Lacrim - Corleone

Corleone marks Lacrim's official entry into music with an immediate and resonant success. This first studio album under Def Jam Recordings France conquered the charts upon its September 2014 release, driven by strong public anticipation linked to the artist's past. It reached number one in sales for the week of September 7th, selling an impressive 27,500 copies.

The Street and Narrative Universe

The eponymous track launches the album and sketches a dense street universe. It anchors Lacrim in his role as urban narrator, transforming personal experiences into raw material for this first major studio opus. Production is handled by Kore (particularly on key tracks), offering a sonic architecture that supports the Parisian rapper's voice without seeking to embellish it. This is a direct introduction where writing takes precedence over technical flourishes.

The Assertion of Power

Mon Glock Te Mettra À Genoux reinforces the album's universe with raw energy that leaves no doubt about the theme addressed. It serves as an assertion of power and status within the industry, where rhymes are used to illustrate a lived reality. The presence of this key track shows that the album is also a sonic document on street life as much as an attempt at artistic legitimacy.

International Expansion

On Fait Pas Ça takes shape with this collaboration, marking an important step in Lacrim's career. The presence of an international artist like Lil Durk on this track adds a global dimension to the song, expanding the audience beyond French borders. This inclusion of a well-known name from American rap shows that the project aims to reach a wider public from its release.

Vocal Contrast

A collaboration with French singer Amel Bent on this track brings a contrasting element to the album's sound. Her presence on the tracklist allows for an expansion of the sonic universe beyond pure rap, integrating female voices into a project rooted in the urban scene. This collaboration shows that the album explores different vocal registers while maintaining its street identity.

Featurings Strategy

A.W.A continues the strategy with the presence of an international rapper like French Montana on this track. His contribution further expands the project's international reach, confirming that Lacrim aims for a global audience from the launch of his first major studio album. This collaboration illustrates the desire to reach diverse audiences and fit into a broader musical context.

Number one on the sales charts in France arrives quickly with a gold disc certification during its second week, amounting to more than 50,000 sales. This immediate commercial success validates Lacrim's status on Def Jam Recordings France and confirms that public anticipation was justified. The album has established itself as a lasting reference for fans, sealing the transition from a criminal past to an official artistic career.