Koba LaD - VII

Koba LaD sets up his camp in Évry-Courcouronnes with VII, his first studio album where he doesn't tell a story but roots himself in the local reality. Without the vague codes of urban rap, this record transforms personal address into narrative compass: the track refers to number seven of the building located in the Parc aux Lièvres neighborhood. It is this territorial anchor that gives its name to the whole, making VII far more than just a commercial label. The official release took place on September 28, 2018. The excerpt Oyé was revealed to pave the way around the album, serving as the project's banner by announcing what is coming without revealing all its keys at first listen.

Oyé: the precursor track revealed before the release

The album consists of fourteen tracks in total. Among them, Intro serves as an opener to dive into the sonic universe of the rapper from Évry-Courcouronnes. It is a track that opens the doors and paves the way for what follows. The discographic structure is dense, each song contributing to the global construction of the work.

Mafia Spartiate and Bolémvn: absence of collaborations on the project

The record is not a solo performance, but rather a collaborative effort in its artistic approach. Their absence confirms that the musical message remains centered on the artist and his personal choices.

Intro, Oyé and Seven Binks: the key tracks of a platinum album

Three tracks stand out particularly within this sonic architecture: Intro, which sets the scene; Oyé, the precursor single; and Seven Binks. The latter is a direct reference to room seven of the building, clearing up any confusion with other numbers like Room 122. These three pieces form the beating heart of the album. The whole was certified platinum, thus sealing both its commercial and critical success as this first studio effort.

Summary of the fourteen tracks comprising this first studio album

If some might see a resuscitation of an Atlanta UFO's exploits, one must nuance that reading: reducing Koba LaD to a simple copy would be a mistake. The record deposits enough clues throughout the work to suggest that the potential is being properly exploited and the career judiciously managed. It is a project that writes what comes to mind, without seeking to impose artificial constraints.