H JeuneCrack - MATIÈRE PREMIÈRE

H, YoungCrack redefines the concept of a dense album with Matière première, a mixtape where every second counts. Published on May 26, 2023, this work prioritizes narrative effectiveness over extensive immersion. Eleven tracks on 28 minutes and 37 seconds impose a fast pace from the very first second. The second album on the Opale Système label, this project directly follows 3ème Cycle from 2022. This chronology solidifies the artist, whose trajectory takes on a new dimension with full dates at Maroquinerie that same year.

Raw material: a minimalist architecture

The approach is based on strict economy. The mixtape abandons the excessive production often associated with recent projects, prioritizing a strong textual content. The transition is not through an expansion of sound, but through an intensification of writing. The album stands as a closed corpus, each track chosen for its density rather than its length. This minimalist architecture forces the listener to focus on the lyricism and precision of the message, away from filler phrases that weigh down a disc of less than half an hour.

How does it work?: the narrative opening

The title that inaugurates this project is Comment ça s'passe ?, which is the first track on the official tracklist. This opening track immediately establishes the project's themes. It's not a soft or decorative introduction, but rather the first movement that defines the overall tone of the following eleven tracks. The artist immediately engages the listener in the first track, creating a clear narrative framework before moving on to the other sound sequences. This direct entry demands immediate attention to the textual content, leaving no room for hesitation or instrumental experimentation that would dilute the artistic intention.

Opale Système feat. Nocif, Yalna, BabyBoo, $knny, esone: the collaborative thread

The mixtape ends on a note of movement and direction with Google Maps, the final track in eleventh position. This closing track offers an open ending, suggesting that the journey doesn't end here but can continue beyond this work. The selection of this track to close the album with a sense of navigation reinforces the idea of a structured project, where each step leads to the next. This logical conclusion completes the project's architecture by offering a perspective on the future evolution of the artist and their audience.

3rd Cycle and Raw Material: continuation on Opale Système

The relationship between 3ème Cycle (2022) and Matière première (2023) reveals a methodical progression. The second project does not aim to erase the achievements of the first, but rather to consolidate them under the same label. This continuity is evident in the consistency of the artistic identity, while also expanding the circle of collaborators around the central title Opale Système. The artist thus solidifies their position on the label with an album that marks an intermediate stage before the 2025 studio album. The mixtape serves as a bridge between the two periods, ensuring that the discography remains true to its initial commitments while incorporating new vocal energies.

2023: between mixtape and full dates at La Maroquinerie

Matière première supports this ascent by offering a consistent discographic support that reflects this artistic growth. The album is not an end in itself, but an essential link in a trajectory that is gaining visibility and impact. The release on May 26 precedes these significant events, preparing the ground for a pivotal year in which the artist confirms their status as a headliner capable of filling large venues.

Technical details

- Release date : May 26, 2023 - Label : Opale Système - Tracks : 11 (28 minutes 37 seconds) - Opening / closing : Comment ça s'passe ? / Google Maps - Guest artists : Nocif, Yalna, BabyBoo, $knny, esone - Previous album : 3ème Cycle (2022)