Impeccably suave MC and vocalist Maître Gims has risen to the peak of the global hip-hop scene with a diverse sound uniting a street-smart swagger with hummable pop hooks and musical influences drawn from Africa, Latin America and rock. He first emerged in ’03 as a formidable freestyle rapper in the hardcore hip-hop collective Sexion d'Assaut, where he distinguished himself with a gift for melody and arresting rhymes. His solo career began in earnest in 2013, as a more pop-friendly vibe allied to his fire flow saw his profile skyrocket, with his tracks now spinning in clubs around the globe.