Irie Révoltés

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Irie Révoltés
Irie Revoltes, 2011
Irie Revoltes, 2011
Background information
Genres
Years active2000–2017
Past members
  • "Mal Élevé" (Pablo Charlemoine)
  • "Carlito" (Carlos Charlemoine)
  • "Silence" (Andreas Spreier)
  • "idoT" (Tobias von Kitzing)
  • "Ziggi"
  • "King Kong"
  • "Chriggi" (Christian Comba)
  • "Toby!" (Tobias Bär)
  • "Mickez" (Michael Comba)
  • "Flex" (Felix Mussell)
  • "Conriot" (Conrad Sievers)
  • Valentin v. Seggern
Websiteirie-revoltes.com
Irie Revoltes, Zelt-Musik-Festival 2017 in Freiburg, Germany

Irie Révoltés was a music band from Heidelberg, Germany. Among its nine members, the brothers "Mal Élevé" and "Carlito" have French origins. For this reason, many of the band's song lyrics are in French. The word "irie" derives from Jamaican Patois and can be loosely translated as "positive" or "happy", whereas "révoltés" means "rebels" in French. The band's songs deal with controversial social issues. Their music is mainly influenced by genres like reggae, dancehall, ska, punk electro, and hip-hop.

History and background

Irie Révoltés was founded in Heidelberg, Germany, in 2000.[1] The band regularly performed during demonstrations and charity events, in support of political and social projects.[2] In October 2016, they announced their final concert, which took place on 26 December 2017.[3]

Music

Irie Révoltés at Nova Rock 2014

The music of Irie Révoltés incorporates different genres, including reggae, dancehall, hip hop, ska, and electro. The albums Zeit ist Geld and Travailler were released in 2009 and followed by Mouvement Mondial a year later. These recordings included elements of rock and synth.[4] The album ALLEZ was released in 2013, and Irie Révoltés came out in 2015.[5]

Social commitment

Irie Révoltés at Nova Rock 2014

According to their own statement, Irie Révoltés aim at denouncing social ills while spreading positive energy with their music.[6] Among others, they endorse the project "Respekt!",[7] which advocates against racism, homophobia, and sexism. The band has also spoken out in support of Viva con Agua de St.Pauli, an association that works to bring clean drinking water to the global south. The songs "Viva con Agua" and "Walk with Us" (featuring Gentleman) address this cause.[8] In 2009, the band appeared several times during the Bildungsstreik (student mobilization) and supported the protest together with Chaoze One offering a song for free download. To promote the initiative "Kein Platz für Rassismus" ("No Place for Racism"), which took place in Frankfurt, Irie Révoltés wrote the song "Viel zu tun". Focus of their social commitment is "Rollis für Afrika", created by frontman Mal Élevé in 2003 in order to help people with disabilities in Senegal.[9] In 2012, Mal Élevé and Carlito were appointed members of the jury that first awarded the Youth Peace Prize of the German Association for the United Nations. The prize acknowledges and promotes the engagement of young people in UN-related issues.[10]

Discography

Studio albums

  • 2003: Les deux côtés
  • 2006: Voyage
  • 2010: Mouvement mondial
  • 2012: Irie Révoltés Live [DVD & CD]
  • 2013: Allez
  • 2015: Irie Révoltés

Singles

  • 2003: On assassine en afrique
  • 2005: Mouvement
  • 2006: Soleil
  • 2008: Viel zu tun
  • 2009: Zeit ist Geld
  • 2010: Merci
  • 2010: Il est là
  • 2010: Antifaschist
  • 2011: Travailler
  • 2013: Allez
  • 2013: Continuer
  • 2014: Résisdanse
  • 2015: Jetzt ist Schluss/Ruhe vor dem Sturm

Special releases

References

  1. ^ "Irie Révoltés veröffentlichen neues Studioalbum | MKZWO". www.mkzwo.de. Archived from the original on 23 June 2015. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
  2. ^ Winkler, Thomas (24 September 2010). "Punk-HipHop-Kollektiv Irie Révoltés: Stimmungskapelle für die Revolte". Die Tageszeitung: Taz.
  3. ^ "Irie Révoltés – irievoir Abschiedskonzert – der Konzertfilm". YouTube.
  4. ^ "Positive Energie im Gepäck, Wut im Bauch". laut.de. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  5. ^ "Irie Révoltés – Neues Album + Videopremiere: Jetzt ist Schluss // Ruhe vor dem Sturm | Reggae Paradise". Archived from the original on 18 April 2015. Retrieved 14 June 2016.
  6. ^ Reggae-Town – Interview Archived 27 June 2012 at the Wayback Machine (15. November 2009)
  7. ^ "Respekt! Website - Protagonisten". Archived from the original on 30 March 2016. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
  8. ^ "Viva con Agua – Startseite". Viva con Agua. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  9. ^ "Rollis Fuer Afrika – Bitcoin Hero". Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  10. ^ "DGVN Jugendfriedenspreis – Jugendfriedenspreis der Deutschen Gesellschaft für die Vereinten Nationen". Retrieved 30 April 2023.

External links

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