Kool Shen
Bruno Lopes (French: [bʁyno lɔpɛz], Portuguese: [ˈbɾunu ˈlɔpɨʃ]; born 9 February 1966), better known as Kool Shen, is a French rapper, actor and producer, with Portuguese and Breton origins. He is also a break dancer and a graffiti artist. He is a co-founder of Suprême NTM and one of the major figures of French rap.
Kool Shen
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- Full name
- Bruno Lopes.
- Born
- 1966. · Saint-Denis.
- Nationality
- France.
- Occupation
- actor, rapper, poker player and record producer.
- Fields
- hip-hop.
- Languages
- French.
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He was featured on Enhancer's album Electrochoc in the song "Hot".
On 2 November 2009, it was announced by French football club Olympique Lyonnais (OL), in collaboration with Betclic and Universal Music, that Kool Shen's name would feature on the team's shirt in a match against league rivals Olympique de Marseille (OM) the following week. It was the first time that a musical artist's album was promoted on a football shirt. OL and OM went on to play out a memorable 5–5 draw in the match.
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Kool Shen (born 9 January 1966) is documented in the authority records of the Bibliothèque nationale de France.
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1998: "That's my people". 2000: "United we stand" (feat Toy). Directed by J.G. Biggs 2002: "Are You Ready?" (feat Toy). Directed by J.G. Biggs 2004: "Qui suis-je?" (actors: Samuel Le Bihan & Jo Prestia). Directed by J.G. Biggs. 2004: "II shoot IV my people" (feat Big Ali) Directed by J.G. Biggs. 2004: "Un ange dans le ciel". Directed by J.G. Biggs. 2005: "L'avenir est à nous" (feat Rohff & Dadoo). (actor: Tchéky Karyo) Directed by J.G. Biggs. 2005: "That's my people (live)" (feat Sinik & Kery James) Directed by J.G. Biggs. 2006: "HOT" (with Enhancer & David Banner) Directed by HK corp. 2009: "J'reviens" (feat JoeyStarr) (Actor: Philippe Nahon) 2009: "C'est bouillant" (with Salif)
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Kool Shen was born on 9 January 1966.
Kool Shen (Bruno Lopes) et Joeystarr (Didier Morville), le 17 septembre 2008 dans les coulisses du palais omnisports de Paris-Bercy, à la veille du début d'une tournée en France.
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Discography
Dernier round (2005) Kool Shen – Live (2005) Crise de conscience (2009) Sur le fil du rasoir (2016)
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- Wikidata, structured authority record Q246518: Kool Shen
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- “Kool Shen”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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- Gemeinsame Normdatei 1061986578, Kool Shen.
General reference · Deutsche Nationalbibliothek
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Gemeinsame Normdatei 1061986578, Kool Shen.Deutsche Nationalbibliothek
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