Confronting goals, failures, and successes without the safety net of a group.
"1ntro'p" marks the moment he took full responsibility for his craft, moving away from just dropping "hooks and verses" in a group to creating entire musical pieces alone. Key Themes Description Maturity Tiakola - 1ntrop
The track is a deep dive into Tiakola’s transition from being the face of the group to establishing his own identity. Lyrics that question the validity of words spoken
Lyrics that question the validity of words spoken by others ("everything we said was just words"). The Narrative of "1ntro'p" Putting "the clocks on
(often stylized as "1ntrop") is the opening track of Tiakola's debut solo album, Mélo , released on May 27, 2022. It serves as a personal manifesto that bridges his past as a group member with his future as a solo "cultural architect". The Narrative of "1ntro'p"
Putting "the clocks on time" (a French idiom for setting things straight) after years of waiting for his moment. Tiakola: No Borders, No Limits - Deeds Magazine
Born in the same hospital as Kylian Mbappé, Tiakola grew up in the "Cité des 4000" housing project in La Courneuve.