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| | name = Georgio | |||
| | image = Festival des Vieilles Charrues 2017 - Georgio - 013.jpg | |||
| | caption = Georgio performing at the Vieilles Charrues in 2017 | |||
| | birth_name = Georges Édouard Nicolo | |||
| ⚫ | '''Georges Édouard Nicolo''' better known by the stage name '''Georgio''' (born in Lilas, ], France on 21 January 1993) is a French rapper and singer<ref> {{Inlang|fr}}</ref> of ]an descent and originating from ]. He has released four studio albums, ''Bleu noir'' (2015),<ref> {{Inlang|fr}}</ref> ''Héra'' (2016),<ref> {{Inlang|fr}}</ref> ''XX5'' (2018) and ''Sacré'' (2021) |
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| | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1993|01|21}} | |||
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| | origin = Lilas, ], France | |||
| | genre = ] | |||
| | years_active = 2007-present | |||
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| | associated_acts = ], 93 millimètres, 75ème Session | |||
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| ⚫ | '''Georges Édouard Nicolo''' better known by the stage name '''Georgio''' (born in Lilas, ], France on 21 January 1993) is a French rapper and singer<ref> {{Inlang|fr}}</ref> of ]an descent and originating from ]. He has released four studio albums, ''Bleu noir'' (2015),<ref> {{Inlang|fr}}</ref> ''Héra'' (2016),<ref> {{Inlang|fr}}</ref> ''XX5'' (2018) and ''Sacré'' (2021) <ref> {{Inlang|fr}}</ref> and most recently ''Années Sauvages'' (2022).<ref> {{Inlang|fr}}</ref> He also released 5 EPs and a number of singles. | ||
| ==Beginnings== | |||
| Of Guadeloupean descent,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Paroles "Homme de l'Ombre"|url=https://genius.com/Georgio-homme-de-lombre-lyrics?referent_id=920765#note-920765|publisher=genius.com|language=fr}}</ref> Georgio came from a broken home with divorced parents. He has a brother, Anatole, who is passionate about football.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Gaspard Manet|title=Interview de Georgio concernant son petit frère Anatole et sa passion pour le football|url=http://www.sofoot.com/georgio-pour-le-clip-je-ne-voulais-personne-d-autre-que-mon-frere-209651.html|publisher=SoFoot.com|date=8 October 2015|language=fr}}</ref> In his middle school years , he lived in Angers, before moving to the 18e arrondissement.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Angers. Georgio sort son nouvel album|url=https://www.ouest-france.fr/pays-de-la-loire/angers-49000/angers-georgio-l-album-qui-me-represente-le-plus-6087141|publisher=Ouest-France|date=8 December 2018|accessdate=25 January 2019|language=fr}}</ref> He developed an interest in music and ] from a very young age. Georgio left school early for a street life which made him have a number of run-ins with the law<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Georgio - On n'est pas couché|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ezAFV1Jbhc&t=40s|publisher=Youtube|date=6 May 2017|language=fr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Le club de lecture du rappeur Georgio|author=Anne Sophie Jahn|publisher=Le Point|date=15 January 2017|url=http://www.lepoint.fr/pop-culture/musique/georgio-itineraire-d-un-rappeur-qui-aime-les-livres-15-01-2017-2097280_2946.php|accessdate=17 July 2017|language=fr}}</ref> and concentrating on his rap, his passion, working small jobs to make some living. By 14, he was writing his first rap pieces.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Les débuts de Georgio dans le rap|url=https://www.booska-p.com/new-attention-jeune-talent-georgio-n3329.html|publisher=Booska P|date=10 December 2011|language=fr}}</ref> Having many rapper friends, he started with the group 93 millimètres. At 16 he lived for a while with his grandmother in ] in the commune of ]. In a difficult period, he discovered love of reading and music was a common trait with his grandmother and that inspired the song "La Celle Saint Cloud" in his album ''Bleu Noir''. | |||
| ==Career== | |||
| His first project was a net tape ''Une Nuit Blanche, des Idées Noires'' which was a collection of various pieces from 2009 à 2011.<ref></ref> His first real project was in 2012 titled ''Mon Prisme'' available for free download with 11 songs including two instrumental pieces and a remix. Invitees included 2zer Washington of ] and L'Entourage, also Acide Verbal and Jane. His first EP ''Soleil d'Hiver'' was released on 6 May 2013.<ref></ref> that included 9 songs produced by the beatmaker Hologram Lo' from ]. Collaborations included ], ], Alpha Wann, Koma and C-Sen. He followed that up with a freely available mixtape ''Nouveau Souffle''<ref></ref> On 19 May 2014, he released the EP ''À l'Abri'', with 8 titles and a bonus title. | |||
