Les Flammes 2026: The lineup of artists, tracks, and upcoming projects announced

Tired of feeling overshadowed in the world of classical music awards, artists from the Rap, R'n'B, and Contemporary Pop scenes are set to be celebrated once again. The fourth edition of Les Flammes will take place on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at La Seine Musicale. While the winners are yet to be announced, here’s a preview of the artists, tracks, and projects nominated this year.

Think rap is getting sidelined in the Victoires de la Musique, NRJ Music Awards and similar events? Well, the artists themselves have finally raised their voices, and their call has been heard. Initiated by rap-focused media Yard and Booska-P, Les Flammes made their debut in 2023. Riding the wave of success, this much-anticipated awards ceremony dedicated to rap, R&B, and New Pop is returning this spring. Mark your calendars: the fourth edition of the Les Flammes awards show will take place on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the La Seine Musicale in Boulogne-Billancourt.

With 25 awards announced once again this year, Les Flammes aims to shine a spotlight on all layers of the new urban music scene. So, which artists are vying for victory in this fourth edition? Aya Nakamura, La Mano 1.9, Theodora, Maureen, Gims, L2B, Hamza, Meryl, Jul, Ninho, SDM — a host of French and Francophone rap talents are in the running in 2026.

Once again this year, Les Flammes invites online voters to choose their favorite artists, projects, and tracks. Twenty-five categories are recognized in this fourth edition, with 19 of them open for public voting. Voting is open until March 22nd! While we wait to reveal the winners, here’s the list of nominated artists, songs, and projects.

Les Flammes 2026: The List of Featured Artists, Tracks, and Projects

Highlighting the Album of the Year

“Destiny” - Aya Nakamura
“What if I Fail ??” - Bouss
“Terminal 7” - Djadja & Dinaz
“Golden Youth” - Guy2Bezbar
“Mania” - Hamza
“D&P for Life” - Jul
“Born to Shine” - L2B
“The Lady” - Meryl
“Mega BBL” - Theodora
“Black Diamond” - Werenoi

Flame for Rap Album of the Year

“Jeunesse Dorée” — Guy2Bezbar
“Bitume Caviar (Vol. 2)” — ISHA & Limsa d'Aulnay
“DOM PERIGNON CRYING” — Josman
“CAPITALE DU CRIME RADIO, Vol. 2” — La Fouine
“R.A.T.” — La Mano 1.9
“Et si j’échoue ??” — Bouss
“L’hiver” — Saïf
“REQUIEM” — Timar
“Diamant Noir” — Werenoi
“AMOUR SUPRÊME” — Youssoupha

Flame for New Pop Album of the Year

“Destiny” - Aya Nakamura
“We Won't Remember It” - Disiz
“Aura x G-Wave” - Franglish
“Mega BBL” - Theodora
“The Teeth of Happiness” - Genezio
“Extasia” - Ino Casablanca
“Focus Mentality” - Keblack
“The Lady” - Meryl
“Master Damage” - Naza
“Young Prince” - RSKO

Flame for song of the year

“BADDIES” - Aya Nakamura & Joé Dwèt Filé
“Melodrama” - Disiz & Theodora
“CIEL” - Gims
“KYKY2BONDY” - Hamza
“Melrose Place” - Keblack ft. Guy2Bezbar
“Paris” - Nono La Grinta
“Ruinart” - R2
“Mon Bébé” - RnBoi
“Tour du monde” - Soolking ft. L2B
“Charger” - Triangle des Bermudes

Flame of the rap performance song

« KAT » - Gazo ft. La Rvfleuze
« KYKY2BONDY » - Hamza
« 4x4 NOIR » - HUNTRILL
« End of This World » - ISHA & Limsa d'Aulnay
« HOTEL YOTSUYA » - Makala
« +971 » - Ninho
« Medusa » - Saïf
« SIERRA LEONE » - Timar
« Triple V » - Werenoi, Damso & Ninho
« GOD IS GREAT » - Youssoupha

R&B song flame

“BOSS” — BB NOYAA
“Paradis” — Blynk
“Honey Honey” — Dadju & Tayc ft. Warren Saada, Lisandro Cuxi, Joé Dwèt Filé, RnBoi & Singuila
“SUPERSTAR” — DAKEEZ
“DESTINY” — Hamza
“Comme des garçons” — Jäde
“Cœur de Pirate” — Monsieur Nov
“Solide” — Ronisia
“Boussole” — Rsko & Josman
“LE MAL DE TOI” — Ruthee