Rhythm + Flow France (Nouvelle École)

I think new judges might bring a new vibe.

They're very different artists.

SCH, we know his judgment, his versatility.

He's really proved himself.

SDM is a heavy rapper.

He's the man of the moment.

He represents the hardcore side of rap.

- - Aya is a superstar.

She's an icon of French music.

They're here to follow their dreams. That's what it's all about.

NEW TALENTS

This isn't a game.

I'm here for my brothers.

Now I'm in debt, and scared. 100,000 euros could change my life.

Rhythm + Flow France is a way out.

I could really help out my family.

-I can rap, I can sing... -Are they ready for me? Not even close.

Every moment on Rhythm + Flow France

is another step towards success.

Rhythm + Flow France, are you ready?

THE RAP COMPETITION

Make some noise!

I really liked it.

NEW RULES

-New challenges for Rhythm + Flow France. -So much pressure.

Let's go to the point!

Ready to go to battle?

-Everybody! -What up!

That was crazy!

Sick!

-Bro, I wanna slap you. -What a bastard!

-Fuck you! -You're all on borrowed time.

Wait, whoa!

Pull up, pull up, pull up!

What are you even doing here?

ONLY ONE CHANCE

I'm really bummed, you know...

Fuck, this sucks!

It's just too cruel.

Man, I just don't know.

Hold on, guys. Just wait. It's so hard to choose.

I changed my mind because I had doubts.

It's the toughest final. Toughest.

If you don't give people a part of you, they'll never hear you.

That's what a real artist does.

What's at stake here for you? A career, a life, 100K. Do you wanna lose?

-I killed it! -

TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE

Rhythm + Flow France, the grand finale!

-Argh! -

Who will walk away with 100K?

Okay!

Yes!

Incredible!

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Now, that's what I'm talking about!

RHYTHM + FLOW FRANCE

So, I'm curious, why'd you join Rhythm + Flow France ?

-Well, I wanted to do it from the start. -Oh, really?

It's true. Scouting new talent is my passion.

Very nice.

But I know people will be skeptical of me because they know I'm not a rapper.

It's okay, I'll vouch for you.

You have a good ear and experience with making hits.

Madam Hitmaker they call you. You're world-renowned.

Am I right?

What about you? Why did you wanna be a judge?

To tell you the truth, I didn't have a lot of experience before this.

Actually, it could be me in their shoes.

I'll empathize with certain things but still demand their very best.

Interesting.

Do you have any tips for us newbies? Any friendly advice?

Tips of the trade. I don't know if I'd call it advice,

but... just be yourselves.

-That's it. -For sure.

Just speak your mind.

Maybe we'll discover the next big star.

-The next generation. -Yeah.

I hope to find someone even better than us.

I want someone off the chain, who blows me away.

Mm. I love hearing new artists.

Worst case, worst case... it'll be a three-way tie.

-Oh, wow. -A tie? Right, okay.

Let's begin.

- Let's go. -

-Is that siren? Oh, no. -No way! It's the po-po!

How funny, Aya getting stopped by the po-po.

Things are gonna be different this year.

We made quite a few changes for season three.

We're gonna start in Paris with auditions.

We're getting right down to business.

AUDITIONS

It's a new season with new challenges.

French rap is everywhere,

so the talent today comes from all over France.

This season, you better be ready.

Today it's gonna be an all-out war, because we'll hear around 20 artists,

and only ten are gonna move on.

I'm really excited.

I think the judges are gonna be harsher this season.

They're gonna expect more.

DADI 22 YEARS OLD

There's always a little bit of stress.

We're worried. There's the audience, the judges... It's intense.

You can feel it in your stomach.

Has anyone met the judges? Like last seasons?

-We're all new. -Semper?

It's gonna be different this season. There might be surprises.

There's so much at stake. If I think too much, I'm gonna choke.

My diaphragm will contract, I'll run out of breath.

-How would you spend the money? -With 100K?

-I'd put it on red at the casino. -First you gotta win.

-I'd pay Aya to feature. -

I'm telling you, Aya is the real deal!

She's the only female French artist known in the US.

You feel me? She's a Black woman too. That means something.

She really blew up.

SDM is great live.

- Yeah. - That hip-hop vibe...

-Kinda more like... -Something more...

Yeah, yeah, totally.

I really need to breathe.

I'm just waiting for when they call me and say,

"Your turn, go out and rap. The audience is here. Let's go."

Paris, make some noise!

Rhythm + Flow France, season three!

Make some serious noise for our new DJ, Andy 4000!

We're honored to welcome back Mr. Marseille himself...

Make some noise for SCH!

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New season! New judges!

-The Queen Aya Nakamura! -

Everybody!

Let's go!

Like we said, new season, new judges!

I wanna hear you scream for

SDM!

Let's go!

Everyone good?

It's great to be here. And I really hope that all our artists fuck shit up.

We're here to find that gem. The one who deserves 100K.

Alright, let's hear some new talent.

James Loup, you're up. Let's go.

Let's go, my boy!

-Come on! - We got this.

- Kill it, kill it. - Let's go. Kill it!

- Let's go! -

Watch your step. Three, two, one... You're on. Go.

OUR TEAM IS HERE FOR YOU

What's your name, brother?

I'm James Loup.

- "I'm James Loup." - I'm James Loup.

I like that.

-When did you start rapping? -About six or seven years ago.

What do you think, guys? Ready to go?

- No, I have one small question. - Yeah?

How would you spend the money?

Ohh.

I'm curious.

If I won the money,

I'd buy a new RV because I make music in my RV in the woods.

Okay!

- I want a bigger RV. -I like him!

This is my RV. This is where I make all my music.

This is where it all happens.

I salvaged the vehicle around five years ago.

And I set up my studio inside.

It brings me peace being around the trees.

When I'm out here, the only thing I'm listening to are my two speakers.

I lose myself in rap.

This is my music. And I need it.

When I'm here, in this outdoor environment, I'm home.

I've been doing music for seven years.

Now I'm ready for France to hear the music I made in my van.

I deserve to be in Rhythm + Flow France because rap is my life.

I'm up for the challenge. Let's go.

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