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Birth name | Kassim Djae |
Also known as | Alonz', ALZ, Segnor Alonzo, El Capo, Papé, Guinomo |
Born | Marseille, Provence-Alps-French Riviera, France | 25 July 1982
Origin | Marseille |
Genres | Hip hop, gangsta rap |
Occupation(s) | Rapper, singer, songwriter |
Years active | 2002–present |
Labels | Def 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]