In 2010, France discovered a young 26-year-old singer with an atypical look to say the least: big glasses, shirt and bow tie, Ben l’Oncle Soul. At this time, the country became acquainted with a soulful and powerful voice with Soulman and it was immediately a hit. “It was really a blast. It’s also a good business card behind and then it gives you confidence to be able to offer very personal things behind. » explains the singer. Ben l’Oncle Soul will then propose projects in collaboration with the guitarist Waxx but also with the rappers of IAM. ” With All my lifeI came back to rap, I wanted less retro influences. I grew up with the energy of hip-hop and on stage it formed me. I kept coming across Diams, Oxmo, IAM, I was always with them and they had this ability to reverse the energy of a room. » remembers the native of Chambray-lès-Tours.
In March 2025, Ben l’Oncle Soul returns with a new album, “with hip-hop, ragga, a little soul and a few nods to my career. This project is really who I really am,” promises Benjamin Duterde, his real name.
The full interview with Ben l’Uncle Soul can be found at the top of this article.