LMDS (band)
Canadian hip hop duo from Quebec
LMDS, an abbreviation for "Les messagers du son" was a Canadian French language hip hop duo formed in Montreal in 1993. The band was made up of Lyrik (real name Cyril Kamar) and Mélo / Mélopsy (real name Adil Takhssait).
The group broke up in 2001. Both artists continue their musical careers, Cyril Kamar/Lyrik as K.Maro and Adil Takhssait/Mélo/Mélopsy as Vaï.
Band members
LMDS was formed in 1993 of two immigrant school friends:
Cyril Kamar (Lebanese-Canadian origin), known as Lyrik in the band. He later on became successful as a solo artist, taking the name K'Maro, a hip hop and R&B singer-songwriter and producer. He also established and owns K.Pone Inc Music Group entertainment company and "K.Pone Inc" record label as well as "Balbec" line of clothing.
Adil Takhssait (Moroccan-French-Canadian origin), known as Mélo (sometimes Mélopsy) in the band. He was born on 24 April 1979 in Paris, France. He relocated with his parents to Morocco and later on immigrated to Canada and settled in Montreal, Quebec.
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