Gradur facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gradur
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Gradur at Fluo Openair in Switzerland in 2023
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| Birth name | Wanani Gradi Mariadi |
| Also known as | Grady |
| Born | November 28, 1990 |
| Origin | Roubaix, Hauts-de-France, France |
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| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | Millenium Barclay |
| Associated acts | Lacrim, Migos, Chief Keef, Alonzo, Niro, Kayna Samet |
Wanani Gradi Mariadi (born on November 28, 1990), known to his fans as Gradur, is a French rapper. He comes from Roubaix, a city in Hauts-de-France, France, and has roots in Congo. Gradur first became famous because of his special rap videos called "Sheguey" freestyles.
Gradur's Music Journey
Gradur began his music career as part of a rap group called 59. He quickly gained many followers online. Because of his growing popularity, he created his own group of friends and artists called "Sheguey Squad." The word "sheguey" means "child of the street" in a language from Congo.
In 2014, Gradur released his first mixtape, called ShegueyVara. A mixtape is like an album, but often has a mix of new songs and remixes. He also released a music video for his song "Traction" that year.
His first official album, L'homme au Bob, came out on February 23, 2015. This album was very popular and featured other famous artists like Niro, Lacrim, Alonzo, Kayna Samet, Chief Keef, and Migos.
Gradur's Music Releases
Gradur has released several successful albums and mixtapes throughout his career.
Albums
- L'homme au bob (2015): This was Gradur's first studio album. It was very popular in France.
- Where Is l'album de Gradur (2016): This album continued his success.
- Zone 59 (2019): This album also did well, selling many copies in France.
Mixtapes
- ShegueyVara (2014): This was his first mixtape, which helped him become well-known.
- ShegueyVara Vol. 2 (2015): This second mixtape was also very popular with his fans.
Popular Songs
Gradur has released many singles, which are individual songs. Some of his well-known songs include "Terrasser" and "Jamais" from 2014. In 2015, he released "Rosa" and "Je m'en vais." Later, in 2019, his song "Ne reviens pas," which featured another artist named Heuss l'Enfoiré, became a number one hit in France. He has also collaborated with many other artists on their songs.
