IAM

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IAM Tour & Ticket Details

  • Upcoming shows
  • Past shows
06
Aug

IAM in Gatineau

Gatineau, Canada

11
Aug

IAM in Montreal

Montreal, Canada

04
Sep

IAM in Montpellier

Montpellier, France

05
Sep

Golden Coast Festival - Pass 2 Jours - Vendredi & Samedi in CORCELLES LES MONTS

Dijon, France

05
Sep

IAM Bigflo et oli Caballero & JeanJass Danyl Hamza Jokair Lacrim MC Solaar Tagne Vald Ziak Gazo Laylow Oxmo Puccino Adèle Castillon Arma Jackson Dalí Kaaris Mairo OBOY RimK Rilès Tayc thea Alonzo La Fouine sch theodora Le Juiice 1PLIKÉ140 Genezio H JeuneCrack TIF Wallace Cleaver L2B Juste Shani TH THEODORT Dina Ayada Jolagreen23 AMK Asinine Yorssy in Corcelles Les Monts

Corcelles Les Monts,

05
Sep

IAM Jokair Laylow Arma Jackson OBOY Alonzo sch 1PLIKÉ140 Wallace Cleaver Jolagreen23 Yorssy Gazo GIMS Ninho Niska Bigflo & Oli Tayc ElGrandeToto Genezio Dina Ayada La Fouine Kaaris JRK 19 RimK Ziak TIF IAM Lacrim MC Solaar Hamza Le Juiice Theodora THEODORT SCH Adèle Castillon La Mano 1.9 Vald Rilès Sonny Rave Oxmo Puccino Caballero & JeanJass Tagne Asinine THÉA H JeuneCrack Danyl Juste Shani Darlean Lorkestra Mara ELFIGO Green Montana Franglish KeBlack L2B Mara Maraboutage Swave Theodora Dàlì in Corcelles Les Monts

Corcelles Les Monts,

06
Sep

IAM in Corcelles Les Monts

Corcelles Les Monts,

06
Sep

IAM in Oloron Ste Marie

Pau, France

07
Sep

IAM in Corcelles Les Monts

Corcelles Les Monts,

20
Sep

IAM in Paris

Paris, France

About IAM

The first French rap group to release an album, IAM have mixed rage and intelligence throughout a discography that spans three decades, all the while constantly discovering new dimensions to assure hip-hop heads in their home country that there is no need to envy the U.S. The group has roots in hip-hop's birthplace that date back to the early '80s, when founding member Philippe Fragione (aka Chill, later Akhenaton) started making trips to New York City, during which he networked with several rap artists. The visits culminated in Fragione's featured spot on Choice MC's 1988 track "This Is the B Side," released on the Idlers label. By that point, Fragione had also been active in Marseille with Eric Mazel (DJ Khéops) and Geoffroy Mussard (Jo, later Shurik'n), and when he returned there, the trio were eventually joined by producer Pascal Perez (Imhotep) and MCs François Mendy (Kephren) and Malek Brahimi (Freeman). The crew became IAM ("I am"), an acronym for Imperial Asiatic Men and Invasion Arrivée de Mars, among other phrases. In 1990, IAM circulated a cassette of demo recordings that contained the Egyptian touch that became their trademark, also reflected in the lyrics, which displayed an openness and wider point of view than the usual street perspectives. They garnered considerable attention as they opened for Madonna on dates of her Blond Ambition World Tour and subsequently released their first album, ...De la Planète Mars, through Virgin in 1991. It was the first rap album ever released by a French group, and notably approached different subjects and moods with ease and honesty. Ombre Est Lumière, a double album, followed in 1993. (A single-disc version appeared a year later.) The set included "Je Danse le Mia," a track that put the group on radios and dancefloors across France, and IAM used their increased exposure via press interviews and television appearances to express and affirm their political views. After the group received a Victoire de la Musique award, Fragione went solo and collaborated with the new guard of Marseille, the Fonky Family. Shurik'n, Imhotep, and Malek also drifted toward solo projects. Ombre Est Lumière was eventually certified platinum by SNEP. IAM eventually reconvened for the preparation of their third and most successful album. Partially recorded in the U.S. and released in 1997, L'École du Micro d'Argent is regarded as a powerful milestone in French rap, an accomplished piece of art that extended beyond the borders of the French language. It topped charts in France and Belgium, and was eventually certified diamond in the former. After the shock wave receded, the members refocused on personal projects. Akhenaton co-wrote, co-directed, and appeared in the film Comme un Aimant, and assembled music from many of the singers he had loved in his childhood, including Isaac Hayes, Minnie Riperton, and Marlena Shaw, for the soundtrack. It took a few more years for IAM to return with a new album. Revoir un Printemps arrived in 2003 and reminded listeners of the freshness of the group's sound, contradicting assertions that rap had lost its original spirit. Despite a newfound maturity, IAM continued to include their share of fun, with Method Man and Redman featured on "Noble Art," and even Beyoncé and Syleena Johnson taking part in the adventure. The group continued to record every few years, releasing Saison 5 in 2007, Arts Martiens and IAM in 2013, and Rêvolution in 2017. Although the group's single releases weren't scaling the same heights as they had in earlier decades, each parent release peaked within the Top Ten of the French albums chart. ~ Vincent Latz, Rovi

