Alonzo (rapper)

Alonzo
Birth nameKassim Djae
Also known asAlonz', ALZ, Segnor Alonzo, El Capo, Papé, Guinomo
Born (1982-07-25) 25 July 1982 (age 42)
Marseille, Provence-Alps-French Riviera, France
OriginMarseille
GenresHip hop, gangsta rap
Occupation(s)Rapper, singer, songwriter
Years active2002–present
LabelsDef Jam, Universal Music

Kassim Djae (born 25 July 1982), better known by his stage name Alonzo, is a French rapper and singer. He was signed to Def Jam Recordings France.[1]

He started rapping from 2002 onwards and was part of the Marseille-based hip hop band Psy 4 de la Rime[2] as Segnor Alonzo alongside band members Don Vincenzo (real name Illiassa Issilame), Soprano (real name Saïd M'Roubaba) and DJ Sya Styles (real name Rachid Aït Baar).[citation needed]

In 2010, he released a solo album Les temps modernes. His 2012 album Amour, gloire & cité (aka AG&C) contains collaborations with a number of artists such as Kenza Farah, Soprano and L'Algérino. His two next albums Règlement de comptes and Avenue de Saint-Antoine are certified gold and double platinum.[citation needed]

  1. ^ "Alonzo | Biography, Albums, Streaming Links". AllMusic. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
  2. ^ "Psy 4 de la Rime Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic.