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Josman, pseudonym of José Nzengo (born 28 October 1992 in Vierzon), is a French rapper of Congolese and Angolan origins.

Biography

José Nzengo was born and raised in Vierzon, in the department of Cher, in a family of Congolese and Angolan origins. He discovered hip hop culture thanks to his sister, who introduced him to various R&B American rappers and singers.

Career

He began rapping in his room in 2007, on instrumentals he created, but he rose to prominence in 2013, thanks to his victory in the "End of the Weak" freestyle competition. He subsequently participated in the MasterClasse program on the broadcaster France 4, and was noticed by rapper Orelsan, who was impressed by his attitude and his music.

He released the 9-song mixtape Échecs positifs in 2015, followed the following year by Matrix, with a concept based on the film series of the same name. This mixtape allowed him to reach the general public, thanks also to the success of the track Dans le vide. The following year it was the turn of 000$, which also had a good response from the public.

On December 14, 2018 his first studio album, entitled J.O.$., subsequently certified platinum, was released, whereas the song J'aime bien! contained in it was certified diamond. On March 5, 2020 he released his second album Split, containing 23 tracks and featuring Leto, Seth Gueko, Zed, Hamza and Chily.

After releasing two EPs (Mystr J.O.$. and HHHH) in 2021, his third studio album was made available on March 18, 2022. Called M.A.N (Black Roses & Lost Feelings), it consisted of 17 songs, and featured guests such as Guy2Bezbar, Naza and Laylow. This project also achieved good commercial success. He obtained several awards at Les Flammes ceremony in May 2023: the Flame for the song of the year and the one for the music video of the year for his song Intro, as well as the one for the album cover of the year for his album M.A.N.

On October 28, 2023, he unexpectedly released the mixtape J.000.$, on his 31st birthday.

Discography

Studio albums

• J.O.$. (2018)
• Split (2020)
• M.A.N (Black Roses & Lost Feelings) (2022)

Mixtapes

• Échecs positifs (2015)
• Matrix (2016)
• 000$ (2017)
• J.000.$ (2023)

EPs

• Fly Pack (2015)
• Mystr J.O.$. (2021)
• HHHH (2021)

References

1. "Tout savoir sur Josman" (in French). Retrieved 23 September 2024.
2. "Hall of Fame | EOW France" (in French). Retrieved 23 September 2024.
3. "2 jeunes rappeurs relèvent le défi d' ORELSAN sur France 4, JOSMAN x PLB (Stackola) Master Classe HD" (in French). 22 April 2014. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
4. Fauvarque, Eloi (4 September 2024). "Josman, l'Histoire d'un Roi sans Couronne" (in French). Retrieved 23 September 2024.
5. "Josman dévoile « Matrix », les chiffres défilent" (in French). 17 June 2016. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
6. Bosque, Antoine. "Josman clippe « Dans Le Ciel », extrait de sa nouvelle mixtape '000$'" (in French). Retrieved 23 September 2024.
7. "J.O.$ JOSMAN" (in French). 21 October 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
8. "Quand Angèle reprend « J'aime Bien ! » de Josman" (in French). Retrieved 23 September 2024.
9. "Rencontre avec Josman: le rappeur aux 23 personnalités" (in French). 10 February 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
10. "Josman : Les grosses ventes de son album en première semaine" (in French). Retrieved 23 September 2024.
11. "Les Flammes 2023 : Gazo, Aya Nakamura, Tiakola... découvrez le palmarès" (in French). 12 May 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
12. "Josman : les chiffres fous de sa mixtape "J.000.$"" (in French). 31 October 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2024.

• 1992 births
• Living people
• French male rappers