Hocus Pocus (group)

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Hocus Pocus

Background information
Origin	France Nantes
Genres	Hip-Hop, Jazz, Soul, Funk
Years active	1995 – Present
Labels	On and On Records
Associated acts	C2C (aka Coups 2 Cross)

Members	20Syl DJ Greem David Le Deunff Antoine Saint-Jean Hervé Godard Matthieu Lelièvre

Hocus Pocus is a Hip Hop|Jazz band from Nantes, France. Formed in 1995,^[1] their music is a mix of hip-hop, jazz, soul and funk. Originally being 20syl's brainchild, Hocus Pocus was formed in 1995, and gradually gained attention in the late '90s. The band, however, reached significant commercial and critical success in 2006 with the 2005 LP 73 Touches re-release, the "Hip Hop?" single (featuring the Procussions) having hooked many listeners who were curious about its blend of French, English, and acoustic/electronic elements. Though quite far removed from legendary bands evolving in that same category (like the Roots), Hocus Pocus' more radio-friendly recipe happened to be very effective. The band came back in 2007 with a mixed live/studio LP, Place 54, featuring more international collaborations and another hit single, "Vocab!".^[2]

Members

20Syl MC
Matthieu Lelièvre Guitar
Hervé Godard Bass
Antoine Saint-Jean Drums
DJ Greem DJ

Discography

Singles

On and On Maxi Single (October 2001)
Conscient Maxi Single (January 2003)
On and On - Part 2 Maxi Single (December 2004)

Albums

Seconde Formule (1998)
Acoustic Hip Hop Quintet (June 2002)
73 Touches” (February 2005)
Place 54 (October 2007)
16 Pièces (March 2010)

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