Orelsan
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Orelsan in 2013
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Aurélien Cotentin |
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| Born |
1 August 1982 Alençon, France |
| Origin | Caen, France |
| Genres | French hip hop |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2002–present |
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| Website | www |
Aurélien Cotentin (French pronunciation: [oʁeljɛ̃ kɔtɑ̃ˈtɛ̃]; born 1 August 1982 in Alençon, Orne), better known by his stage name Orelsan, sometimes stylized as OrelSan ([oʁɛlˈsan]), is a French rapper, songwriter, record producer, actor and film director. He has released two studio albums, his debut Perdu d'avance released on 16 February 2009, and the follow-up Le chant des sirènes released on 26 September 2011. He is also one half of the French hip hop duo Casseurs Flowters, along with Gringe, with whom he has released two studio albums: Orelsan et Gringe sont les Casseurs Flowters in 2013, and the original soundtrack for their 2015 film Comment c'est loin.
Orelsan's artistry and rapping technique has drawn him comparisons to American rap legend Eminem on several occasions, primarily because both are prominent white rappers and both are known for their ability to switch between or combine violent and comical rapping techniques.
Aurélien Cotentin was born on 1 August 1982 in Alençon in Lower Normandy, where he was raised by his father, a middle school principal, and his mother, a teacher. He initially listened to rock music and was also a fan of manga and bande dessinée. While practicing basketball, he picked up the love of rap through his basketball friends. He graduated with a French baccalauréat in Economic and Social Sciences before moving to Caen where he studied at l'École de Management de Normandie, graduating in 2004. While in college, he made friends with record producer Skread, who had worked with Diam's, Booba, Rohff and Nessbeal. He also collaborated with Gringe in his initial works and formed the duo Casseurs Flowters with him in 2004.
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