French The Kid - Tijuana (Official Video)
Celebrated rapper French The Kid today returns with a brand new single “Tijuana”, a powerful, melancholic track laced with deep 808 kicks that blends sombre tones with hard-hitting rhythms. Arriving hot off the back of his Australian tour, French The Kid is building an exciting new chapter of music with his first set of releases since last year’s acclaimed mixtape ‘NO SIGNAL’.
The new single explores themes of escapism and hedonism, painting a vivid, introspective picture of fleeing reality while indulging in fleeting pleasures. With raw emotion and a reflective edge, "Tijuana" marks another standout release for the rapidly ascending artist. The track combines sombre melodies with a fresh, introspective vibe, creating a moody and captivating sound. The track's haunting tones are balanced by the French’s sharp lyricism, delivering a compelling mix of emotion and energy. The latest track follows the release of "Galahad," which has amassed over 1.7 million views and counting on YouTube. "Galahad" showcased his evolution as an artist, and with "Tijuana," he cements his ability to meld introspective lyricism with striking production.
The music video for "Tijuana" was filmed during his Australian tour, showcasing a montage of high-energy crowd footage and shots of daily life on the road. Clips of fan interactions are interspersed with scenes from on-stage performances. The vibrant backdrop of Australia adds a dynamic energy, enhancing the video's lively and personal feel.
“Tijuana is a vibe man. Worked on the beat with a great producer named X10 and the hook just came to me. Tijuana is a play on words, as the original hook was 'Purple Marijuana'.” French The Kid
The current slew of releases follows last year’s critically revered mixtape ‘NO SIGNAL’ which highlighted French The Kid's versatility and deep-rooted connection to his craft. The project received a groundswell of support from the likes of a Wonderland cover feature, NME, Clash, GQ, Complex, WAVE and more, the mixtape garnered over 70 million plays across streaming platforms and was a flag-in-the-sand moment for the esteemed artist.
French The Kid’s ever-climbing presence in the UK scene is impossible to ignore; his Daily Duppy freestyle has racked up 25 million views and counting, reeling off a string of bi-lingual (he can effortlessly switch between English and French), wordplay-heavy verses that turned heads around the country. The versatility of this multifaceted talent shines through without fail; the Essex-born artist is as comfortable singing hooks and producing tracks as he is raining fire on beats with infernal delivery.
French has breached the chart with a string of singles and has received critical playlist and radio support from the likes of BBC Radio 1 (hottest record), 1XTRA Kiss, Clara Amfo, Jack Saunders, Kenny Allstar, DJ Target, Charlie Sloth & Rebecca Judd to name a few. His last project ‘Never Been Ordinary’ is the second highest charting debut mixtape in the UK in 2022, and has racked up over 200 million plays collectively. He has also teamed up with Clean Bandit and Rema on the single “Sad Girls” and jumped on a verse for Bad Boy Chiller Crew’s top 10 hit “BMW” remix.