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Abdelkrim Brahmi, known professionally as Rim'K (born 21 June 1978 in Paris, France), is a French rapper. Rim'K was raised in the Parisian suburb of Vitry-sur-Seine. His family is originally from Barbacha, Algeria, which is mentioned many times in his lyrics.
He is a member of the group 113, alongside Mokobé and AP, and the supergroup Mafia K-1 Fry. He also has a group called Maghreb United.
Having been innovative in many musical aspects, such as the introduction of Maghrebian folk rhythms in rap, Rim'K thus remains one of the major figures of the French-speaking rap scene.
His musical success, which can be explained both in the quality of his art and in his artistic finds, also comes from the fact that Rim'K is perceived as a link linking the Maghreb to France, and that his longevity in music has made him a father figure to many French rap listeners.
Rim'k performed in the 2024 Summer Olympics opening ceremony.
Discography
Albums
Solo
| Year | Single | Charts | Certification | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | L'enfant du pays | 8 | — | — | ||
| 2007 | Famille nombreuse | 20 | 88 | — | ||
| 2009 | Maghreb United | 7 | — | — | ||
| 2012 | Chef de famille | 10 | 100 | — | ||
| 2016 | Monster Tape | 7 | 13 | — | ||
| 2017 | Fantôme | 6 | 13 | 47 | ||
| 2018 | Mutant | 6 | 20 | 84 | ||
with 113
- 1998 : Ni Barreaux, Ni Barrières, Ni Frontières (EP)
- 1999 : Les Princes De La Ville
- 2002 : 113 Fout La Merde
- 2003 : 113 Dans L'urgence
- 2005 : 113 Degrés
- 2006 : Illégal Radio (hosted by 113)
- 2010 : Universel
with Mafia K'1 Fry
- 2003 : La cerise sur le ghetto
- 2007 : Jusqu'à la mort
- 2007 : Jusqu'à la mort re-edition
EPs
| Year | Single | Charts | Certification | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Club E.P | 8 | — | — | ||
| 2021 | ADN | 13 | 75 | — | ||
Singles
| Year | Single | Charts | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | "Rachid System" | 35 | — | — | |
| 2008 | "Clandestino" | 25 | — | — | |
| 2009 | United (feat. Nourou & Mohamed Allaoua) | ||||
| 2015 | "Everyday" | 55 | — | — | Monster Tape |
| 2016 | "Cellophané" | 132 | — | — | TBA |
| 2018 | "Air Max" | 1 | 28 | — | Mutant |
| 2019 | "Turbo" | 64 | — | — | TBA |
| 2020 | "Valise" | 46 | — | 17 | |
| 2021 | "Papel" | 36 | — | — | Non-album release |
Other charted songs
| Year | Single | Charts | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | "Call of Bitume" | 72 | Chef de famille |
| 2016 | "Vida loca" | 146 | Monster Tape |
| "Paris la nuit" | 161 | ||
| "Pattaya" | 102 | ||
| 2017 | "Rien de lavable" | 70 | Fantôme |
| "Room Service" | 103 | ||
| "Personne" | 123 | ||
| "500€" | 126 | ||
| "Fantôme" | 134 | ||
| "No Future" | 166 | ||
| "Mama nostra" | 183 | ||
| "Contrefaçon" | 189 | ||
| 2018 | "Fratello" | 147 | Mutant |
| "Immigri" | 165 | ||
| "Drugstore" | 168 | ||
| "Delorean" | 174 | ||
| "911" | 181 | ||
| "Insomnie" | 186 | ||
| "Dans le ciel" | 198 | ||
| 2020 | "Rose rouge" | 51 | |
| "Warning" | 133 | ||
| "Nuit blanche" | 158 | ||
| 2021 | "Cosmos" | 7 | |
| "Benzo" | 26 | ADN | |
| "Prototype" | 58 | ||
| "Hood" | 60 | ||
| "Confiance" | 61 | ||
| "Cheval blanc" | 74 | ||
| "ADN" | 79 |
Featured in
| Year | Single | Charts | Certification | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | "Déconnectés" | 23 | À la bien mix party 2014 | |
| "Jnouné" | 176 | |||
| 2015 | "Mehlia (c'est fini)" | 136 | Mix party 2015 | |
| 2017 | "Capritour" | 167 | ||
| "Le sens des affaires" | 116 | |||
| 2019 | "Tu déconnes" | 125 | Trap$tar 2 | |
| "Solitude" | 96 | Rooftop | ||
| 2020 | "Yellow" | 161 | High & fines herbes | |
| "Toutes générations" | 20 | Enna | ||
| 2021 | "Brrr" | 77 |
References
External links
- Official Rim'K website
- Official Rim'K Myspace
- Official Rim'K Skyblog
- (in French) La Beurgeoisie The French website for successful "Beurs".