Rose Festival 2025: “A clever mix between headliners and emerging artists” … We analyzed the rap program for the event

Ninho, Niska, Vald… many big rap names are scheduled at the Rose Festival. Meanwhile, An eclectic list, which mixes styles, but not only. For example, “There is a clever mix between headliners well identified. Nevertheless, emerging artists, whose notoriety climbs”, analyzes Lise Lacombe, co -founder of Mosaicmagazine dedicated to French rap.

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She refers to rappers La Mano 1.9 and Jolagreen23, respectively scheduled for Saturday evening and Sunday evening. Nevertheless, The first, lover of Drill (genus characterized by an irregular rhythm), stands out for his atypical voice. He received the male revelation prize of the year at the flames ceremony in May.

For his part. Jolagreen23 is also part of this new generation which arrives in power in the big leagues. Recognized for his many references to the world of video games. his other passion, he released his latest “Goty Edition” project in July.

“The names to have to bring public”

Most of the other programmed rappers are already well known to. the general public. “SDM, for example, is one of the most popular at the moment,” continues Lise Lacombe. Luidji has been present for longer. It brings another color, a little softer. ” The latter had already participated in the first edition of the Rose in 2022.

“On the poster, there are the names to have to bring public.” So a lack of risk taking? “This is a bit of the reproach I would make to all these big events: there are still long -awaited people. who make all the festivals of the year,” says the co -founder of Mosaic. But it’s also the game. “

A way for organizers to be sure to attract crowds. “Today, the people who travel to rose festival 2025: “a clever the festival are especially those who listen to rap. This is the reason why all these events in France focus on rappers.” Thus. over the three days of pink, the artists of the genre were distributed: Ninho & Niska on Friday; Vald, Bigflo & Oli, Youssoupha, etc. Saturday; SDM, Rilès, Luidji, etc. Sunday.

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Lack of parity

“Despite everything, we feel that this programming remains open: there is soul with Jorja Smith, variety with Pierre Garnier, pop … or even an artist like Sheng, which is at the crossroads of several genres. There is a desire to please several audiences. We tend to say that all young people listen to rap, but it is not completely true.”

rose festival 2025: “a clever

Only downside: the lack of female representation. “It lacks women, it is undeniable. But unfortunately, in mainstream rap in France, there are few of them. We tend to say that Theodora takes this place, but if it represents popular culture, it is not a rapper. And besides, it does a lot of good to this scene.” The interpreter of “Kongolesse under Bbl” will rose festival 2025: “a clever performed at Meett on Saturday August 30. alongside other artists far from rap, such as Aliocha Schneider or Kavinsky.