LMDS (band)
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Defunct | 2001 |
| Headquarters | Montreal , Canada |
| Products | Hip hop music |
LMDS (Les messagers du son) was a French-language hip hop duo originating from Montreal, Quebec, established in 1993. The partnership featured two members: Lyrik (Cyril Kamar) and Mélo/Mélopsy (Adil Takhssait).
The group dissolved in 2001, after which both artists embarked on individual musical paths: Cyril Kamar adopted the stage name K.Maro, while Adil Takhssait became known as Vaï.
Band members
LMDS was created by two friends who had immigrated and met during their school years:
- Cyril Kamar, of Lebanese-Canadian heritage, performed as Lyrik. He later gained prominence as the solo artist K'Maro, specializing in hip hop and R&B as a singer-songwriter and producer. He also established the K.Pone Inc Music Group, including its record label, along with the "Balbec" apparel brand.
- Adil Takhssait, with Moroccan-French-Canadian roots, was known under the names Mélo or Mélopsy. Born in Paris in 1979, he spent time living in Morocco before moving to Montreal. Following LMDS's end, he pursued a solo career under the name Vaï, signing with Kamar’s K.Pone Inc label.
Although primarily a duo, LMDS collaborated frequently with composer Philippe Greiss, vocalists Annie and Marco, DJ Benoît, and a dance troupe led by Angelo.
Albums
LMDS produced two notable albums during their active years:
- 1997 Les Messagers du Son
- 1999 Il Faudrait Leur Dire
Their first album reached the top of Quebec’s music charts and earned acclaim at the 1999 Les FrancoFolies de Montréal festival. The second album and a compilation were also distributed in France, reflecting the members’ connections to that country.
After their separation, Cyril Kamar (Lyrik) has released five solo albums under the name K.Maro, achieving international recognition. Adil Takhssait continues his solo endeavors as Vaï.
Singles
- "Une belle histoire" featuring Jodie Resther
- "Joins toi à la dance"
- "Tu me dirais"
- "Le bien de demain"
- "La Squadra"