At 25, Médine is now at a crossroads. Behind the unanimous praise that greeted his two albums, the interviews he gave to the prestigious TIME magazine, and his sold-out tour (the “Don’t Panik Tour”), he remains a young veteran of rap, originally from Le Havre, who has built his career away from mainstream networks.
It is at the major label Because Music that he releases his third album, Arabian Panther. This presents an opportunity for wider exposure for his music. More stakes, as well. But Médine stays the course. Following the momentum of his past achievements, he even raises the stakes in terms of vision and depth of content. And from the title of the album, Arabian Panther, a clear reference to the Black Panther Party, the tone is set…
With writing that is as political as it is therapeutic, Médine also demonstrates introspection, whether it’s a respectful homage to women (A l’Ombre du Mâle, with German soul singer Nneka), confessions disguised as comparisons (Portrait Chinois), or the track Arabo Spiritual that one must rush to discover. Be warned: despite covering so much ground already, Médine is not done roaring or making an impact.
