Tiakola - WpointM

WpointM by Tiakola: an album in three acts where structure triumphs over credits

Released on September 25, 2026 under Atlantic, M3lo World, and Warner Music France labels, WpointM fuses rap, R&B, afrobeats, coupé-décalé, and Congolese rumba.

WpointM: a three-act sonic architecture

The album opens with "Les misérables," a track that immediately sets the tone for a project where form is as important as substance. It closes with "Mission," which serves as the culmination of this three-part journey. Between these two bookends, each thematic section functions as a distinct act: the first anchors Tiakola in his French context, the second explores his inner life, and the third revisits his Congolese roots.

"Les misérables" and Congolese rumba: the foundations of +33

It relies heavily on tracks that incorporate African sounds and references to Congolese rumba. This collaboration immediately grounds the album in its musical heritage, linking the French rapper to a Congolese sonic tradition. The track thus serves as a bridge between two worlds: that of Francophone rap and that of traditional rumba.

International collaborations on "Best" and "Jet Lag"

The second part, " <3 ", is marked by features that open the album up to an international dimension. The track " Best " welcomes Rema, an internationally known artist famous for his afrobeats style, which reinforces the global reach of the project. Further into the album, " Jet Lag " brings in Jorja Smith, a British singer recognized for her R&B voice. These two collaborations do more than just add names; they introduce different vocal and rhythmic textures, thereby expanding the album's sonic palette.

" Bottega ", " Vrai OG " and " La Nocturne ": collaborative intimacy at the heart of the album

" Bottega " brings together Kuluna, TVLM, and Nooche, three artists whose presence confirms the collaborative dimension of the project. Their voices intertwine to create a moment of vocal camaraderie that functions as a collective interlude within a very personal album. Later in the record, " Vrai OG " features Bné and " La Nocturne " features Theodora, two artists whose voices add an extra texture to the whole. These tracks illustrate how WpointM uses his features not merely as simple appearances, but as elements that structure the three thematic acts of the album.

Hybrid production: between recurring beatmakers and musical heritage

These producers contribute to the sonic diversity that permeates the album, ranging from trap to R&B and passing through afrobeats. Their work allows them to unify such an eclectic record without erasing the contrasts between its different thematic sections. The tracklist of 17 songs reveals a clear intention: every collaboration serves a precise narrative purpose. While "Best" with Rema or "Jet Lag" with Jorja Smith open with international soundscapes, tracks like "Bottega," "Vrai OG," and "La Nocturne" create spaces of vocal complicity that function as collective parentheses within a very personal project. This alternation between solitude and sharing is particularly visible in the distribution of features: Kuluna, TVLM, and Nooche on "Bottega"; Bné on "Vrai OG"; or Theodora on "La Nocturne" are not mere additions but structural elements that define the three thematic acts. The album concludes with "Mission," which serves as the culmination of this three-part journey, while the opening with "Les misérables" immediately sets the tone for a project where form is just as important as substance.

Technical Details

- Release: September 25, 2026 - Label: Atlantic, M3lo World - Songs: 17 (58 min 08 s) - Opening / Closing: Les misérables / Mission - Guests: Kuluna, TVLM, Nooche, Rema, Niro, Bné, Zaïko Langa Langa, Jorja Smith, Theodora