| A break came with being in the rap collective ] with names like rappers ], Sanka, Sheldon, Limsa, Sopico, Hash24, in addition to graphic artists video makers and benefitted from recording possibilities in a recording studio.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Interview concernant la 75ème Session|url=http://radiovl.fr/georgio-a-la-decouverte-2/|publisher=Radio VL|date=7 May 2014|language=fr}}</ref> In October 2014, he said he was parting way with 75ème Session. He continued working with his childhood friend Sanka<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sanka lâche des dossiers sur Georgio|url=https://skyrock.fm/video/artist/georgio/sanka-lache-des-dossiers-sur-georgio-planete/1429366|publisher=skyrock.com|date=8 October 2015|language=fr}}</ref>/ He also collaborated with beatmakers Diabi and A Little Rooster. | |||
| In his lyrics and in interviews, Georgio said he was inspired by his family, friends and surroundings and areas around Métro Marx Dormoy in the 18th arrondissement.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Paris Nord et le quartier de Marx Dormoy|url=http://www.surlmag.fr/georgio-bleu-noir-anges-dechus-gens-decus/|author=Camille Perez|publisher=surlmag|date=9 September 2015|language=fr}}</ref> In his debut album ''Bleu Noir'', he talked about his suffering from depression. later he was effected by his first love Salomé, a recurring theme in his songs, and later in his second album titled ''Héra'', an ode for love and referring to the goddess of marriage.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Interview Georgio: "J'avais besoin de montrer une facette avec plus d'espoir mais pas plus naïve pour autant"|url=http://lerapenfrance.fr/interview-georgio-pour-hera-javais-besoin-de-montrer-une-facette-avec-plus-despoir-mais-pas-plus-naive-pour-autant/|publisher=lerapenfrance.fr|accessdate=17 July 2017|language=fr}}</ref> Georgio was also very much into reading sharing literary passages with friends and through social media including references in his song lyrics, also citing his preferred poet Robert Desnos, in his concert of rap and literature titled ''Proses'' during the ''19ème Printemps des Poètes'',<ref>See: https://www.franceculture.fr/emissions/fictions-samedi-noir/proses)</ref> also citing ], ], ], ], ]. In a cultural event organized by the radio station ], Georgio used a text by ], in a music version. | |||
| ==Discography== | ==Discography== | ||
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| *2012: "Freestyle Séquestration" - Vald feat. Georgio | *2012: "Freestyle Séquestration" - Vald feat. Georgio | ||
| *2012: "Anonymous" - 2 zer Washington feat. Georgio | *2012: "Anonymous" - 2 zer Washington feat. Georgio | ||
| *2013: "1er Round |
*2013: "1er Round" - Limsa feat. Georgio & Salim | ||
| *2013: "Trop d'Amérique" - Sanka feat. Georgio | *2013: "Trop d'Amérique" - Sanka feat. Georgio | ||
| *2014: "Missak |
*2014: "Missak" - Demi Portion, Lucio Bukowski, Liqid, Ethor Skull, ], Dico, Doc Brown, Georgio & ] | ||
| *2014: "On oublie pas" - Aladin 135 feat. Georgio | *2014: "On oublie pas" - Aladin 135 feat. Georgio | ||
| *2014: "Voyous" - ] feat. Georgio | *2014: "Voyous" - ] feat. Georgio | ||
| *2014: "Freestyle Daymolition" - Vald feat. Georgio | *2014: "Freestyle Daymolition" - Vald feat. Georgio | ||
| *2020: "Besoin de personne" - Tsew The Kid feat. Georgio | *2020: "Besoin de personne" - Tsew The Kid feat. Georgio | ||
| *2020: "Pas comme nous" - Matou feat. ] & Georgio | *2020: "Pas comme nous" - Matou feat. ] & Georgio | ||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| Georgio | |
|---|---|
 Georgio performing at the Vieilles Charrues in 2017 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Georges Édouard Nicolo |
| Born | (1993-01-21) January 21, 1993 (age 31) |
| Origin | Lilas, Seine-Saint-Denis, France |
| Genres | French rap |
| Years active | 2007-present |
Georges Édouard Nicolo better known by the stage name Georgio (born in Lilas, Seine-Saint-Denis, France on 21 January 1993) is a French rapper and singer of Guadeloupean descent and originating from 18e arrondissement of Paris. He has released four studio albums, Bleu noir (2015), Héra (2016), XX5 (2018) and Sacré (2021) and most recently Années Sauvages (2022). He also released 5 EPs and a number of singles.
