Roméo Elvis facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Roméo Elvis
Elvis in 2018
Background information
Birth name	Roméo Johnny Elvis Kiki van Laeken
Born	(1992-12-13) 13 December 1992 (age 32) Uccle, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium
Genres	Hip hop alternative hip hop
Occupations	Rapper record producer singer
Instruments	Vocals guitar piano
Years active	2012–present
Labels	Daring Music L'Œil Écoute Laboratoire back in the dayz
Associated acts	Le Motel Lomepal

Roméo Johnny Elvis Kiki van Laeken (born December 13, 1992), known as Roméo Elvis, is a Belgian rapper and music producer. He sings in French.

His music journey started with two mini-albums in 2013 and 2014. These were called Bruxelles c'est devenu la jungle and Famille nombreuse. In 2016, he released another mini-album, Morale. Later, in 2017 and 2018, he released the albums Morale 2 and a special edition called Morale 2 luxe. He made these with producer Le Motel. In 2019, he released Chocolat, and in 2022, Tout Peut Arriver. He often works with the Belgian band L'Or du Commun, the hip hop duo Caballero & JeanJass, and French rapper Lomepal.

About Roméo Elvis

Roméo van Laeken was born in Uccle, Belgium, on December 13, 1992. He comes from a family of artists who speak French. His father, Marka, is a singer. His mother, Laurence Bibot, is a comedian. His younger sister, Angèle, is a famous singer.

Roméo was interested in music from a young age. He developed his own unique style. He grew up in Linkebeek, near Brussels, and later moved to Forest.

His Education and Early Career

After primary school, Roméo went to Saint-Luc Tournai Institute. There, he learned to paint and draw. During this time, he started rapping with his friends. He continued his art studies at ESA 75 in Brussels, focusing on photo-journalism. While studying, he kept rapping and became friends with the group L'Or du Commun.

When his first mini-albums came out, Roméo Elvis worked as a cashier at a supermarket. Even with some success in music, he wasn't earning enough money from rapping alone. Before his album Bruxelles arrive was released, he quit his job. He then focused completely on music.

In 2016, Roméo and producer Le Motel released the mini-album Morale. This was a big step for his music career in Belgium and France. After Morale, they released the album Morale 2 in March 2017. A special double album, Morale 2luxe, followed in February 2018.

In 2019, Roméo Elvis worked with the French sports brand Lacoste. They created a special clothing collection together. That same year, he released his first solo album, Chocolat. This album featured other artists like Matthieu Chedid and Damon Albarn.

In 2020, there were some public discussions about Roméo Elvis's behavior. He later apologized for what he called "inappropriate" actions. Even though no official complaints were made, some brands and artists stopped working with him.

In 2022, Roméo Elvis released his second solo album, Tout peut arriver.

Roméo Elvis's Music Style

Roméo Elvis's music style has changed over time. His first two mini-albums had an old-school hip hop sound. But working with producer Le Motel on Morale and Morale 2 changed his style a lot.

Now, he uses more choruses and electronic sounds. He also mixes in jazz elements from Le Motel. This gives his music a more modern feel.

Who Inspired Him

Many artists have influenced Roméo Elvis. The Belgian group L'Or du Commun, where he started rapping, is one of his main inspirations. You can hear their style in his early music. He also often mentions rapper Caballero as a big inspiration. They met while recording Bruxelles arrive.

For French rap, Roméo Elvis looks up to Alpha Wann from the group 1995. He calls him "the rap master" for how he uses words. Fuzati, from Klub des Loosers, also influences Roméo. He likes Fuzati's darker style and how he makes fun of life. Roméo also mentions the masked rapper in some of his songs. He is also a fan of the French artist Philippe Katerine.

Concerts and Tours

Roméo Elvis started performing concerts when he was close to L'Or du Commun. But his tours really began after Morale was released in 2015. He and Le Motel performed 19 shows across Belgium, France, and Luxembourg.

The release of Morale 2 led to an even bigger tour. They had 29 performances and played at major festivals. These included Dour Festival, Rock en Seine, le Printemps de Bourges, and Garorock.

