R-Van is a compilation of talents that instantly steals breath. Creative percussion has been in his life since an early age. As a teenager, he came to be inspired by Daft punk and 90s house, as he was similarly interested by oriental music when on summer holidays in Tunisia. At about 18, he was thinking in terms of syncopated blends, while stirred by deejing and house music, first trying to create unexpected remixes using acapellas from hip hop, RnB or old school house with electronic music.
With a growing fan base, he got the opportunity to play more and more in Paris in clubs such as Folies Bergere, Cab, Batofar, and the Ozu club. He was known for challenging Parisian sophistication, taking risks and creating his own imprint. When invited to play at “La Fete de l’Humanite”, the biggest outside festival in France twice, he played an extended set in front of 2000 people. More inspired, he realized he wanted to share his music even more, moving to London to express this new aspiration.