Posted by In the fiercely expressive world of French rap, Flo Assy stands out as a powerful storyteller with ‘Risque Avenue’, a 14-track album that explores themes of resilience and identity. The album’s collaborations, including artists like Mitzy Jones, Phantom, and Falcon, add a dimension of diversity to ‘Risque Avenue’. Working with these artists brought out a range of influences and sounds, giving the project an artistic richness that reflects Flo Assy’s commitment to authenticity. With the title track featuring Mitzy Jones, he finds inspiration in the very challenges he faces as an artist. The significance of this track lies in its message of striving despite hardships, a theme that resonates across the album.
‘Risque Avenue‘ is built on a foundation of hard-hitting beats and introspective lyrics that strike a chord. Flo Assy infuses personal and societal reflections into tracks like “Confessions Intimes,” where he keeps his delivery raw and innovative. His lyrics capture a sense of urgency, spotlighting the challenges he’s faced along the way. The track “Pour Toi” pairs this introspective tone with evocative visuals in its music video, which brings to life a story of heartbreak and separation. The portrayal of distance and loss between a couple underscores Flo Assy’s lyrical approach, merging vulnerability with a hardened resilience.
Flo Assy’s production work on ‘Risque Avenue’ aligns with his gritty, authentic sound. Working alongside producer Dony Dark, he brings a mix of his own beats, arranged meticulously on BandLab, while Dony Dark complements the album’s mood with a classic boom-bap style and dark rap tones. This partnership enables ‘Risque Avenue’ to shift seamlessly between different moods, giving listeners a sense of the unsettling, often chaotic world Flo Assy narrates. The album’s final track, “Au Loin” with Falcon, offers a unique closing statement.
Flo Assy’s dual heritage of French and Ivorian runs through ‘Risque Avenue’, infusing his French rap style with rich cultural depth. Looking ahead, Flo Assy is already working on a new album he plans to produce solo, as well as an ambitious Web TV project aimed at bringing music entertainment into a new digital era.