Artist page · 05/07/2026
About
Over 10 vinyl releases including 3-LP ESTRELLAS with rich rhythms; originals and limited editions tracked live.
Guts, also known as Fabrice Henri, emerged as a key producer and beatmaker in the French hip-hop scene, pioneering abstract hip-hop and French Touch sounds. Originating from Paris, he gained early experience alongside US producers before founding Alliance Ethnik. Over the years, his work evolved from hip-hop roots towards a broad palette including soul, funk, Latin, and world fusion, reflected in his vinyl discography. His releases often feature multiple vinyl formats, including 2LPs and deluxe limited editions, mainly issued on the Heavenly Sweetness label.
Among his notable albums are ESTRELLAS (2022), a triple vinyl set mixing soul and Latin rhythms; PHILANTROPIQUES (2019), a fusion of hip-hop with African and conscious styles; and ETERNAL (2016), a soul-infused LP with 14 tra…
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Pura Vida Sounds · 2022
Heavenly Sweetness · 2019
Heavenly Sweetness · 2016
Heavenly Sweetness · 2014
Heavenly Sweetness · 2012
Pura Vida · 2009
Wax On · 2007Playlist
The tracks that sum up Guts's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A triple vinyl album blending hip-hop with Latin and soul influences, showcasing Guts’ diverse production palette across 16 tracks.
Merging hip-hop with African and world music styles, this LP presents 14 tracks with conscious themes and stereo sound format.
A 14-track soul and funk infused double LP capturing Guts’ blend of electronic hip-hop and jazz elements from 2016.
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Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
The “Why this rarity” column comes from our upstream sourcing work: for each album, we explain what makes this pressing sought after by collectors (limited run, specific matrix, withdrawn edition…).
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
"My passion for music came from the 45s my mother offered me for good grades at school."— Guts
In 1989 and early 1990s, Guts honed his skills in the United States, working closely with Bob Power, famed producer for De La Soul and The Roots. This early experience shaped his abstract hip-hop style.
Guts was a founding member and main producer for Alliance Ethnik during the 1990s, driving their sound and success with a decade-long production role.
While recording in Jamaica, Guts connected with artists like Anthony B and Sugar Minott, impacting his production and enriching his musical palette with reggae and ragga influences.
2012 saw the release of ‘Paradise For All’ on Heavenly Sweetness, a sought-after instrumental hip-hop album with limited edition vinyl pressings in France, favored by collectors.
The original limited pressing of ‘Paradise For All’ released in France in 2012 carries a high want-to-have ratio among collectors, with pricing tracking around €104 to €119.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Guts is a French beatmaker and producer known for blending hip-hop, soul, funk, and electronic styles, often associated with French Touch and world influences.
Key vinyl releases include ESTRELLAS (2022, 3 LP), PHILANTROPIQUES (2019, LP), and ETERNAL (2016, 2 LPs), all with distinct styles from soul to world fusion.
Original pressings of ESTRELLAS were released in France in 2022 by the Pura Vida Sounds label.
Guts' vinyl releases often come as single or double LPs, including deluxe and limited editions, primarily on Heavenlhy Sweetness and Pura Vida Sounds labels.
Prices vary widely; for instance, 'Paradise For All' original limited pressing in France can range between €104 to €119, while others like Eternal often trade around €20.
Many of Guts' original and limited editions are pressed and sold in France, notably on labels Heavenly Sweetness and Pura Vida Sounds.
Vinyles.com offers real-time price tracking and availability for Guts vinyl, including multiple editions and pressings.
Guts evolved from early hip-hop and DJing roots to a diverse producer blending soul, jazz, Latin, and world music, reflected in his varied vinyl releases since the 1990s.
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