Lacrim

Originating from France with roots in Algeria, the rapper Lacrim made an immediate impact through guest appearances on cuts by various peers in the scene. His first studio album, Faites Entrer Lacrim, arrived in 2012. A single pressing of the project contained a prize voucher valued at 1500 euros. Contributions from Rim'K and Le Rat Luciano helped elevate the set, which reached number 16 on France's official SNEP album chart. Before the year ended, Lacrim issued the mixtape Toujours le Même. The follow-up studio album Né Pour Mourir appeared in 2013 and climbed even higher, landing at number 12 on the same ranking.