Beginnings
Of Guadeloupean descent, Georgio came from a broken home with divorced parents. He has a brother, Anatole, who is passionate about football. In his middle school years , he lived in Angers, before moving to the 18e arrondissement. He developed an interest in music and basketball from a very young age. Georgio left school early for a street life which made him have a number of run-ins with the law and concentrating on his rap, his passion, working small jobs to make some living. By 14, he was writing his first rap pieces. Having many rapper friends, he started with the group 93 millimètres. At 16 he lived for a while with his grandmother in La Celle Saint Cloud in the commune of Yvelines. In a difficult period, he discovered love of reading and music was a common trait with his grandmother and that inspired the song "La Celle Saint Cloud" in his album Bleu Noir.
Career
His first project was a net tape Une Nuit Blanche, des Idées Noires which was a collection of various pieces from 2009 à 2011. His first real project was in 2012 titled Mon Prisme available for free download with 11 songs including two instrumental pieces and a remix. Invitees included 2zer Washington of S-Crew and L'Entourage, also Acide Verbal and Jane. His first EP Soleil d'Hiver was released on 6 May 2013. that included 9 songs produced by the beatmaker Hologram Lo' from 1995. Collaborations included Vald, Lomepal, Alpha Wann, Koma and C-Sen. He followed that up with a freely available mixtape Nouveau Souffle On 19 May 2014, he released the EP À l'Abri, with 8 titles and a bonus title.
A break came with being in the rap collective 75ème Session with names like rappers Népal, Sanka, Sheldon, Limsa, Sopico, Hash24, in addition to graphic artists video makers and benefitted from recording possibilities in a recording studio. In October 2014, he said he was parting way with 75ème Session. He continued working with his childhood friend Sanka/ He also collaborated with beatmakers Diabi and A Little Rooster.
In his lyrics and in interviews, Georgio said he was inspired by his family, friends and surroundings and areas around Métro Marx Dormoy in the 18th arrondissement. In his debut album Bleu Noir, he talked about his suffering from depression. later he was effected by his first love Salomé, a recurring theme in his songs, and later in his second album titled Héra, an ode for love and referring to the goddess of marriage. Georgio was also very much into reading sharing literary passages with friends and through social media including references in his song lyrics, also citing his preferred poet Robert Desnos, in his concert of rap and literature titled Proses during the 19ème Printemps des Poètes, also citing Céline, Vladimir Maïakovski, Henri Michaux, Marc Aurèle, Romain Gary. In a cultural event organized by the radio station France Culture, Georgio used a text by Frida Kahlo, in a music version.