Personal Life

Roméo Elvis has tinnitus. This is a condition where you hear ringing or buzzing in your ears. It's common among musicians. He has mentioned this in some of his songs, like L'oreille sifflante and Ma tête. He once said that if he earned a lot from rapping, he would donate money to help fight this condition.

Discography

Albums

Other Albums

• 2018: Morale 2Luxe (with Le Motel)

Mini-Albums (EPs)

• 2013: Bruxelles c'est devenu la jungle
• 2014: Famille nombreuse
• 2016: Morale (with Le Motel)
• 2020: Maison

Singles

Featured In

Other Songs

Collaborations

• 2013: L'Or du Commun – Lotus Bleu (feat. Roméo Elvis), in their EP L'Origine
• 2013: L'Or du Commun – Mon Voisin (feat. Roméo Elvis), in L'Or du Commun's EP L'Origine
• 2015: Primero – Deuxième Ombre (feat. Roméo Elvis), in Primero's EP Scénarios
• 2015: Primero – Présidentielles (feat. Roméo Elvis), in Primero's EP Scénarios
• 2015: Stikstof – Dobberman (feat. Roméo Elvis), in Stikstof's album Stikstof/02
• 2016: L'Or du Commun – Mouton Noir (feat. Original Flow Mastaz and Roméo Elvis)
• 2016: Phasm – Souvent (feat. Roméo Elvis), in Phasm's mixtape Phasmixtape Vol. 1
• 2017: Caballero & JeanJass – Vrai ou faux (feat. Roméo Elvis), in their album Double Hélice 2
• 2017: Heystap Squad – Pression (feat. Roméo Elvis), in their EP Pression
• 2017: L'Or du Commun – Apollo (feat. Roméo Elvis), in their EP Zeppelin
• 2017: Lomepal – Billet (feat. Roméo Elvis), in his album Flip
• 2017: Lord Esperanza – Infiniment Vôtre (feat. Roméo Elvis), in his album Polaroïd
• 2017: Roméo Elvis – Carrière, in The Alchemist's EP Paris L.A. Bruxelles
• 2017: Therapie Taxi – Hit Sale (feat. Roméo Elvis), in their album Hit Sale
• 2017: Ulysse – Acid (feat. Roméo Elvis)
• 2017: Zwangere Guy – Low & Lowgisch (feat. Roméo Elvis), in his mixtape Zwangerschapsverlof Vol.3
• 2018: Caballero & JeanJass – Incroyaux (feat. Roméo Elvis), in their album Double Hélice 3
• 2018: Di-Meh – Ride (feat. Roméo Elvis), in Di-Meh's album Focus Part. 2
• 2018: Her – On and On (feat. Roméo Elvis et AnnenMayKantereit), in the album Her
• 2018: Le 77 – La Sape (feat. Roméo Elvis), in their album Bawlers
• 2018: Myth Syzer – Ouais Bébé (feat. Roméo Elvis et Ichon), in his album Bisous
• 2018: Myth Syzer – Tocard (feat. Roméo Elvis), in his album Bisous
• 2018: Roméo Elvis – Il m'a trompé, on DJ Weedim's mixtape La Boulangerie Française Vol.2
• 2018: Roméo Elvis – Méchant, on the original band of Tueurs
• 2018: Senamo – C'est mon boulot (feat. Roméo Elvis), in Senamo's album Poison Bleu
• 2018: Slimka – Crazy Horses (feat. Roméo Elvis et Malala), in Slimka's mixtape No Bad Vol.2
• 2018: Lomepal – 1000 °C (feat. Roméo Elvis)
• 2018: Angèle – Tout oublier (feat. Roméo Elvis) in her album Brol
• 2022: YellowStraps - MERCI (feat. Swing, Roméo Elvis)
• 2022: Primero - Deux deux (feat. Roméo Elvis)
• 2022: Kyo Itachi - Bizentin (feat. Roméo Elvis)
• 2022: Sky - Ganjalove (feat. Roméo Elvis)
• 2022: GUTTI - WOWOWO (feat. Roméo Elvis)

Awards and Nominations

NRJ Music Awards

Red Bull Elektropedia Award

Berlin Music Video Awards

Images for kids

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  Elvis in 2018

See also

In Spanish: Roméo Elvis para niños