Formed in Paris in 2000, Java released their first album, Hawaï, that year. Widely acclaimed for its diverse qualities and blending of traditional songwriting with hip-hop influences, the album sold quite well given its unusual melding of styles, and subsequently gained cult status. It was followed in 2001 by a live LP, Java sur Seine, and in 2003 by Safari Croisière. Leader R.Wan then released a solo album, Radio Cortex, but the band remained active, recording and touring with reggae singer Winston MacAnuff in late 2006. ~ Olivier Duboc