In stark contrast to the hardcore beats of his peers, Doc Gynéco has risen to the top of the French hip-hop world thanks to his island grooves and a relaxed swagger that reflects his Caribbean roots. Doc first caught attention writing with legendary group Ministère AMER, but quickly took a different path, honing a trademark sound that incorporates reggae and laidback, sunny beats with impeccably smooth, literate rhymes. Despite courting controversy Doc remains an influential figure, one that is key in the expansion of the sonic possibilities of French hip-hop.