolémvn draws from a gallery of distinct voices to enrich his message. Alonzo's intervention expands the palette of collaborations present on the record, confirming that the artist isn't trying to confine himself to one type of vocal exchange. Similarly, Anw, which features Naza, introduces another stylistic dimension to the project. Naza's voice is explicitly credited there, bringing her specific style to the track and contributing to the diversity of approaches explored on this album. These two tracks illustrate how the collective builds itself not through uniformity, but through the accumulation of well-defined vocal differences.

Chic choc feat. Koba LaD: the consolidation of an already established network

The collaboration with Koba LaD on Chic choc shouldn't be perceived as a fortuitous or unprecedented meeting. The documented facts specify that a collaborative history already links the two artists well before this record. Bolémvn had previously invited Koba LaD to "Seven Binks" (VII, 2018), and the reverse occurred with Bolémvn's collaboration on "Smic" (Vol 169, 2020) followed by "Maxi boule" (Anarchiste, 2021).

Of the sixteen tracks on the album, only five feature guest appearances, confirming that the majority of songs remain exclusively Bolémvn's domain. This distribution underscores a deliberate balance: the artist maintains his central role while regularly opening his lyrics to external voices. The total runtime of 46 minutes and 54 seconds allows for a sustained pace where each contribution is carefully measured to avoid collaborative saturation. The record fits within an artistic continuity with Vol 169 (2020) and Anarchiste (2021), while already announcing the evolution toward the next project, the EP 5.0.5, released in 2023. The album concludes with Bouder, the final track on the numbered list. This song serves as a closing to the project and confirms the collective's grounding in an urban aesthetic. Opening with Intro and closing with Bouder frames an album that oscillated between monologue and dialogue, between personal assertion and collaborative sharing. Bolémvn released this studio album after Anarchiste (2021), positioning Vol 169 Atterrissage as a pivotal step before his next project, the 2023 EP 5.0.5. On Binks Records, it remains the anchor of a transition: where the solo signature transforms into a shared space without renouncing the roots that nourished every collaboration.

Technical Specifications

- Release: February 25, 2022 - Label: Binks Records - Tracks: 16 (46 min 54 s) - Opening / Closing: Intro / Bouder - Guests: Chily, KeBlack, Alonzo, Naza, Koba LaD - Previous Album: Anarchiste (2021)