Aurélien Cotentin, professionally renowned as Orelsan, is a multifaceted French creative force, whose birthdate falls on August 1, 1982. Throughout his illustrious career, spanning over a decade, he has successfully established himself as a skilled rapper, gifted songwriter, accomplished record producer, talented actor, and visionary film director.
Orelsan's extensive discography is comprised of a remarkable three studio albums, each one a testament to his artistic prowess. The first of these, Perdu d'avance, was released on February 16, 2009, and marked the beginning of his solo career as a hip hop artist.
Following the success of Perdu d'avance, Orelsan released his sophomore album, Le chant des sirènes, on September 26, 2011. This album further solidified his position as a prominent figure in the French hip hop scene.
After a six-year hiatus, Orelsan returned with his third studio album, La fête est finie, on October 20, 2017. This album showcased his growth as an artist and his ability to evolve his sound while remaining true to his roots.
In addition to his solo work, Orelsan is also half of the French hip hop duo Casseurs Flowters, alongside Gringe. With Gringe, Orelsan has collaborated on two studio albums: Orelsan et Gringe sont les Casseurs Flowters, released in 2013, and the original soundtrack for their 2015 film, Comment c'est loin.
Orelsan's artistic prowess and rap technique have garnered widespread comparisons to the legendary American rapper Eminem, largely owing to the shared trait of being prominent white rappers. Notably, both Orelsan and Eminem have earned recognition for their remarkable versatility, effortlessly oscillating between violent and comical rap styles, thereby leaving an indelible mark on the hip-hop landscape.
