20syl is a French hip-hop duo formed by childhood friends Mathieu Brossard (20syl) and Manu Djob (Mr. Flash) in the late 1990s. Brossard handles lyrics and rapping while Djob produces the beats, working in a boom-bap style. They released their debut album '1000 Times' in 2004.
In 2006, their single 'La boum du soir' drew some criticism for its depiction of violence and police brutality. They followed with albums 'Terre Neuve' in 2009 and 'Motifs' in 2012, showing a more introspective and experimental side. They've collaborated with artists like Oddisee, La Caution, TTC, and C2C.
Their 2016 album 'Ongoing Thing' featured the track 'Ongoing Thing (feat. Oddisee).' They've maintained ties with the independent hip-hop community throughout their work.
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