Passi

Born: 1972-12-21

Passi, real name Passi Balende, is a Franco-Congolese rapper, singer-songwriter and producer. He is regarded by the specialist press as one of the founding fathers of French rap, along with NTM, IAM and MC Solaar. Passi first came to prominence as a member of Ministère A.M.E.R., the group he formed with his friends to record the soundtrack to the film La Haine, before embarking on a solo career. Passi made his television debut in Mamady Sidibé's series Inspecteur Sori : le mamba, then went on to appear in the film No Way, co-produced by Ivorian director Owell Brown. After a few appearances and small roles, in 2019 he landed the lead role in Lisa Bierwirth's film The Prince, which he co-stars in with Austrian actress Ursula Strauss, playing in English for the first time.


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French Game

as Self
Released: 2019-04-08

A chronological and thematic history of French rap, told through a list of 11 short films,...

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Prince

as Josef
Released: 2021-09-30

Perhaps they should never have met, but fate wanted otherwise. Monika and Joseph. She is a...

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Skate Or Die

as Sylla
Released: 2008-06-11

Jérôme and Benjamin are two young skateboarders whose carefree existence is turned upside down...

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Rap Attack

as Self
Released: 2002-05-10

A documentary at the heart of French rap: its beginnings, its history, its influences. Featuring...

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Secteur Ä

as uncredited
Released: 2018-02-23

One of the hottest groups in French rap in the 90s is making a comeback this year. A few months...

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A Fragile Bond

as Médecin pompiers
Released: 2019-11-18

Mina was adopted from Ethiopia by Judith and Lionel, a married couple who already were the...

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La folie des années 90

as uncredited
Released: 2010-03-01

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RapLine

as Self
Released: 1993-09-10

Between 1990 and 1993, at a time when rap was not yet on the radio in France, Olivier Cachin...

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NRJ Music Awards 2005 - Les clips

as Self
Released: 2005-01-01

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Symphonic Hip Hop 5

as Self
Released: 2020-11-07

"Hip Hop Symphonique" features French rap's greatest hits, arranged and performed live with the...

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I Rap Therefore I Am

as Self
Released: 1999-01-01

Rap ? Violent words, a social chronicle without complacency at a time of the politically correct...

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Victoires de la musique

as Self - Bisso Na Bisso
First aired: 1985-11-23

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Victoires de la musique

as Self
First aired: 1985-11-23

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Salut les Terriens !

as Self (guest)
First aired: 2006-11-04

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La chanson de l'année

as Self
First aired: 2004-06-05

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Star Academy

as Self
First aired: 2001-10-20

Star Academy is a French reality television show produced by the Dutch company Endemol. It...

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