Jul

Jul, born Julien Mari in 1990 in Marseille's Saint-Jean-du-Désert neighborhood, is a French rapper who broke through in 2014 with the album Dans ma paranoïa. Since then he has become one of the most prolific and most streamed artists in French rap, releasing platinum-certified projects at a relentless pace for over a decade. Founder of his own label, D'Or et de Platine, Jul has built a singular universe rooted in Marseille slang, catchy hooks, and an unwavering loyalty to his hometown, which features in nearly every one of his songs. France's best-selling rap artist with several million albums sold, he draws massive crowds live and remains one of the most anticipated names on festival lineups.