PLK

Born in Paris in 1997, PLK, whose real name is Mathieu Pruski, stands as one of the most influential figures in modern French rap. With a Polish father and a Corsican mother, he takes his stage name from “Polak,” a nod to his origins that he proudly embraces. Passionate about music since childhood, he wrote his first lyrics even before his teenage years and made his debut in several collectives on the Paris scene, including Panama Bende, which gave him his first bearings and audience. PLK quickly developed a distinctive sonic identity, halfway between the raw energy of street rap and a more melodic, introspective approach. His early mixtapes, “Ténébreux” and “Platinum,” helped him make a name beyond the underground and drew the attention of both the media and the general public. In 2018, he took things up a notch with his debut album “Polak,” a genuine critical and commercial success that showcases sincere writing rooted in lived experience, doubts, and the aspirations of a generation searching for meaning. Two years later, “Enna” cemented his place among the heavyweights of French rap with powerful tracks—at times introspective, often unifying—where razor-sharp flows, catchy hooks, and meticulous production converge. On stage as in the studio, PLK stands out for his natural ease and unvarnished authenticity. Drawing inspiration from trap, UK drill, and French chanson, he has crafted a hybrid universe where melody meets the street and confessional writing blends with performance. Surrounded by artists such as Nekfeu, Niska, Maes, and Hamza, he multiplies collaborations while asserting a coherent and personal artistic direction. Balancing popular success with loyalty to his roots, PLK today stands as a complete artist, able to electrify crowds while remaining deeply human—a witness to an era in which rap is as much lived as it is listened to.