Passi

Passi

Born 1972-12-21 (age 53) Brazzaville, Congo
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Biography

Passi, real name Passi Balende, is a Franco-Congolese rapper, singer-songwriter and producer. He is regarded by the specialist press as one of the founding fathers of French rap, along with NTM, IAM and MC Solaar.

Passi first came to prominence as a member of Ministère A.M.E.R., the group he formed with his friends to record the soundtrack to the film La Haine, before embarking on a solo career.

Passi made his television debut in Mamady Sidibé's series Inspecteur Sori : le mamba, then went on to appear in the film No Way, co-produced by Ivorian director Owell Brown. After a few appearances and small roles, in 2019 he landed the lead role in Lisa Bierwirth's film The Prince, which he co-stars in with Austrian actress Ursula Strauss, playing in English for the first time.

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Known For

A Fragile Bond
A Fragile Bond

2019

as Médecin pompiers

La folie des années 90
Skate Or Die
Skate Or Die

2008

as Sylla

Prince
Prince

2021

as Josef

Rap Attack
Rap Attack

2002

as Self

RapLine
RapLine

1993

as Self

French Game
French Game

2019

as Self

Carte blanche à Passi
Carte blanche à Passi

2025

as Himself

Symphonic Hip Hop 5
Secteur Ä
I Rap Therefore I Am