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About IAM

The first French rap group to release an album, IAM have mixed rage and intelligence throughout a discography that spans three decades, all the while constantly discovering new dimensions to assure hip-hop heads in their home country that there is no need to envy the U.S. The group has roots in hip-hop's birthplace that date back to the early '80s, when founding member Philippe Fragione (aka Chill, later Akhenaton) started making trips to New York City, during which he networked with several rap artists. The visits culminated in Fragione's featured spot on Choice MC's 1988 track "This Is the B Side," released on the Idlers label. By that point, Fragione had also been active in Marseille with Eric Mazel (DJ Khéops) and Geoffroy Mussard (Jo, later Shurik'n), and when he returned there, the trio were eventually joined by producer Pascal Perez (Imhotep) and MCs François Mendy (Kephren) and Malek Brahimi (Freeman). The crew became IAM ("I am"), an acronym for Imperial Asiatic Men and Invasion Arrivée de Mars, among other phrases. In 1990, IAM circulated a cassette of demo recordings that contained the Egyptian touch that became their trademark, also reflected in the lyrics, which displayed an openness and wider point of view than the usual street perspectives. They garnered considerable attention as they opened for Madonna on dates of her Blond Ambition World Tour and subsequently released their first album, ...De la Planète Mars, through Virgin in 1991. It was the first rap album ever released by a French group, and notably approached different subjects and moods with ease and honesty. Ombre Est Lumière, a double album, followed in 1993. (A single-disc version appeared a year later.) The set included "Je Danse le Mia," a track that put the group on radios and dancefloors across France, and IAM used their increased exposure via press interviews and television appearances to express and affirm their political views. After the group received a Victoire de la Musique award, Fragione went solo and collaborated with the new guard of Marseille, the Fonky Family. Shurik'n, Imhotep, and Malek also drifted toward solo projects. Ombre Est Lumière was eventually certified platinum by SNEP. IAM eventually reconvened for the preparation of their third and most successful album. Partially recorded in the U.S. and released in 1997, L'École du Micro d'Argent is regarded as a powerful milestone in French rap, an accomplished piece of art that extended beyond the borders of the French language. It topped charts in France and Belgium, and was eventually certified diamond in the former. After the shock wave receded, the members refocused on personal projects. Akhenaton co-wrote, co-directed, and appeared in the film Comme un Aimant, and assembled music from many of the singers he had loved in his childhood, including Isaac Hayes, Minnie Riperton, and Marlena Shaw, for the soundtrack. It took a few more years for IAM to return with a new album. Revoir un Printemps arrived in 2003 and reminded listeners of the freshness of the group's sound, contradicting assertions that rap had lost its original spirit. Despite a newfound maturity, IAM continued to include their share of fun, with Method Man and Redman featured on "Noble Art," and even Beyoncé and Syleena Johnson taking part in the adventure. The group continued to record every few years, releasing Saison 5 in 2007, Arts Martiens and IAM in 2013, and Rêvolution in 2017. Although the group's single releases weren't scaling the same heights as they had in earlier decades, each parent release peaked within the Top Ten of the French albums chart. ~ Vincent Latz, Rovi

