Monarchie Absolue (feat. Alkpote) Today

: Alkpote plays a "dirty" old-school detective with stereotypical views, while Hassani plays the elite, highly skilled lead investigator.

This track is often cited as a benchmark for "crossing over" in the French music scene, demonstrating a unique alliance between the pop mainstream and the rap underground. Monarchie absolue (feat. Alkpote)

Produced by and written by Hassani, Alkpote, and Jok'Air , the track blends pop and trap elements. Monarchie absolue (feat. Alkpote)

: The title plays on the artists' respective nicknames—Alkpote is known as "L'Empereur" (The Emperor) and Bilal Hassani as "Le Roi" (The King) or "King B" .

The Official Music Video utilizes self-deprecating humor to address the friction between the artists' public personas: : A cinematic "buddy cop" parody. : Alkpote plays a "dirty" old-school detective with

: A young pop singer known for representing France at Eurovision 2019, celebrated as an LGBTQ+ icon.

: A legendary figure in French "horrorcore" rap, known for crude, provocative, and historically controversial lyrics. Alkpote) Produced by and written by Hassani, Alkpote,

is a high-profile collaborative single released on October 10, 2019 , featuring the unexpected duo of pop artist Bilal Hassani and underground rap veteran Alkpote . The track appeared on the reissue of Bilal Hassani's debut album, Kingdom . Context and Origins