It’s been over 15 years since Pierpoljak first popped up on the French reggae scene. Now comes a compilation of his greatest hits, featuring winning tracks like Maman, Je sais pas jouer, Si si with Tiken Jah Fakoly and Pierpoljak. All of which is a perfect opportunity to play some live acts, including dates in Paris on 7 and 8 October.
There are times when you need a helping hand to reach a new milestone. To put together his fourth album, Nimissa, Guinean singer and musician Ba Cissoko was assisted by reputed producer Philippe Eidel, who has managed to draw out each song’s potential and assure some ship-shape production.