Soprano (rapper)
French rapper, singer and songwriter
Saïd M'Roumbaba (French pronunciation: [sa.id ɛmʁumbaba]; born 14 January 1979), better known by his stage name Soprano, is a French rapper, singer-songwriter, and television personality. Influential in the French hip hop scene, Soprano rose to notoriety in the late 1990s as a member of the rap band Psy 4 de la Rime. While in the group, Soprano recorded his solo debut album Puisqu'il Faut Vivre which made the Billboard European Top 100. Two years later, his second album, La Colombe, which included collaborations with numerous artists, was released. In addition to his music career, Soprano has served as a coach on The Voice – La plus belle voix (2019) and The Voice Kids (2018–2020, 2025–present).
Early life
Soprano was born Saïd M'Roumbaba on 14 January 1979 in Marseille. His family was Comorian and practised Muslim faith. His father, Omar, was a handyman on oil tankers and his mother, Zahara, was a housekeeper. He made his debut in French rap in Psy 4 de la Rime, composed of Alonzo and Vincenzo (his cousins) and DJ Sya Styles (his childhood friend).
Career
2002–2009: De Street Skillz and Puisqu'il faut vivre
In 2003, while the Psy 4 de la Rime album, Block Party, was successful, Soprano opened Street Skillz Records with his DJ Mej, Matheo, and Cesare, a rapper and composer also from Marseille.
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