She arrives last, in her colorful jumpsuit, on the stage of the Entrepôt du Haillan, this Friday, November 15. An obvious ease, a presence too. A little over twenty-five years since the Toulouse woman has been among us, from a generation pushed into the crossing of genres without chapel, a rare virtue of the music industry with globalized platforms. Jansi has thus not chosen between rap, slam, electro and song, and goes from one to the other with delightful ease.
We can regret, a sign of individualized times, that her subjects are once again devilishly self-centered, but from the opening of her twenty-minute set, she entertains and thrills “Dear music industry”cover letter addressed to this artistic world where she fully intends to stay for a few years.
Dosed slaughter
Accompanied just by a smartphone with careful programming, soft electro for syncopated flow, she leads from the start before going behind her keyboard for two tracks where her voice becomes a two-tone song, between « 25 ans » et ” For what “. She enhances her last piece (“It’s where”), again chanted while standing, with some well-balanced contemporary dance movements. Introspection but questions, dismay and communicative energy: Jansi writes well, composes accurately and has a very promising stage performance. Victorious.
Checler, an album released in 2022, a second for June 2025.
Y. D.
Hampered by a general rough sound and performances lacking depth, the duo Kokopeli and Luxie are out of the picture. Checler narrowly misses the first step of the springboard podium. The rapper-singer-producer-songwriter is impressive with his impactful writing and stunt arrangements. But trying his hand at a multi-instrumentalist solo with loops, he is not with the audience during the first two pieces, before delighting them on the last two (including “5 minutes with ), making him want more.
The jury therefore puts Jansi in front, but the tie dimension is there: the two artists will be programmed next season in the Haillanes venue. The four finalists leave with a very careful video recording of their visit.
What strategies do you think new artists should consider when trying to navigate the pressures of genre labeling in their own work?
Interviewer: Good evening, thank you for joining us today. My first question is for you both. As artists, how do you feel about the music industry’s tendency to label and categorize genres? Do you think it helps or hurts the creative process?
Guest 1: Well, I think it can be both helpful and hurtful. On one hand, categorization can make it easier for listeners to find music they might enjoy by providing a general sense of what to expect. But on the other hand, it can also limit the artistic exploration of an artist and restrict their ability to experiment with different styles.
Guest 2: I agree with that. I think it’s important to not get too caught up in labels and instead focus on creating the best music possible. That being said, it can be useful for promotion and marketing purposes. It’s a balancing act for sure.
Interviewer: Jansi, you’ve been successful in crossing genres and captivating audiences with your music. What inspired you to pursue such a diverse sound, and how did you navigate through the challenges that come with it?
Jansi: I’ve always been drawn to various genres of music, so it felt natural for me to incorporate different styles into my own work. It certainly presented challenges, but I saw them as opportunities to grow and learn. I explored different sounds and collaborated with artists from different backgrounds to broaden my horizons. I think it’s given me a unique perspective and allowed me to connect with listeners on a deeper level.
Interviewer: Y.D., it seems like you’ve experienced some setbacks in your career, but you’ve also had moments of triumph. How do you handle disappointment and stay motivated to keep creating?
Y.D.: Disappointment is always tough to deal with, but I try to learn from my mistakes and use them as fuel to improve. When things are going well, I remind myself to stay humble and grateful. And when they’re not, I remind myself why I started making music in the first place – to express myself and connect with others. It’s all about perspective and staying true to your passion.
Interviewer: You both seem to have strong opinions on the
