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Biography
Infobox musical artist| name = Saļan Supa Crew| image =| caption =| image_size = | background = group_or_band| alias =| origin = France | instrument =| genre = French hip hop Hip hop rapping|Rap Reggae Dancehall | occupation =| years_active = 1999 in music|1999 -present| label = Virgin Records|Virgin | associated_acts = OFX (band)|OFX Simple Spirit Explicit Samouraļ | website = http://www.saiansupacrew.com/ Official website| current_members = Vicelow Sly the Mic Buddha Feniksi Sir Samuėl | past_members = Leeroy Kesiah Specta KLR(artist)|KLR | notable_instruments =Saļan Supa Crew is a French Hip hop music|rap collective composed of three groups: Explicit Samouraļ , OFX (band)|OFX and Simple Spirit . The name 'Saļan Supa' is a reference to the Super Saiyan from the manga and anime Dragon Ball Z / Dragon Ball GT|GT or the zion movement of Israel.
Saļan Supa Crew produces a very musical style of rap with hints of chanting, reggae and dancehall . Beat boxing also is an integral part of their music, as well as classic disco ; for example, Ring My Bell was partially revisited on their album KLR .
Their primary themes extend from drug problems ("Que dit-on? ") to racism ("La preuve par 3"), including also relationships ("A demi-nue"), suicide ("La derničre séance") and the justification of violence by religion ("Au nom de quoi"). Humor and seriousness are both at home in their lyrics.
Their second album, X-raisons , was awarded a Victoires de la musique|Victoire de la musique in 2002 for Best Rap/Groove Album.
Most of the groups of the collective have solo albums out as well. OFX (band)|OFX was the first to debut, with their album Roots in February 2004, followed shortly by Explicit Samouraļ in January 2005 and later by Sir Samuėl Vizé pli ō , whose solo album was released in April 2005.
The latest album from the Saļan Supa Crew, Hold Up , was released Halloween 2005. On this album, the group demonstrated their breadth with three featured artists: German singer Patrice Bart-Williams|Patrice on "96 degreez," the singer Camille (singer)|Camille on "Si j'avais su," and Will.i.am of The Black Eyed Peas on "La patte."
Members
Leeroy Kesiah member of Explicit Samouraļ (born in 1978 as Khalid Dehbi, Bagneux, Hauts-de-Seine|Bagneux 92) Is no longer a member of the Saļan Supa Crew.
Vicelow member of OFX (band)|OFX (born in 1978 as Cédric Bélise, Bondy 93)
Sly the Mic Buddha member of Simple Spirit (born in 1974 as Silvere Johnson, Montrouge 92)
Féfé|Feniksi member of OFX (band)|OFX (born in 1976 as Samuėl Adebiyi, Noisy-le-Sec 93)
Specta member of Explicit Samouraļ (born in 1975 as Gérard Nubul, Bagneux, Hauts-de-Seine|Bagneux 92) Is no longer a member of the Saļan Supa Crew.
Sir Samuėl ( Solo Career ) (born in 1977 as Fabien Philetas, Sarcelles 95)
KLR (singer)|KLR member of OFX (band)|OFX (died in April 1999 born in Noisy-le-Sec 93)
DJ Fun, Alsoprodby, Eddy Kent and DJ Kärve also recently joined Saļan Supa Crew.
Discography
KLR (album)|KLR (1999)
X-Raisons (2001)
Hold-Up (2005)
DVD Hold-Up Tour 2006 (2006) + Live DVD directed by J.G Biggs
Music Videos
2001 : "Soldat" directed by J.G Biggs
2003 : "J'ai dit" directed by J.G Biggs
2005 : "La patte" (feat. Will.i.am ) directed by J.G Biggs
External links
http://www.myspace.com/saiansupa Official website
DEFAULTSORT:Saian Supa Crew Category:French hip hop groups Category:Musical collectives
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