Dadju

Dadju, a French-Congolese singer, songwriter, and composer, has achieved diamond records and critical acclaim through his solo career and collaborations, showcasing his versatility across R&B, hip hop, afropop, and soul. After releasing his debut solo album ‘Gentleman 2.0’ in 2017, Dadju swiftly achieved a diamond record for the project, featuring the international hit ‘Jaloux.’ This immediate success led to his recognition as ‘French newcomer of the Year’ at the NRJ Music Awards in 2018. Prior to his solo breakthrough, Dadju honed his craft as part of the acclaimed duo The Shin Sekaï with Abou Tall from 2012 to 2016, where they released popular mixtapes including ‘The Shin Sekaï Vol. I’ (2013) and ‘Volume II’ (2014), culminating in their album ‘Indéfini’ in 2016, all under the Wati B label.

His early career also included performing with the group Sexion d’Assaut, showcasing his versatility across R&B, hip hop, afropop, and soul. Building on his solo momentum, Dadju released the ambitious two-part album ‘Poison’ and ‘Antidote’ in 2019, which featured the popular track ‘Compliqué.’ The re-release of this combined project achieved triple platinum certification by 2020, further solidifying his commercial impact and consistently topping the French charts. Expanding his public profile beyond music, Dadju participated in the Amazon Prime Video show ‘Celebrity Hunted: Chasse à l’homme’ in 2021, competing alongside his brother Darcy and demonstrating his appeal across entertainment mediums. Dadju’s consistent artistic output has seen his albums, including ‘Gentleman 2.0’ (2017) and ‘Poison’ (2019), regularly reach the top of the French charts.

His collaborative history, from his early work with Sexion d’Assaut and The Shin Sekaï to his mainstream presence on Prime Video and his philanthropic endeavors, positions him as a multifaceted and impactful artist with broad appeal.