Artist page · 06/07/2026
About
Or Noir LP original pressings sell between €25.50 and €45 in France, with 2 known releases.
Kaaris built his reputation starting in 1999 with early participation in collectives and mix tapes before relocating between France and Ivory Coast during politically turbulent years. His catalog covers multiple studio albums, primarily in hip hop and trap subgenres.
The 2013 album Or Noir is a key reference point, released on vinyl in 2023 with two pressings on Virgin Music France. Kaaris remains active with contemporary digital releases, maintaining visibility in French rap culture.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
OG Records · 2023
OG Records · 2020
Def Jam Recordings France · 2019
Def Jam Recordings France · 2017
Def Jam Recordings France · 2016
Def Jam Recordings France · 2015
Therapy Music · 2014
Universal Music France · 2013Playlist
The tracks that sum up Kaaris's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Or Noir is Kaaris' breakthrough hardcore hip-hop studio album with 17 tracks, now available on vinyl with both original and reissue French pressings.
Go further
Artists who share part of Kaaris's musical DNA.
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.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Kaaris' deliberate and original writing style makes him a talent to monitor, combining ingenuity with a relentless work ethic.— Rap bio summary
The album Or Noir was released in 2013 in CD and vinyl formats. It solidified Kaaris' place in French hardcore hip-hop with its 17-track lineup including 'Bizon' and 'Zoo'.
In 2023, Or Noir was reissued on vinyl with two French pressings: an original pressing and a reissue on Virgin Music France, priced between €25.5 and €45.
Armand Okou, known as Kaaris, was born on January 30, 1980, in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, before establishing himself as a French rapper blending trap and hip hop styles.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Kaaris, born Armand Okou in 1980 in Abidjan, is a French rapper known for hardcore hip-hop and trap music rooted in French and Ivorian experiences.
Or Noir is considered Kaaris' key album on vinyl, originally released in 2013 and available in several 2023 French pressings on LP.
The Or Noir album contains 17 tracks, including standout songs like "Bizon" and "Zoo".
Kaaris primarily performs hardcore hip-hop, trap, and elements of cloud rap, blending aggressive beats with poetic lyrics.
Vinyl pressings of Or Noir are available in France, issued by Virgin Music France, with prices ranging from €25.5 to €45 for original and reissues.
Notable tracks include "Zoo", "Tchoin", "Panama", "Gun Salute", and "Bizon", all featured on major albums.
Starting in 1999, Kaaris joined collectives and mixtapes, spent time in Ivory Coast, then launched a solo career with independent labels before wider recognition.
Yes, Kaaris continues releasing music, including digital albums from 2020 onwards, maintaining relevance in French hip hop and trap genres.
Transparency
This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
[title]
[message]Love it? Add to your wishlist
Your favorites, all in one place. Shop quickly and easily with the wishlist feature!
