Grünt Festival: The new generation of French-speaking Rap

Today, I'm talking to you about a festival that makes the heart of French-speaking rap beat: the Grünt Festival. This festival is a bit like the baby of the Grünt media, known for its apartment freestyles and its live sessions which have brought out talents like Nekfeu, Alpha Wann, PLK, and many others.

For three years, the Grünt Festival has positioned itself as a live showcase of the Grünt spirit: a completely independent media, dedicated to artists and the public. The festival's programming aims to be daring, highlighting a new generation of artists and offering a space for expression worthy of the biggest events, without giving in to the pressure of the headliners.

The Grünt Festival is the festival of first times. Imagine a place where artists perform live for the first time, without a main or side stage hierarchy. Everyone plays in front of the same audience, alternating, creating a unique atmosphere where each performance counts as much as the previous one.

Loyalty and Commitment

But the Grünt Festival is also a story of loyalty. Year after year, the festival continues a collective history with artists it has supported for more than a decade. These artists, who saw their careers take off thanks to Grünt, continue to be part of the programming, adding a touch of continuity and respect for the past while looking towards the future.

The public is at the heart of this adventure. The first two editions of the festival were sold out, proof of the enthusiasm and loyalty of this close-knit community. This year, the festival is thinking bigger, but it keeps in mind the demands of its fans, by offering a program that meets their expectations.

From the first apartment freestyles which revealed future French-speaking rap stars like Georgio or Caballero & JeanJass, to the 2023 edition which welcomed 7,000 people, Grünt is a major player in the evolution of rap in French. With projects like the "Grünt d'or" live sessions, long interviews, documentaries in Paris, Lagos or Casablanca, and the launch of Grünt Radio in 2020, Grünt naturally supports the advent of the new wave of French-speaking rap.

Artists like La Fève, Wallace Cleaver, winnterzuko, Rounhaa, Zinée, Luther or NeS, who grew up with Grünt freestyles, are now taking over, showing that Grünt was never nostalgic but always forward-looking.

So, on September 20 and 21, don't miss the third edition of the Grünt Festival. With artists like Jolagreen23 and ZEU joining the lineup, it's the perfect opportunity to discover the talents of tomorrow and experience unique moments in a friendly atmosphere.

Come to this festival to celebrate the diversity and creativity of French-speaking rap.

See you soon at the Grünt Festival!