Baicikeul Benoit releases his compelling new single “À VÉLO”. This politically charged track represents a powerful collaboration between French innovation and Burmese resistance, combining infectious beats with meaningful social commentary.
“À VÉLO” was born from an important meeting between Baicikeul Benoit and Ah Moon, a talented Burmese singer who sought refuge in France. Ah Moon actively supports the rebellion against the military junta currently controlling Burma, and this collaboration brings together two artists united by their commitment to freedom and social justice.The partnership creates a unique sound that mixes Baicikeul’s signature Vélectro style with Ah Moon’s passionate vocals and political message. Together, they have created something that speaks directly to the heart while making your body want to move.
From the very first beat, “À VÉLO” grabs your attention with captivating and lively rhythms that have a sharp edge. The intro beats set the tone for what’s coming – an energetic ride that you won’t want to end. The vocals hit every beat perfectly, never missing a moment, and flow steadily with the rhythm in a way that feels completely natural. Both artists work together in perfect harmony. They are completely in sync with the beats and vocals, creating an energy in their delivery that feels passionate and real. The beats are so irresistible that they give you movement vibes.
Baicikeul Benoit has developed a unique hip-hop-electro sound that is touched by urban poetry. His lyrics speak directly to your gut with verses that tell the truth about the world as it is. He believes that joy is like a hard drug – it pushes us to go out, to the movies, to have drinks, and to fall in love. We need joy like we need breathing. To do justice to this basic human need for joy, Baicikeul chooses to get involved and tell the world exactly as it is, using carefully crafted and polished lyrics that don’t hide from difficult truths.
Baicikeul’s musical journey started when he was a teenager, tapping out rhythms on anything he could find – tables, pots, anything that would make a sound. He practiced so much that he tired out his brothers with his constant rhythm-making. Years later, those pots have become professional pads, and he now produces politically engaged sounds and lyrics that matter.
His love for minimalist, syncopated beats shows in every track he creates. He tweaks these beats carefully on Ableton, creating sounds that are both simple and complex at the same time. His music carries traces of the instrumentalist friends he has recorded with, his family, and influences like Andres and Chloé K.
The result of all this experience and passion is a striking, melodious poetry that sits somewhere between Vladimir Cauchemar and Philippe Katerine. Baicikeul creates polished productions that tackle big, important topics. He doesn’t shy away from confronting artificial intelligence, problems with the media, and climate inaction. But he does it in a way that combines humour with catchy melodies.
The release of “À VÉLO” on the day before the Tour de France began is no accident. The song’s title, which means “By Bike” in English, connects perfectly with France’s biggest cycling event. But this is about movement, freedom, and the power that comes from working together to create change.
“À VÉLO” represents everything that makes Baicikeul Benoit’s Vélectro music special. It’s political without being preachy, danceable without being shallow, and meaningful without being boring. The collaboration with Ah Moon adds an international dimension that shows how music can bring people together across borders and cultures.
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