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album | Peak positions | Certification | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR |
BEL (Wa) |
SWI | |||
| 2015 | Bleu noir | 13 | 32 | — | |
| 2016 | Héra | 15 | 36 | 53 | |
| 2018 | XX5 | 26 | 52 | 91 | |
| 2021 | Sacré | 3 | 42 | 23 | |
| 2023 | Années sauvages | 2 |
11 | — | |
EPs
| Year | Title | Peak positions | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR | |||
| 2011 | Une nuit blanche, des idées noires | — | |
| 2012 | Mon prisme | — | |
| 2013 | Soleil d'hiver (joint album with Hologram Lo') |
— | |
| 2014 | Nouveau souffle | — | |
| À l'abri | 49 |
Singles
| Year | Title | Peak positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR | |||
| 2014 | "À l'abri" | 155 | À l'abri |
| "Le poing levé, les yeux bandés" | 199 | ||
| 2016 | "Héra" | 181 | Héra |
| "La terre, je la dévore" | 182 | ||
| 2018 | "Mirroir" | 153 | XX5 |
| 2021 | "Full Moon" (feat. S.Pri Noir) |
63 | Sacre |
Featured in
| Year | Title | Peak positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR | |||
| 2014 | "VOYOU" (Fauve feat. Georgio) |
138 | Vieux frères – Partie 1 |
Appearances and collaborations
- 2011: "Elyxir" - Vald feat. Georgio
- 2012: "La Ive" - Vald feat. Georgio
- 2012: "Épices Loufoques" - Vald feat. Georgio
- 2012: "Good Time" - Mothas la Mascarade feat. Tonio Mc, Lomepal & Georgio
- 2012: "Freestyle Séquestration" - Vald feat. Georgio
- 2012: "Anonymous" - 2 zer Washington feat. Georgio
- 2013: "1er Round" - Limsa feat. Georgio & Salim
- 2013: "Trop d'Amérique" - Sanka feat. Georgio
- 2014: "Missak" - Demi Portion, Lucio Bukowski, Liqid, Ethor Skull, Nekfeu, Dico, Doc Brown, Georgio & Vald
- 2014: "On oublie pas" - Aladin 135 feat. Georgio
- 2014: "Voyous" - Fauve feat. Georgio
- 2014: "Freestyle Daymolition" - Vald feat. Georgio
- 2020: "Besoin de personne" - Tsew The Kid feat. Georgio
- 2020: "Pas comme nous" - Matou feat. Jok'Air & Georgio
References
- Le Point: Georgio, le rappeur qui a des lettres (in French)
- So Foot: Georgio: Pour le clip je ne voulais personne d'autre que mon frère (in French)
- Mouv.fr: Georgio devoile Héra, premier extrait de son nouvel album (in French)
- Just Music: Georgio annonce la sortie de son nouvel album Sacré (in French)
- La Vague Paralléle: La réconstrucion de Georgio après ses Années Sauvages (in French)
- "Paroles "Homme de l'Ombre"" (in French). genius.com.
- Gaspard Manet (8 October 2015). "Interview de Georgio concernant son petit frère Anatole et sa passion pour le football" (in French). SoFoot.com.
- "Angers. Georgio sort son nouvel album" (in French). Ouest-France. 8 December 2018. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
- "Georgio - On n'est pas couché" (in French). Youtube. 6 May 2017.
- Anne Sophie Jahn (15 January 2017). "Le club de lecture du rappeur Georgio" (in French). Le Point. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
- "Les débuts de Georgio dans le rap" (in French). Booska P. 10 December 2011.
- Net Tape de Georgio par Booska-p.com le 10 décembre 2011
- Hip Hop State of Mind: Chronique de Soleil d'Hiver de Georgio et Hologram Lo'
- Genius.com: Présentation et concept de la mixtape Nouveau Souffle par Rapgenius
- "Interview concernant la 75ème Session" (in French). Radio VL. 7 May 2014.
- "Sanka lâche des dossiers sur Georgio" (in French). skyrock.com. 8 October 2015.
- Camille Perez (9 September 2015). "Paris Nord et le quartier de Marx Dormoy" (in French). surlmag.
- "Interview Georgio: "J'avais besoin de montrer une facette avec plus d'espoir mais pas plus naïve pour autant"" (in French). lerapenfrance.fr. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
- See: https://www.franceculture.fr/emissions/fictions-samedi-noir/proses)
- ^ "Georgio [FR] discography". lescharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
- "Georgio [FR] discography". ultratop.be/fr/. Hung Medien. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
- "Georgio [FR] discography". hitparade.ch. Hung Medien. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
- "Top Albums (Week 6, 2023)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 13 February 2023.