Coupé-Décalé is Music from Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)Coupé-Décalé was pioneered by the late Stephane Doukouré (a.k.a. "Douk-Saga") during the post-2002 militaro-political crisis in Cote d'Ivoire.
It reflects the aspirations of a large section of Ivorian youth.
Coupé-Décalé is a very percussive style featuring African samples, deep bass, and repetitive, minimalist arrangements.
Lyrically, Coupé-Décalé is about happiness, expressing daily life in Ivorian society, and also gives an insight into the political situation of the country.
The prominent artists of Coupé-Décalé are Douk-Saga (Doukouré) with its Jet Set, DJ Brico, DJ Arsenal, Papa Ministre with his famous tune "Coupé-Décalé Chinois", and many other talented Ivorian artists.
The most prominent singer in actuality is named DJ Lewis with its Grippe Aviaire Dance, derived from Coupé-Décalé. Other names like David Tayorault, Afrika Reprezenta, DJ Lewis are very recurrent.
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