Alonzo (rapper)
Alonzo | |
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| Birth name | Kassim Djae |
| Also known as | Alonz', ALZ, Segnor Alonzo, El Capo, Papé, Guinomo |
| Born | 25 July 1982 Marseille, Provence-Alps-French Riviera, France |
| Origin | Marseille |
| Genres | Hip hop, gangsta rap |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Def Jam, Universal Music |
Kassim Djae (born 25 July 1982), better known by his stage name Alonzo, is a French rapper and singer. He was signed to Def Jam Recordings France.
He started rapping from 2002 onwards and was part of the Marseille-based hip hop band Psy 4 de la Rime as Segnor Alonzo alongside band members Don Vincenzo (real name Illiassa Issilame), Soprano (real name Saïd M'Roubaba) and DJ Sya Styles (real name Rachid Aït Baar).
In 2010, he released a solo album Les temps modernes. His 2012 album Amour, gloire & cité (aka AG&C) contains collaborations with a number of artists such as Kenza Farah, Soprano and L'Algérino. His two next albums Règlement de comptes and Avenue de Saint-Antoine are certified gold and double platinum.