MC Solaar
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Summary
MC Solaar was born on March 5, 1969[1], in Dakar[2]. He has worked as a rapper[3], singer[4], actor[5], and poet[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,540 views/month, #7,134 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: France[8], Chad[9]
- Educated at: University of Paris[10], Lycée Français du Caire[11]
- Award received: Prix Raoul-Breton[12], Victory of the album of urban musics[13], Victoire du vidéo-clip[14], Victoire du groupe[15], Victory of the album of chansons, variety[16], Victoires de la Musique – Male artist of the year[17]
- Member of: Posse 501[18]
- Influenced by: Serge Gainsbourg[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Genre: French hip-hop[21], jazz rap[22], political hip-hop[23]
- Record label: Play Two[24], Warner Music France[25]
- Commons category: MC Solaar[26]
- Family name: Solaar[27]
- Given name: Claude[28], Honoré[29]
- Pseudonym: MC Solaar[30]
- Instrument: voice[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[32]
- Birth name: Claude Honoré M'Barali[33]
- Name in native language: MC Solaar[34]
- Start of work period: 1988[35]
Why It Matters
MC Solaar has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
He has been cited as an influence by Michel Bampély[38], an artist[39], b. 1974[40], of France[41].
FAQs
Where was MC Solaar born?
MC Solaar's place of birth was Dakar[2].
What did MC Solaar do for work?
MC Solaar worked as a rapper[3], singer[4], actor[5], and poet[6].
Where did MC Solaar go to school?
MC Solaar was educated at University of Paris[10] and Lycée Français du Caire[11].
What awards did MC Solaar receive?
Honors received include Prix Raoul-Breton[12], Victory of the album of urban musics[13], Victoire du vidéo-clip[14], and Victoire du groupe[15].
Who did MC Solaar influence?
MC Solaar has been cited as an influence by Michel Bampély[38].