With a love of literary greats—his name pays homage to the late author Charles Bukowski—Lyon MC Lucio Bukowski pairs labyrinthine lyrical verses with darkly mesmerising beats. A born collaborator, many of Lucio's releases have taken shape through partnerships with producers and other rappers, as well as his like-minded L'Animalerie collective. At his best, he sounds as if he's working through deep thoughts as he rhymes—and carrying his audience along for the ride.