Born in Zégué on a small farm near the city of Notsé, I grew up in Lomé in a neighborhood founded by immigrants. There were many different ethnic groups in the neighborhood, thus a great cultural diversity. The assimilation of these immigrants was not easy. It led to ethnic conflict between young people of the area. Our favorite games, soccer, marbles, cards and our dance parties always ended with insults and fights. We would insult our opponents with a series of rhymes. We would work very hard at perfecting them especially because hip hop was already on the scene. We were simply following in the footsteps of our older "brothers" like Eric MC and Ali Djéz. That is how my true desire to make music (in particular Hip Hop) was born. In addition I borrow from Tali Taki, our traditional music.

The inspiration for my songs often comes while working in the fields. It's practically the only time I spend away from my group. I take advantage of it because I always have to come up with something to say as soon as our fights begin.

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