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Rapper
Gradur, born Wanani Gradi Mariadi and alternately known as Grady, entered the music industry as a member of the group 59. As a solo artist,
Gradur released the punningly titled mixtapes ShegueyVara and ShegueyVara, Vol. 2 during 2014 and 2015, then followed them with his first proper album,
L'Homme au Bob, also released in 2015. Solidified with trunk-rattling beats and guest appearances from fellow French artists
Alonzo,
Niro, and
Kayna Samet, as well as
Chief Keef and
Migos, the Barclay-issued album topped France's SNEP chart. Led by singles such as the dramatic "Terrasser" and relatively light "Jamais,"
L'Homme au Bob reached gold status in a matter of a couple months. ~ Andy Kellman