Fik's Niavo is an artist from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Born into a large family, he grew up in a working-class district of the town of Les Ulis (91). In the mid-90s, Fik's Niavo began his career as a rapper in a local group called "l'Amalgam'" (with Sinik and Grödash), then in the Ul'team Atom collective.
He was the founder of one of the first major battles/clashes in France: "dégaine ton style". A huge success in the underground scene.
In 2009, he founded the Kartier General label with p.kaer, with whom he released 2 projects (Fik's & p.kaer). P.KAER later retired from music. Fik's Niavo will continue his solo career and will even be joined by Templar, one of the members of the Ul'team Atom collective.
In 2021, Fik's Niavo co-produced the documentary "Clasher l'ennui" with film-maker Yveline RUAUD. The film received rave reviews and extensive media coverage, and even went on a screening tour of France.
His 1st real solo album "Kitengué" is in 3 parts. Volume 1 was released in June 2023, with the rest to follow in Spring and Summer 2024.
This trilogy marks a return to his roots, both in terms of sounds (boom-bap among others) and his introspective nature.
The collaborations include Templar & Grödash from his Ul'team atom crew, as well as other prestigious and rare talents such as Roce, JP Manova, Mysa and the great hope of the Kartier Général label: Cholo Loco.
Not forgetting Sheldon, one of the spearheads of the 75e Session label, and the surprise of the bunch: a feat with 90s East Coast legends GROUP HOME (Gangstarr Foundation)!
Instrumentals will be provided by some of the leading beatmakers on the independent French rap scene:
Crown, El Gaouli, Itam, sarbacane,
DJ Shean, Gyver & Kay Hypman to name but a few.
