Les Messagers du Son

Biography

LMDS, abbreviation for "Les Messagers du Son" was a French language hip hop duo in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in the late 1990s made up of Lyrik and Mélo. It broke up in 2001. Both artists continue their musical careers, Lyrik as K'Maro and Mélo as Vaï. LMDS was formed in 1993 of two immigrant school friends: - Cyril Kamar (Lebanese-Canadian origin), known as Lyrik in the band. He later on became successful as a solo artist, taking the name K'Maro, a hip hop and R&B singer-songwriter and producer...

LMDS, abbreviation for "Les Messagers du Son" was a French language hip hop duo in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in the late 1990s made up of Lyrik and Mélo. It broke up in 2001. Both artists continue their musical careers, Lyrik as K'Maro and Mélo as Vaï.

LMDS was formed in 1993 of two immigrant school friends:
- Cyril Kamar (Lebanese-Canadian origin), known as Lyrik in the band. He later on became successful as a solo artist, taking the name K'Maro, a hip hop and R&B singer-songwriter and producer. He also established and owns K.Pone Inc Music Group entertainment company and "K.Pone Inc" record label as well as "Balbec" line of clothing.
- Adil Takhssait (Moroccan-French-Canadian origin), known as Mélo (sometimes Mélopsy) in the band. He was born on April 24, 1979 in Paris, France. He relocated with his parents to Morocco and later on immigrated to Canada and settled in Montreal, Quebec. After the break-up of the band, Adil Takhssait has launched his solo career and is known by his artistic name Vaï, signed to his earlier band mate Cyril Kamar's owned label K.Pone Inc.
- Although a duo act, LMDS often included Philippe Greiss, composer and arranger for the group, singers Annie and Marco, DJ Benoît and the dancers Pascale, Nathalie and dance director Angelo.

LMDS, Les Messagers du Son has had two successful albums.
- "Les Messagers du Son" (1997)
- "Il Faudrait Leur Dire" (1999)
The debut album of LMDS, the self-titled "Les Messagers du Son" achieved top positions in the Quebec charts and the duo were a revelation in Les FrancoFolies de Montréal music festival in 1999.
They followed that by "Il faudrait leur dire" and a compilation released in France, where both had resided for some time.
After the break-up of the group in 2001, Cyril Kamar (named Lyrik in the band) went solo under the name K.Maro and achieves considerable success internationally with 5 albums to date. Mélo (Adil Takhssait) has also a solo musical career under the name Vaï.

Singles:
- "Cette une belle histoire" with Jodie Resther
- "Joins toi à la dance"
- "Tu me dirais"
- "Le bien de demain"
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