Jul - La machine

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Thirteenth studio album and twentieth musical project, La Machine changes the game for Jul. Released on June 19, 2020, via D'or et de platine, this double album gathers around thirty tracks that spare no effort. The record has taken its place in recent French rap history, confirming Jul as a central figure of the genre.

A community project with a singular design

The visual identity of the work reflects its connection to the public. The cover was designed and chosen by members of Jul's community, marking an expressed desire to please his fans. This aesthetic gesture is not anecdotal: it embodies the philosophy of the album, a massive project where the artist gives himself over to spectacle for his closest circle.

A massive record backed by its own label

Released under D'or et Platine, Jul's own label, the record confirms the production independence that has characterized his career for several years. With around thirty tracks, La Machine bets on density rather than economy, a chosen approach that runs through the entire album.

Strategic collaborations that broaden the scene

The album functions like an open antenna to contemporary French rap. Major features are distributed with care to offer contrasts in register and energy. Nessbeal's presence on Rentrez pas dans ma tête or Doria's on Toi-même tu sais introduces nuances that enrich the album's palette without weighing down its structure. Every collaboration, whether on Que ça dure (feat. Bigflo & Oli), Toute la nuit (feat. Jimmy Sax), or Fais tes comptes (feat. Ghetto Phénomène, Kamikaz, Moubarak), adds a specific touch that dynamizes the tracks involved.

Emblematic tracks that crystallize the album

Several key tracks define the character of La Machine. The track Folie sets the tone from the opening for a project running at full tilt. Tracks like Que ça dure or Toute la nuit illustrate the rapper's ability to handle raw emotions with rare frankness. The album stands out through its density and ambition, offering a sonic journey that doesn't seek to be noticed but rather to impose itself solely by the strength of its compositions.

A solid legacy in the French rap landscape

This massive album marked recent French rap history by offering an example of community engagement and artistic openness. The special place it occupies in the heart of the Jul community bears witness to its success: an album that delights throughout its journey, beyond doubt.