2 years after his first album Masque blanc , reference to the book Peau noire, Masques blancs by Frantz Fanon, S.Pri Noir is back with his new album Etat d'esprit. Released on April 17, this album is born in a complicated period for the music industry. Heavily influenced by the James Bond universe, the ultimate mission of Agent S.Pri Noir will entertain us during confinement: So, mission successful? Focus! Definitely, cinema will remain a very big influence for our rappers. After Laylow and his album Trinity inspired by The Matrix, Josman and his album Split, the Parisian rapper draws his inspiration from the work of the English author Ian Flemming: James Bond. If you have been following the artist for a long time, you should know his admiration for the films of the most famous secret agent. He has also called his previous projects 00S: Licence to kill and The world is not enough in homage to the work. For the release of the album, he unveiled the tracklisting inspired by the game Goldeneye released in 1997 on Nintendo 64. The most attentive will also hear the mention "Music intelligence service" at the end of some songs. Hijacking of "MI6" by S.Pri Black. https://twitter.com/SPRINOIR/status/1243574487595069441?s=20
A versatile album and an XXL cast
The album is very rich and effective. It perfectly mixes genres and sounds. If some could criticize Masque Blanc for being a hair too long (22 titles), State of mind goes straight to the point with its 16 titles. If the album is very rhythmic, it is also due to the number of guests present. Indeed, the artist saw things big by bringing back no less than 9 people. And the least we can say is that his collaborations are all successful. The album is also versatile in its themes. From his passion for fashion to his life as a young thug, the rapper reveals all his facets. He also says in the first track of the album Multiplayer: "I live on Adidas checks, I don't pay any of my Balmain, Moncler, Cartier dressings, you know us, one day at Fashion Week, one day with the bigwigs." S.Pri Noir has evolved over time and has managed to find its style. Always accompanied by his producer Biggy Jo, the rapper varies with such ease between summer sounds like 911 featuring Dadju and more intimate sounds like 100 regrets. A very personal piece where he opens his heartfelt disappointments and the death of his mother. He also talks about the racism he experienced in France. Indeed, he tells us this: "dirty black break you from here, my land of welcome told me". Then, in the title Human: "They don't like to see children of immigrants with outward signs of wealth." Having been a muse for several luxury brands such as Dior or Cartier, it is a beautiful revenge on life. 
An impossible Love
Nevertheless, a theme is also very recurrent in the opus, namely that of love. More particularly, an impossible love due to the fast life of the artist. Between parades, studio sessions and gangster life. He says it in the title Mannequin featuring Leto: "My fart does not like me to hang out at the bottom of the ghetto, that I put her aside, she likes to harass me on my phone, she does not understand, she wants to tie me up". Indeed, it is difficult to devote time to his beloved with such a hectic lifestyle. And if the most complicated mission for our secret agent S.Pri Noir would be to find his James Bond Girl? In addition to the musical aspect, S.Pri Noir has auctioned its gold record obtained for its debut album Masque blanc and will donate the funds to France hospitals to support them in the fight against the coronavirus. A very nice gesture! As you can see, the album is a great success. The latter is very versatile with a real common thread. S.Pri Noir has improved its formula by offering very effective content. The many featurings add real added value to the project. To listen urgently!
