Jeune Morty is my most recent music discovery, and will be the youngest artist (besides maybe Jeune Lion) I’ve covered, a fact which is evident in his hyper sound. I learned about him because he just played a show in London with one of my favorites, Ms* Gloom. Immediately, I thought, jackpot, this guy is Ivorian! I can write about him! He certainly deserves to be the topic of my final post.

Jeune Morty incorporates elements of plugg, drill, and cloud rap with the OG coupé décalé sound that we’ve seen from older artists. His music embodies the flashy, fast-paced vibes of prime coupé décalé. As a twenty-year-old with ears conditioned to the busy sound effects and melodies of hyperpop and pluggnb, listening to Jeune Morty is a satisfying experience. He has the modern flair that any lover of underground can appreciate. His latest album, Jeune Morty Vol. 1, came out recently at the end of March. The album starts off with the strong Ivorian dance energy of “Ivoire Feeling” and “Tapper,” but even in the more pluggy songs like “Kesha,” the influence is still evident. Another favorite of mine is “One More Time,” produced by lucidbeatz, who is responsible for hits like “RICK OWENS” by Ufo361 ft. Ken Carson and “Let U Go,” which became Gen Z social media staples, of sorts. It’s clear that Jeune Morty has that busy, glitchy internet sound that so many of us go crazy for.

Despite this, his lyrics don’t solely revolve around material goods, women, or substances, like some others in this modern genre. He delves into the experience of being an immigrant in France on “Autre Chose” and makes profound political statements, like a comparison to the French communist activist Guy Môquet, who was executed by the Nazis during the WWII occupation. His versatility as a rapper and the production on this album have hooked me as a listener. I’m happy to say Jeune Morty is another artist whom I’ve added to my regular Spotify rotation, and is my favorite artist I’ve covered for the blog.