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DJ King Flow interviews Napoleon Da Legend for Mixtape Addict 20.

Updated: 2 days ago

French DJ and Producer DJ King Flow Mixtape Addict 20 cover featuring his logos and American and French Hip Hop Rapper and producer Napoleon Da Legend in the upper half, colour image at bottom and at the top.

French DJ King Flow has announced the roster for his latest weekly program, Mixtape Addict, which will include a special interview with Napoleon Da Legend. Scientific Sound Asia, a key player in the Asian music industry, functions as a radio station, event coordinator, and DJ agency, engaging with an international audience.


Since the age of 14, DJ King Flow, a talented musician from France, has had a major impact on the music industry. He is well-known for his captivating mixtapes, which have earned him worldwide recognition and respect. His passion for Rap music fuels his creative vision, inspiring him to break new ground in the genre and receive accolades and recognition from the music community.


DJ King Flow is renowned for his innovative approaches to music production, leading the path in exploring sound mixing and fusion techniques. Collaborating with esteemed artists like Ras Kass, Torae, Juicy J, Tragedy Khadafi, O.C., and Khujo Goodie from Goodie Mob, he demonstrates his talent and versatility in blending various music genres effortlessly.


By transcending cultural barriers, DJ King Flow establishes profound bonds with his audience via his music. His compositions expertly fuse his passion for the genre's heritage, conveying emotions, stories, and personal anecdotes. Through his dedication to refining his artistry and relentless quest for musical excellence, he emerges as a pioneer in the field, inspiring and impacting emerging artists and music aficionados worldwide.


From 2012 onwards, DJ King Flow has committed to connecting cities like New York, Dallas, Providence, Miami, and Seattle. Working closely with his respected collaborator Young Amsterdam, they have built a vibrant Rap community that goes beyond local boundaries. This ambitious project has involved extensive travel across the United States to forge relationships and foster collaborations that go beyond geographical constraints.


In 2015, DJ King Flow launched Mixtape Addict, which quickly gained popularity on radio stations worldwide. By 2019, the team started touring in France, Canada, and New York, debuting the Mixtape Addict Report. This groundbreaking video interview series showcased conversations with well-known rap personalities and influential hip-hop artists, marking a major milestone in spreading hip-hop news to a global audience.


French and American Rapper and producer Napoleon Da Legend performing at the Born 2 Roll Festival, colour image.

Interview Guest: Napoleon Da Legend.


Napoleon Da Legend, hailing from Paris, France, with roots in the Comoros Islands, is a versatile rapper and music producer who has left a notable mark on the hip-hop and Afrobeat genres. Growing up in the Washington, D.C. region, Napoleon Da Legend has been influenced by his time spent in both Washington, D.C. and Brooklyn, New York.


As an independent artist, Napoleon Da Legend has released numerous albums, EPs, and mixtapes, showcasing his unique style and lyrical prowess. His collaborations with notable underground and mainstream artists, such as Raekwon, Sean Price, Capleton, Smif-N-Wesson, Akhenaton (IAM), Wax Tailor, D-Styles, RA the Rugged Man, and Amerigo Gazaway, have further solidified his place in the music industry.


Sunez, a well-known hip-hop journalist, praises Napoleon Da Legend as a crucial MC in today's hip-hop scene, dubbing his distinctive style as "Poetic Diaries." With a rich discography that fuses hip-hop and Afrobeat, Napoleon Da Legend released an impressive ten projects in 2018 alone. Additionally, he has graced the stage at esteemed events like Hip Opsession, Bastille Day, Essence Festival, and the Rocksteady 40th Anniversary on Summer Stage.


Thanks to his bilingual skills, Napoleon Da Legend has been able to share his music in both English and French, expanding his audience and connecting with a wide range of listeners. His commitment to his art and his talent for fusing various musical styles have established him as a highly regarded artist in the hip-hop scene.


DJ King Flow's Mixtape Addict Episode 20 opens with a strong Boom Bap foundation, led by Napoleon Da Legend’s 1 Coin 2 Sides, produced by Akhenaton. Tracks like Famous By Night and Hypothermie extend the synergy between French and American lyricism, bridging Marseille and New York through tight flows and raw production. Back To Basics unites Faf Larage, Relo, and DJ Djel with DJ King Flow, honouring the fundamentals of Hip Hop culture with powerful verses and classic scratching.


French Hip Hop energy rises with Le Règlement (The Payback) and Les Écrits (Remix), where DJ King Flow and Vödoo showcase poetic lyricism over dark, cinematic beats. The blend of French delivery and Boom Bap structure creates a bilingual rhythm that fits seamlessly within the Mixtape Addict ethos. Ras Beats and Freddie Black’s Love You Like That and Black Stax’s Erybody and Ohh Wee (Remix) maintain lyrical integrity and soulful beats, while Kouté and Maintain continue the underground streak with conscious storytelling.


Shifting into heavier tones, Don’t Approach Me by Xzibit and Eminem delivers tension-filled West Coast fire, complemented by RBX, Sccit, and Crooked I’s haunting The Shivers. Snoop Dogg and DJ Premier close that section with The One And Only, blending smooth Californian swagger with New York boom bap production. Curren$y’s Connecting The Dots and 10 To 1 by Kadiz & Ali (St Lunatics) wrap the show with laid-back Southern energy and smooth flow.


The episode concludes with DJ King Flow’s exclusive interview with Napoleon Da Legend, exploring his journey between continents, his collaborations across French and US rap scenes, and the power of hip hop as a global voice. Mixtape Addict 20 captures a multicultural, multi-regional sound—a fusion of Boom Bap roots, French finesse, and West Coast legacy—continuing DJ King Flow’s mission to unite authentic voices on Scientific Sound Asia.


Mixtape Addict episode 20.

Napoleon Da Legend - 1 Coin 2 Sides (Prod Akhenaton)

Napoleon Da Legend & Gyver Hypman - Famous By Night

Napoleon Da Legend, DJ Djel & Alonzo - Hypothermie

DJ King Flow, Faf Larage, Napoleon Da Legend, Relo & DJ Djel - Back To Basics

Kadiz & Ali (St Lunatics) - 10 To 1

DJ King Flow & Vödoo - Le Règlement (The Payback)

DJ King Flow & Vödoo - Les Ecrits (Remix)

Currensy - Connecting The Dots

Ras Beats & Freddie Black - Love You Like That

Black Stax - Erybody (Prod DJ King Flow)

Black Stax - Ohh Wee (Remix) (Prod DJ King Flow)

OSVN, Jay Holly & Kasim Allah - Kouté

oBleak & Johnny Slash - Maintain

Xzibit & Eminem - Don't Approach Me

RBX, Sccit & Crooked I - The Shivers

Snoop Dogg & DJ Premier - The One And Only

DJ King Flow - Interview with Napoleon Da Legend


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