Racailles is Kery James’s fiery reply to the French political class that once labeled young people from the suburbs “thugs.” With biting irony, the rapper flips the word back onto those in power, exposing corruption, double standards, and a widening gap between the ruling elite and everyday citizens. Name-checking convicted officials and highlighting scandals, he paints a portrait of leaders who seem more interested in luxury bags and cushy salaries than in the struggles of the “France d’en bas.”
Amid rapid-fire rhymes and pounding beats, Kery James condemns police violence, austerity measures, media complicity, and the ever-tightening grip of finance on democracy. Yet the song is not only an accusation; it is a call to action. Refusing to align with any party, the MC urges a réveil citoyen – a grassroots awakening – reminding listeners that real change begins when the people reclaim their voice. The result is a hard-hitting protest anthem that channels anger into awareness and turns music into a megaphone for social justice.