Continuing his uncompromising and revolutionary lyrical approach, French-Algerian urban poet
Nadir Kouidri, aka
Ridan, offers his unique take on a whole host of issues including anti-capitalism, political corruption, and racism on his fourth studio album,
Madame la République. Inspired by the classic chansons of
Georges Brassens,
Serge Gainsbourg, and
Jacques Brel, the follow-up to 2009's
L'un Est l'Autre includes the single "Ah Les Salauds." ~ Jon O'Brien