Dubmatique
| Dubmatique | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Genres | French Canadian hip hop |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Labels | Tox Records |
| Members |
Disoul (Jérôme-Philippe Bélinga) OTMC (Ousmane Traoré) |
| Past members | DJ Choice (Alain Benabdallah) |
Dubmatique is a French Canadian hip hop group formed in 1992 in Montreal, Quebec. The groups original line up consisted of OTMC, DiSoul, and Dj Choice. Dubmatique is often regarded as one of the groups that launched French Canadian Hip Hop, made way for upcoming artist, and within this category they are the only group to have an album certified Platinum.
In the 1980’s, Disoul and OTMC became friends in the country of Senegal. In the early 90’s Disoul moved to Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Shortly after OTMC goes there to meet his old buddy. They got the idea of starting a French Hip Hop group. The two rappers became acquainted with Dj Choice, who then decides to join them, hence giving birth to Dubmatique. In 1994, they made their first appearance by doing a freestyle on the mix-tape Tape 9-Too Leust by Cut Killer.
By 1995, the group starts to be very successful doing shows in local clubs. They participate at the launch of the album Simple et Funky by Alliance Ethnik and the soundtrack for the movie La Haine who are extremely successful in Quebec. They win the award of Best Hip Hop Group of the Year at the Gala Mimi. That same summer, they do a show at the music festival named Les FrancoFolies de Montréal where their perseverance and fan base is noticed.
In 1997, on the French Canadian market, they release their first album named La force de comprendre. It is soon certified platinum and sells over 125 000 copies. Because of the singles and music videos for Soul Pleureur, La force de comprendre, and Plus rien n’est pareil, they reach the top of the charts on commercial radio stations and TV channels for music videos. The reviews were extremely favorable on both the lyrics and the production. It also includes featurings with two of France’s finest rappers Menelik and 2 Bal. The group went on to do over 150 shows on the biggest stages throughout Quebec. Dubmatique becomes one of the most publicized group. At the French Canadian equivalent of the "Grammy Awards" called "Le Gala de L'ADISQ". The awards they won The Félix Award of "Best Rock Alternative Album" (Their first year at "Le Gala de L'ADISQ", they didn't have a Hip Hop section). They were nominated for Group of the year, and Revelation of the year. This streak of success would on until 1998 were the won the Félix Award for Group of the year, and two more nominations for Show of the year and Best Seller. On the English side of Canada they are nominated for a Juno Award in the Best selling Francophone album.
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