Rapper Nikus Pocus, a member of the group Svinkels, has died, the group announced on its Instagram account. “We have the immense pain and sadness of announcing the departure of our friend and brother in arms,” we can read on the social network.
“With a heavy heart but full of love for you, our legendary traveling companion, the entire group and teams wish you to join the stars you have known throughout your incredible life,” added the group, which did not reveal the cause. of death. .
His real name is Nicolas Tissier, Nikus Pocus founded Svinkels in 1997 with Gérard Baste. The group stood out that year thanks to its sound. breathalyser in compilation Police before releasing his first EP Do it!.
One last tour in 2018
The Svinkels have released several albums: Red carpet in 1999, drink my words in 2000 and Asylum vouchers in 2003, which mixes samples of American soul music and rock sounds. The music is composed by Nikus Pocus.
Nikus Pocus, who also participated in the QHuit collective, with which he produced the album. big explosion in 2004, he released another album in 2008 with the Svinkels, Dirty Center. They then separated in 2009.
After eight years of separation, Svinkels reformed in June 2017. After a concert at the Olympia in April 2018, the group went on tour and released one final album in 2021 titled Relapse.
Source: BFM TV
