Alesh, whose real name is Alain Chirwisa, was born on April 8, 1985 in
Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo. Born into a family with a passion for
the arts, he discovered his love for music at an early age, and chose to use it
as a tool to raise social and political awareness. In 2006, he made a name for
himself with"Éveil", a politically committed single that made a big impact in
the middle of an election campaign. In 2010, he released his debut album La mort
dans l'âme and founded the Mental Engagé label to promote hip-hop with a social
content. In 2014, he toured the United...