Seth Gueko

Seth Gueko, whose real name is Nicolas Salvadori, born 27 October 1980 in Pontoise, is a French rapper. Or rather a "Barlou": a hoodlum in all his splendour... a genuine state of mind that cultivates difference, being on the fringe, resourcefulness... and tattoos too!

Over time, this has become a true community, bringing together all those who refuse to blindly follow the rules of the game without thinking... and who support the "chief" Barlou, the general, Mister Seth Gueko.

With more than 13 projects to his credit and hundreds of collaborations, Seth Gueko has nothing left to prove. An essential figure in independent French rap, he has made his mark with standout albums like Michto and Bad Cowboy.

He blends self-deprecation and provocation to create a unique style that is both offbeat and authentic. He has no need for cheap provocation or artificial buzz to exist: his identity is enough.

A true linguistic inventor, Seth Gueko, much like Alex the Droog, the tragic hero of Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange, skilfully mixes gangster slang, louchebem (the traditional butchers' argot), verlan and Romani travellers' speech.

With a cheeky, wisecracking Parisian titi persona reminiscent of Michel Audiard, his universe overflows with pop culture references. Starting with his stage name, inspired by the character Seth Gecko in Robert Rodriguez's From Dusk Till Dawn.

Over the years, the Gueko has managed to reinvent himself and forge a unique persona, drawing inspiration from the worlds of Emir Kusturica, Jack Nicholson, vampire and zombie films, and his friend JoeyStarr.

Not to mention the influence of Von Dutch-style Kustom Kulture, with Harley-Davidsons and high-powered hot rods. Add to that tattoo mythology, a slightly macho X-rated touch, plenty of barlous and a healthy dose of destruction... That is Seth Gueko.

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