French rapper Abdoulaye Diarra, aka Oxmo Puccino, was born in Ségou, Mali. After
moving to Paris with his family at a young age, he grew up a fan of hip-hop and
drew inspiration from his urban surroundings.
He had his debut solo album with 'Opéra Puccino' in 1998 which reached number
seven on the French charts. Subsequent albums 'L'amour est Mort' (2001) and 'Le
Cactus de Sibérie' also charted in the top 20. In 2006 he formed backing group
The Jazzbastards who he collaborated with on the album 'Lipopette Bar' (2006).
His other releases include 'L'arme de Paix', (2009) 'Roi San...