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Kaaris

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Bio

Okou Olivier Gnakouri, known professionally as Kaaris, is a Côte d'Ivoire-born French rapper. He began his career in the late 1990s under the name "Fresh." He released a few titles and worked with his brother in Côte d'Ivoire before returning to France when civil war broke out in 2003. In 2007, Kaaris released his mini-album "43rd BIMa" , which helped establish his new artist name. He signed with SACEM and released several albums, notably "Or noir" in 2013, which went gold in France.

Discography

Albums²⁴

Hallyday2021 • AlbumTracks: 1

2.7.02021 • AlbumTracks: 20

2.7.0: Chateau Noir2021 • AlbumTracks: 31

Illimite2020 • AlbumTracks: 1

NRV2020 • AlbumTracks: 1

Freestyle 2.7.02020 • AlbumTracks: 1

Goulag2020 • AlbumTracks: 1

Mauvais Garcon2020 • AlbumTracks: 1

Omega2019 • AlbumTracks: 1

Transfert2019 • AlbumTracks: 1

Or Noir Part 32019 • AlbumTracks: 15

Aieaieouille2019 • AlbumTracks: 1

Vida Loka2019 • AlbumTracks: 1

Debrouillard2018 • AlbumTracks: 1

Livraison2018 • AlbumTracks: 1

Abrorigene2018 • AlbumTracks: 1

Diarabi (Remix)2018 • AlbumTracks: 1

G.O.K.O.U2018 • AlbumTracks: 1

Dozo2017 • AlbumTracks: 16

Kebra2017 • AlbumTracks: 1

Okou Gnakouri2016 • AlbumTracks: 15

Bambou2016 • AlbumTracks: 1

Double F**k2015 • AlbumTracks: 16

Le Bruit De Mon Ame2015 • AlbumTracks: 18

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