An American rapping in French? Yes. Matthew Maxi makes it real. Born in New York to Haitian parents, the rapper channels his culture through bars with Swiss precision. Raised on a soundtrack of soul, jazz, and Caribbean sounds, it was only after moving to Geneva that he truly found himself through hip-hop.

Blending these worlds, he’s crafted his own brand of romantic trap in the mother tongue of rap. Introspective and driven, his music turns raw emotions into heartfelt messages over heavy 808 landscapes and fresh, modern production. With natural American showmanship, he becomes one with the crowd… his performances breathe his message. From freestyling live on Couleur 3 to captivating a packed Théâtre de l'Alhambra as an opener, his motto is simple: “I just do what I love.” He also soaks in the energy of Swiss rap.

Now dropping verses in French, he plays with his unique accent and flow to make his messages hit harder than ever, connecting with audiences like never before.