Volodia is a French reggae musician known for his distinctive blend of roots reggae, dub, and French chanson. Born in the southern French city of Montpellier, and now based in Bordeaux, Volodia grew up listening to a wide range of music, from Bob Marley and Peter Tosh to Georges Brassens and Edith Piaf. In the early 2000s, he began his music career as a singer and songwriter, performing in local bars and clubs in the south of France.
He released his first album, Un Pied sur Terre, in 2016, and has since released several more, including Panorama in 2020 and Pour Toujours in 2022. Known for his socially conscious lyrics and soulful melodies, Volodia has become a leading figure in the French reggae scene, and has collaborated with several other prominent musicians in the genre.
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On "Tout Mon Âme," a soulful reggae track that originally appeared on his 2022 on his album Pour Toujours, Volodia adds a unique twist by blending the strings of the African kora with a funky, yet determined bassline. The song's lyrics convey a powerful message of hope and perseverance in the face of adversity, touching on themes of social justice and personal struggle. "What's the point of doing things by halves, anyway, nothing is perfect / Me if I want to shine it is to enlighten others / How many times did I repeat myself, I missed, started again? / I learned in failure, and repaired my faults / I understood that I could not save the world, writing some songs / But I kept the same intention / And I put all my soul into it / I get up when I fail / And I put all my soul into it / All my heart and my love."
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