In a lot of ways, it feels as if Keny Arkana’s whole career has been a political statement. Born in Marseille to Argentine parents, the fiercely outspoken rapper has held up a mirror to the world around her through her provocative hip-hop music. She’s voiced support for alter-globalisation and civil disobedience, projecting an image of a more progressive France she’d like to see. Her sound complements her ideas—confrontational beats and a forceful, uncompromising flow characterises both her solo work and her collaborations as part of Etat-Major.