Imen Es is part of a wave of singers taking France’s pop/R&B scene by storm. Following a string of well-received singles, her 2020 debut album “Nos vies” showcased the full range of the budding star’s talent. Es flexes her elastic, raspy vocals impressively over Afropop, dancehall and urbano tracks interwoven with lush melodic samples and instruments such as acoustic guitar. Sparse ballads highlight her heart-warming delivery, while collabs with A-listers like Marseille rapper Alonzo confront social issues such as domestic abuse.