Grand Corps Malade Releases New Album "Voir la mer" and Prepares for Tour

Grand Corps Malade, the French slam poet and film director, has released a new album titled "Voir la mer," marking twenty years since his debut album. The release comes as he prepares to embark on a tour. The occasion prompted a career retrospective in an interview with Le Monde's weekly feature "L'Epoque," which pays for a drink with a notable figure each week. In the conversation, Grand Corps Malade reflected on a career defined by committed engagement. He stated that he grew up in an era when being racist was shameful, a remark that anchors the interview's discussion of social attitudes and his own artistic stance. The article was published on September 18, 2026, on lemonde.fr. Beyond his music, Grand Corps Malade is also known as a filmmaker. The new album arrives two decades after his first, framing the release as a milestone in a long-running career. The interview is part of the regular "Un apéro avec" series, in which Le Monde's "L'Epoque" section treats a guest to a drink while discussing their life and work.