"Nouvelle École": focus on PXP’s favorite contestants

The battle is on in this second season of "Nouvelle École," whose first episodes have just been released. The show has already stormed the trend charts in France. This rapid success is no surprise considering the enthusiasm sparked by the first season, which revealed many French rap talents like BB Jacques, Ben PLG, and Fresh LaPeufra. For this second season, at Project X Paris, we already have our favorites among the contestants, as well as among the star guests! With a nice exclusive piece of info at the end of the article.

Arka, the "fuego" from the South The second season of "Nouvelle École" has just started, and already, the contestants have almost no room for error. The level might be even higher than season 1, and with few challenges, there’s very little space to fail. And in this game, Arka is doing pretty well. Spotted by SCH, the rapper from Aix-en-Provence has been consistent, whether during casting, his first stage performance in front of the judges, or even during the cypher.

With a rather flashy look, you can guess we really like him at PXP. The contestant was also spotted backstage of Nouvelle École Season 2 proudly wearing a black signature cap signed Project X Paris.

Coelho, the most productive? No video available.

Being the "Nouvelle École" of French rap doesn’t necessarily mean being 20 years old and just starting out. Some contestants have a richer background than their competitors, and among them, we can obviously name Coelho. The Nantes native wasn’t selected by a coach but was introduced directly to the public during the first stage performances. And he amazed everyone. It’s only natural; he knows the stage, having opened for Sniper for example (he is signed on Tunisiano’s label). With his talent for kick rhymes, his somewhat nonchalant look, he has everything to be a crowd favorite, besides being one of the most technically skilled on the mic. Again, with 5 projects since 2017, you understand why. A big player!

Lpee, pure technique Speaking of technique, here’s a talent who didn’t lack it, especially during the cypher challenge where he perfectly played his role. The Parisian is also one of the most experienced, with many projects under his belt, whether solo, in a duo, or with his group LTF. And it shows, he masters his craft and is capable of surprising versatility, even if kick rhymes seem to be his specialty. A member of Niska’s team, he carries a lot of pressure but so far it’s been flawless. To watch closely, especially since according to Twitter polls, he is among the favorites to win. But the road is still long...

Lpee was also seen wearing an iconic piece from our brand, as well as from French streetwear, namely our black signature hoodie.

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The transition is perfect for our next favorite at Project X Paris. Yuz Boy has obviously caught attention since his first appearance, and that’s only natural. He has a unique universe, which seems very unstable, chaotic but above all full of raw energy and talent. He seems to have a thousand flows, which can sometimes unsettle listeners but one thing is sure: he leaves no one indifferent. Starting with Niska, who was very easy to convince during his casting. On stage, he’s already a real showman, and in cypher, he delivers like few others. What more could you ask for, except new verses? We can’t wait to see what he will offer next in the show, because with his universe, his ease on stage, on the mic, and his well-groomed style, he has everything to go far and make an impact. That’s all we wish for him!

SLKrack, the madness of the 18th

We had to talk about one of the rappers most highlighted so far by the production of “Nouvelle École,” SLKrack, also known as SL500 or Juan Coca. The man with multiple pseudonyms has only one face when he gets behind the mic: that of a kicker in the pure Parisian tradition, with a very dark power emanating from his verses. Again, he’s no rookie, since the rapper has been signed on Doums’ label for 3 years and already has many projects to his credit. You can feel it, both during his casting freestyle and his first stage performance in front of the jury. He has the real confidence of those who already master their art and just need a little spotlight from the show to see their career take off. See you in a few weeks to find out if it will be as the big winner or as the magnificent loser of “Nouvelle École,” but one thing is sure: you will continue to hear about him in the future.

Ash to the eye, the slicer

Once again, not many women in the cast of this season 2 of “Nouvelle École,” but that’s okay: they are used to having to do twice as much as the guys to reach their goal, and that has never stopped them from being excellent artists. Ash to the eye is one of the contestants who leaves a mark, by her appearance but also by her talent, as she delivered one of the best freestyles during casting at the start of the show. She comes directly from Champigny, in the 94, and you can feel she’s not here to play a minor role. She exudes real energy on the mic and has several tricks up her sleeve since she is also a dancer and photographer. She will therefore have a beautiful artistic approach that others might lack, as well as an inexhaustible hunger on the mic, and just for that, we would have liked to see her go as far as possible.

WarEnd, an atypical personality

WarEnd, a rapper from Toulouse born in Créteil (94), has been immersed in the artistic world since his youth. He started singing at 16 and is self-taught. As an avid reader and follower of complex thought, WarEnd developed his own universe, embodied by two distinct characters: WarEnd himself and John, his mysterious alter ego. Music plays an essential role in his well-being and allows him to fully express himself. Recently, his song “Sans nuances” was featured in a TikTok trend, which helped increase his notoriety.

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Flash, full of regrets France is a bit blind when it comes to rap, and the French public struggles to name great Caribbean rappers. Guadeloupe and Martinique hide many talents, and Creole is a language that works very well in rap tracks. Flash was there to carry the flag, having been recruited by Shay after a long journey. Ease on the mic, mix of French and Creole in the tracks, ease in kick rhymes, and seems to have a lot of life experience, he was the ideal contestant. Unfortunately, the pressure was probably a bit too much for him at only 20 years old, and he failed during his stage performance in front of the jury. The rhythm was there; he almost managed to get the crowd going even though he forgot his lyrics. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to convince the judges, but us, yes! We hope to see him back soon in the spotlight.

We also saw him backstage with our signature hoodie, this time in burgundy. Project X Paris asserts itself once again on the rap scene and confirms its status as the number one streetwear brand in France.

Kalash and Rim'K: our bosses have talent We couldn’t finish this article without talking about some star guests who came to support Shay, Niska, and SCH in their search for the star of “Nouvelle École: season 2.” First, Kalash, who handled a kind of talent scouting in the Antilles, where Shay went to pick the cream of the crop. A remarkable appearance for an artist who remains so influential in the game, and with whom we had the chance to collaborate during a shooting for Project X Paris. Truly the kind of artist we fully approve of, complete, always original, and obviously a big fan of fashion and streetwear.

Our second big crush goes to Tonton Rim'K, the tireless legend of 94, 113, and Mafia K'1 Fry, always in the top charts whenever he releases a project. He personally introduced some talents to the jury, like Coelho, but mostly gave his expert opinion during our contestants’ mic performances. With simplicity and kindness, as always. By the way, we take this opportunity to announce that you will likely hear about Rim'K again soon at PXP, as we will collaborate with him shortly! We won’t say more for now, but stay tuned. One thing is sure: in terms of casting, “Nouvelle École” has done it again for this season 2. We can’t wait to see what will happen next, and you?