VEN1

Within a few months, VEN1 quickly emerged on the French rap scene. He has nearly 2 million monthly listeners with only four tracks available on streaming platforms. On November 20, 2023, VEN1 released his first track, “Hakayet,” and it was four months later that he attracted attention following the release of the video. His discretion and distinctive voice arouse listeners’ curiosity and establish his unique style in the music landscape. Armed with his balaclava and sunglasses, the rapper captures the attention of the general public. A pure product of the Pablo Picasso housing estate in Nanterre (92), VEN1 embodies the DNA of his département, while his Algerian roots naturally enrich his work. Deeply attached to his city, he is the spokesperson for those around him and tells the story of their shared lives. He reflects the daily lives of his peers, who live and breathe the issues and life moments he depicts in his lyrics. Incorporating Marseille and Maghrebi influences into his music, VEN1 raps about his sorrows and joys, between melancholy and celebration. The track “Hakayet” has surpassed 50 million plays on platforms, including 30 million views on YouTube. In its wake, the song reached the top 5 most-streamed tracks on Spotify France. The song “Bougie” has 5 million views on YouTube and nearly 7 million plays on Spotify. VEN1 then released his new single “SD NIGHT” to kick off the summer, reaching 7 million plays on Spotify and nearly 4 million views on YouTube. Finally, his latest single, “Vanilla,” released on August 30, has 7 million plays on Spotify and 4 million views on YouTube. With his personality and musical world, VEN1 fully intends to leave a lasting mark on the French rap scene.