With their funky style based on strong melodies and resolutely upbeat lyrics, Alliance Ethnik have injected the French rap scene with a healthy dose of optimism. While the group’s songs tend to steer away from the social and political issues which haunt the work of their more committed colleagues, Alliance Ethnik have proved extremely popular with the French public, the three singles from their début album "Simple et funky" rocketing to the top of the charts.