IAM's Concerts & Tour Dates

Date Event name Venue
06 Aug 2025 IAM in Gatineau Theatre du Casino du Lac-Leamy, Gatineau, QC, Canada
11 Aug 2025 IAM in Montreal L'Olympia, Montreal, QC, Canada
04 Sep 2025 IAM in Montpellier Le Zénith, Montpellier, LA, France
05 Sep 2025 Golden Coast Festival - Pass 2 Jours - Vendredi & Samedi in CORCELLES LES MONTS PARC DE LA COMBE A LA SERPENT, Dijon, BO, France
05 Sep 2025 IAM, Bigflo et oli, Caballero & JeanJass, Danyl, Hamza, Jok'air, Lacrim, MC Solaar, Tagne, Vald, Ziak, Gazo, Laylow, Oxmo Puccino, Adèle Castillon, Arma Jackson, Dalí, Kaaris, Mairo, OBOY, Rim'K, Rilès, Tayc, thea, Alonzo, La Fouine, sch, theodora, Le Juiice, 1PLIKÉ140, Genezio, H JeuneCrack, TIF, Wallace Cleaver, L2B, Juste Shani, TH, THEODORT, Dina Ayada, Jolagreen23, AMK, Asinine, Yorssy in Corcelles Les Monts PARC DE LA COMBE A LA SERPENT, Corcelles Les Monts
05 Sep 2025 IAM, Jok'air, Laylow, Arma Jackson, OBOY, Alonzo, sch, 1PLIKÉ140, Wallace Cleaver, Jolagreen23, Yorssy, Gazo, GIMS, Ninho, Niska, Bigflo & Oli, Tayc, ElGrandeToto, Genezio, Dina Ayada, La Fouine, Kaaris, JRK 19, Rim'K, Ziak, TIF, IAM, Lacrim, MC Solaar, Hamza, Le Juiice, Theodora, THEODORT, SCH, Adèle Castillon, La Mano 1.9, Vald, Rilès, Sonny Rave, Oxmo Puccino, Caballero & JeanJass, Tagne, Asinine, THÉA, H JeuneCrack, Danyl, Juste Shani, Darlean, Lorkestra, Mara, ELFIGO, Green Montana, Franglish, KeBlack, L2B, Mara, Maraboutage, Swave, Theodora, Dàlì in Corcelles Les Monts PARC DE LA COMBE A LA SERPENT, Corcelles Les Monts
06 Sep 2025 IAM in Corcelles Les Monts PARC DE LA COMBE A LA SERPENT, Corcelles Les Monts
06 Sep 2025 IAM in Oloron Ste Marie FRONTON MUNICIPAL, Pau, AQ, France
07 Sep 2025 IAM in Corcelles Les Monts PARC DE LA COMBE A LA SERPENT, Corcelles Les Monts
20 Sep 2025 IAM in Paris Philharmonie de Paris, Paris, IL, France

IAM's Popular songs

  • Je danse le Mia
  • Petit frère
  • L'empire du côté obscur

Frequently Asked Questions

Some of IAM's most popular songs include Je danse le Mia, Petit frère, L'empire du côté obscur. These tracks have impressed fans and helped cement their place in the music industry.

You can listen to IAM's music on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. Their most popular songs include Je danse le Mia, Petit frère, L'empire du côté obscur, and more.

IAM is known for their distinctive sound in the french hip hop genre, often blending elements of old school rap francais, making them a unique voice in the music world.

You can find the ticket details about IAM concert from AllEvents.