Originally from the Ivory Coast, rapper H Magnum brings his unique twist to the lively scene of modern French hip-hop. Songs like “Idem” from his 2016 release Gotham City demonstrate a powerful style of singing and rapping, building on lush, low strings and unwavering pop-harmonic sensibilities. With “Violent”, Magnum stretches the possibilities of the genre with a breathtaking choir intro that shifts into a socially charged rap, complete with heavy beats and spacey keyboards. He teams up with Sexion d'Assaut on “Excellent”—for a catchy chorus over urban jungle beats and loopy synths.