Currently, he feels a certain pride, even if he does not express it openly. This does not mean that he has completely retired. The artists of its kind hardly give up their passion. “” I continue to compose. But, there I am waiting for the right moment to come back … Maybe! “He said with a smile. This “perhaps” marked on his face means a lot. In truth, he somehow confirms that an artist is never retired. Music, Beatmaker, producer or author, is above all a rapper who rocked the 1990 generation. He is Tino known as Slim Jah, not the member of 18,3 but that of the Slim Deogi collective.
#Theal to Hip-Hop
Born in Antananarivo, Juliano T. Velonjara in civil status grew on the edge of the Sambirano before living in the city of Varatraza. On the other hand, he is not the type to follow where the wind takes him … From his young age, he was swimming against the tide. Nourished by various musical influences listened to by his father, Tino has easily absorbed all kinds of notes. However, rap quickly appealed to it. The Brand Caisse du Boom Bap, the melodies of Tupac Shakur, the 90’s samples of the “Rican DJs”, strongly led him to take the microphone to express his rage. The reality of the ghetto told by Notorious Big, the flow of Flow of Eminem, the “gangsta” attitude of Coolio as well as the fine pen of Mc Solaar? These influences encourage him to scribble his very first verse and fill virgin leaves. In 2003, he just was 21 years old. He decides to trace his musical route by founding with his friends, notably Scarlah, Jiga and Max Styl, the Slim Deogi collective. Together they take out one of the Diegolais rap classics, Jamalaiñy, then continue with Tsaiky Bike-Bike. The public Antsiranais finally has its favorite rappers. At that time, to stand out, it was imperative to conquer the capital. The members of the group will join the useful to the pleasant. After having won their baccalaureate, they land in the city of a thousand in order to continue their university studies. Once there, they founded the AmboHipo Bordel City label, with K’ala Nord, then the AMSY’DYH clan. Composed of 12 talented lyricists, the team succeeds in being dubbed by rappers of the central high lands. In addition, their success is due to the song Maman’i Zanako. Naring a man left by his wife for lack of a means, the title was immediately propelled at the top of the hits ranking. The melancholy instrumental was composed by Slim Jah. “” I was going to college, and I meet K’ala and Enemy on my way. They told me, we will record a song. I accompanied them. They told me that I composed the melody. I did it with a PlayStation. Enemy wanted me to put a verse, but I was not in the theme. So they did it. I assisted them. I did not know that Maman’i Zanako would have such a magnitude. It was a hit! Wherever I go, I heard the chorus. I was happy. My guys assured on the instrumental that I arranged with my own hands “, He remembers as if it was yesterday.
#The alone who believed in Big MJ
Slim Jah, beyond his sharpness and sharp pen, is also a potential detector. In AmboHipo, he had a friendly relationship with Big MJ. In reality, the latter was the little brother who was walking alongside his elders. They were doing tours, went to the studio. “” In 2009, Big and Jerry Marcoss shared the scene on the occasion of the feast of the Fitefa association which took place in Ampefiloha. The organizer demanded that the concert be played by musicians. He was a little stressed. So we have formed an orchestra group. There were five of us on the keyboard, and friends in the bass, on the guitar. We repeated for a week. On D -Day, Big MJ amazed the public present. Behind, I felt that he would go far. Here, currently our brother has taken up height “, He testified.
In short, this rapper’s journey is marked by success and struggle. His imprints remain in the words of the artists of the new school. Joy, bitterness, identity claim, national unity, fight against injustice, abuse of power are the themes often discussed by this eclectic artist. Slim Jah was visionary; He had already anticipated the advent of new rhythms such as trap and drill. This character also launched the younger careers when he stayed in Antsohihy. Now his fans are still waiting for his return!
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