KT Gorique distributes her Koffi Olomidé stars to Sidonie

Rapper KT Gorique, known for her impactful lyrics and diverse musical influences, recently shared insights into her artistic journey and inspirations. Gorique, who has been a prominent figure in Swiss rap for a decade, discussed her unique blend of old-school hip-hop, American drill, and African rhythms.

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Koffi is one of the greatest legends of African music. At the time, he was already a superstar, respected, admired, iconic, with always incredible looks.

Gorique recalled her early exposure to Congolese rumba music at home, particularly the work of Koffi Olomidé. She cited Olomidé's 1990s hit "Effrakata" as a formative musical experience, remembering its widespread popularity and vibrant energy. "Koffi is one of the greatest legends of African music," Gorique stated, highlighting his status as a superstar with an iconic style, often featuring bold red leather and futuristic sunglasses.

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The first song that marked me was Effrakata, by Koffi Olomidé.

She described the distinctive structure of rumba songs, noting their departure from typical verse-chorus formats. Gorique explained that these tracks often evolve continuously with shifting rhythms and call-and-response choruses, creating an engaging and dynamic listening experience. The combination of distinctive guitar riffs and Olomidé's deep voice, she added, made the music particularly captivating.

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I've always loved super 'badass' women in movies, the ones who aren't where you expect them to be.

Her reflections came as she continues to perform on summer festival stages and promote her new album, "Cœur blanc." The album features a track titled "L'An 2000," which revisits her past, including her early days of idolizing artists like Missy Elliott and mastering their music video choreography. Gorique's career highlights include winning the End of the Weak World freestyle championships in New York in 2012 and her notable appearance on the Netflix rap competition "Nouvelle Ecole."

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I'm on magazine covers when before / I used to steal posters before leaving / In Missy Elliott's videos / I mastered all the moves.