Larry brings a frantic, high-velocity energy to the French rap scene, characterized by a vocal delivery that is both piercing and incredibly rhythmic. His sound is rooted in the 'Cité' culture of Strasbourg, blending the grit of street storytelling with the polished, booming aesthetics of modern trap. There is a restlessness to his tracks, often driven by rapid-fire hi-hats and deep, distorted 808s that demand physical movement.
What sets him apart is the specific timbre of his voice. It has a nasal, almost metallic edge that cuts through dense production like a blade. This allows him to pivot between aggressive, confrontational verses and surprisingly infectious, melodic choruses without losing his signature intensity. His production often leans into the cinematic, using cold synths and minor-key melodies to create a sense of nocturnal urgency.
Start with 'Woin Woin' to understand his chemistry with the French rap mainstream, then dive into the 'Cité blanche' album. It is the definitive document of his style, balancing club-ready bangers with the darker, more atmospheric textures of his earlier trip-hop and electronic influences.
Abdelmalik Yahyaoui (Arabic: عبد المالك يحياوي, born February 10, 1998), better known by the stage name Larry, is a French rapper of Moroccan descent. Most famous for his song "Woin Woin" featuring rapper RK, he released his album Cité blanche in 2020. He is signed to Columbia Records in addition to running his own label, Gothvm Records.
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Shares studio polished, drum machine, compressed loud (production style); trap, pop rap (subgenres)
Shares trap, pop rap (subgenres); studio polished, drum machine, compressed loud (production style)
Shares confident, energetic, defiant (moods); studio polished, drum machine, compressed loud (production style)
Shares trap, pop rap (subgenres); studio polished, drum machine, compressed loud (production style)
Shares studio polished, drum machine, compressed loud (production style); confident, energetic, defiant (moods)
Shares trap, pop rap (subgenres); studio polished, drum machine, compressed loud (production style)
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