The Princes of the City, Tonton you stayed…And if these hits from the 2000s came out? What if their authors, group 113, returned to the forefront. Not impossible when we discover the remarks by its leader Rim’K in the columns of Parisian this October 7. So, The Princes of the City113’s first album, unveiled 25 years ago, is about to be released “by the end of the year” assure Rim’K to our colleagues. Excellent news because impossible to hear it for 15 years !
Indeed, since 2009 it has been removed from sale and streaming platforms due to problems of copyright. Sold in 500,000 copies, it is criticized for certain sampler pieces of Marvin Gaye’s hits or from Curtis Mayfield. Unpaid rights, at the time, by the publishers of 113. But everything seems to be working out. Indeed, here it is “two years“, let the leader of the group fight.”I have a twenty-five year career, I am a producer myself, so I bought the original recording tapes from the album” he tells Parisian.
113: after the return of the cult album, a tour?
If we are talking about 113 again it is because a documentary was recently broadcast on Arte and restarted the machine. A documentary on DJ Medhiflagship producer and composer of French rap and French Touch – the group formed by Rim’K, AP and Mokobé. From the artist, leader of 113, claims to have received “nice suggestions“ for the group to reform.
A CD and why not, then, a tour? “There’s a chance we can do it. We have requests, great proposals for concerts, for a film, too, to tell the story of the 113. (…) But for that, ‘The Princes of the City’ really needs to be able to stand out. For us, it’s the starting point for everything else” assure Rim’K au Parisian.
Until then, 113 fans can note an important date. Rim’K will be in concert at the Adidas Arena in Paris on December 12, 2025 to celebrate his 25th career. “Whatever happens, friends will come and replay songs from 113 and Princes de la ville” warns the 46-year-old rapper.
