Oxmo Puccino has become the people's poet of street life by authoring unflinchingly honest yet beautifully moving songs exploring the highs and lows of everyday hustle. Rising from the 19th arrondissement's underground scene, Puccino earned a devoted cult following with his laidback vibes and literate verses. His intelligence and moral awareness, and his interpretation of gangsta rap styles, separate him from his peers—while he welcomes collaborations with rising stars like Diam and Booba, drawn to his liquid flow set against classic boom-bap beats and live jazz instrumentation.