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Monsieur Belange Breaks the Seal With “Jack in the Box”

"Jack in the Box" stamps the re-entry of an artist who's turned trauma into tempo

Monsieur Belange blends soul and edge in the upcoming track, reflecting his life and how he came from the other side. This track is not just a single; it is a statement of rebirth emotionally and artistically that are so intertwined it is hard to tell them apart, which is Belange’s point.

Belange Unboxed

Los Angeles-based artist Monsieur Belange is a singer-songwriter known for blending soulful vocals, rap, and controversial lyrics. Inspired by the 90s hip hop sound and Chris Brown, his music explores themes of love, freedom, culture, and hope. This unique narrative comes from Monsieur Belange’s belief that music is a medium he uses to share his story and a testimony meant ot inspire others. It is his service to God and humanity. 

Monsieur aims to move the hip-hop culture forward without engaging in unnecessary beefs and relying on his lyrical prowess, rhythm, and flow. He refuses to enter the petty cycles of clout-chasing hip hop. He doesn’t beef with others; he builds using his lyricism and music as tools to highlight his lyrical skill over being a spectacle. Monsieur Belange has struck a unique chord, using hip-hop as his testimony without compromising its edge.

A Beat From the Brink

Shortly after releasing his first single in 2023, Monsieur Belange narrowly escaped a death trap. He was stalked, twice robbed, and felt he was being psychologically tortured, which led to him avoiding his home for months for fear of his life. He overcame this ordeal with faith in God, perseverance, and self-belief when people doubted him. 

Monsieur Belange’s re-emergence as an industry plant is nuanced in Hollywood’s music industry playbook. This artist takes his craft seriously, and his reflective lyrics showcase the raw emotion that he feels after his harrowing experience. Shortly after its release “Jack in the Box” charted at NO 42 in the hip-hop category on US iTunes chart.

A SUMMER ANTHEM

Monsieur Belange‘s style shines through the rap lyrics of “Jack in the Box”, underscoring his love of 90s hip-hop. He has a soul singer’s cadence that harmonizes with the track’s smoky keys and haunting hooks. The song sounds as if it were meant to, emotionally and artistically engage its audience in a conversation or dance. After only being removed for a couple of years, the artist is dropping the track from the trauma that shapes the track in Monsieur Belange’s defining way.

What’s Next

“Jack in the Box” is an exciting rebirth of the talented artist, with profound lyrics that balance pain and poetry. Just under the surface of the lyrics lies Monsieur Belange’s creativity. 

Stream “Jack in the Box” on Spotify, and follow Monsieur Belange on Instagram and YouTube for more glimpses into a comeback that refuses to play by the rules.

 

Words by Guest Contributor Jason Phillips

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