Bitum, Eric Heemeryck in the Nord Pas de Calais, in Roubaix where he was born…
17-year-old graphic designer, he chooses a signature: Bitum (intransigent Beboy stalking the unit viciously)
Drummer, he begins to sing a bit by chance, taking the place of a not very good singer who leaves his place to him. Bitum is a rapper in the group Mental Combat who knows a little success, then quickly discovers reggae and especially raggamuffin. He continues to rap as a “toaster”, the one who sings the raggamuffin parts in rap songs… In 2011, the artist participates in the telecrochet show “X factor”, in 2013 he is selected and participates in The Voice … He loses to Sophie Tapie. Bitum has been living in Bergeracois in Sigoulès for a long time, but in his “heart of chti the sun will shine all the time”, this is what this Lord says! Lord Bitum who sings his life through his delicate and precise pen, his fair and warm voice which pays homage to the music of Jamaican artists, even if he has been defending the French reggae scene for almost 30 years. He released many albums, including “Lord Bitum and friends”, albums of 20 titles made up of featuring which tell the story of the fraternal spirit of reggae and this talented chic guy that is Bitum, who produces all his album covers. album, and has just written a wonderful musical for children.
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