V.A. – Dans Ta Rue 3 (2009) Flac + 320kbps

 

Various – Dans Ta Rue 3 is the third volume of the French-speaking underground hip-hop compilation series released by the Brussels-based association SameSame. The project continues the organization’s focus on urban arts and documents another selection of artists connected with the Brussels hip-hop scene. It was released in September 2009.The compilation follows the earlier volumes of Dans Ta Rue, which were created to showcase independent artists working within Belgian francophone hip-hop. Rather than concentrating on a single rapper or group, the series presents a collective portrait of the local scene and its different approaches to rap.Dans Ta Rue 3 reflects the diversity of Brussels underground hip-hop at the end of the 2000s. The project brings together different MCs and styles while remaining rooted in French-language rap and the independent urban culture promoted by SameSame.The musical approach is largely based on traditional hip-hop production, with the emphasis placed on MC performances and lyrical expression. The compilation moves through different forms of underground rap, from personal and youth-oriented writing to more socially focused material. This variety gives the project the character of a local scene document rather than a tightly unified studio album.Contemporary criticism of the compilation was mixed. A review published by Musiczine described the third volume as less convincing than the previous installment, criticizing the simplicity of some of the writing and production. At the same time, the review singled out Wankey’s contribution “Rien à t’offrir” as a particularly strong moment and recognized the continued development of the artists involved.The historical value of Dans Ta Rue 3 lies in its representation of the Belgian underground rather than mainstream French rap. The compilation captures a period when Brussels artists were developing their own networks through independent releases, associations, live events and local hip-hop communities.Released by SameSame, the project forms part of a broader effort to document and promote urban culture in Brussels. Its place within the Dans Ta Rue series makes it especially relevant to collectors and listeners interested in regional Belgian rap and obscure francophone hip-hop.Various – Dans Ta Rue 3 is therefore a useful snapshot of the Brussels underground at the end of the 2000s, preserving a selection of independent voices and the local rap culture surrounding SameSame.

01. Stan, Yassin & Psmaker – Parlez, Parlez…
02. Bertta, Jason Blood & 13Hor – This Is My Hood
03. BD Banx & Tilah – En feat.uring
04. Shek feat. Nassim (SeiZeNeuf) – C’est Pour Vous
05. Arm’s & Ox feat. Nelsun – Cash Money
06. VA – Confiance
07. PS, Stane Yomguy – Poupee
08. Wankey & Dan-T – Rien A T’offrir
09. Sismik feat. MAri’m – L’echo De Nos Voix
10. PPN – No Limit
11. Saladin feat. KLM – Une Seule Terre
12. Scribe feat. Jedinach – De Quel Droit
13. Posa et K.Libre P – Un Son D’en Bas
14. Manza feat. Chab Lahbib – Tension
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