| Ceux qui dorment les yeux ouverts | ||||
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| Released | 7 December 2006 | |||
| Recorded | 2004–2006 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 31:57 | |||
| Label | Wati B | |||
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Ceux qui dorment les yeux ouverts (Those who sleep with their eyes open) is an extended play by Congolese-French rapper Gims, which was released on 7 December 2006. [1] It was also Gims's first solo project produced by Wati B. He also participated with the group Sexion d'Assaut in some songs. The disc contains nine songs. [2]
In parallel with his career with Sexion d'Assaut, Gims tried his hand at musical composition. At the end of 2006, he released his first solo project, a maxi entitled Ceux qui dorment les yeux ouverts. [3]
The extended play was produced by ATK's Fredy K and Noko. With very few copies pressed, the disc aimed to make Gims known to the general public.[ citation needed ] The record features tracks with Sexion d'Assaut, Scred Connexion rapper Koma and a singer named Carole. [4]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Eh Merde!" | 4:18 |
| 2. | "L'Arrière Plan" | 4:41 |
| 3. | "Je Dors Les Yeux Ouverts" (featuring Koma) | 3:48 |
| 4. | "L'Èspéciment De L'Espèce Humaine" (featuring Carole) | 3:38 |
| 5. | "Tsunami permanent" (featuring Sexion d'Assaut) | 3:47 |
| 6. | "Sale Époque" | 4:13 |
| 7. | "M'Arrêter" | 3:50 |
| 8. | "Derniere épreuve" | 4:30 |
| 9. | "Du Coq à l'Ane" | 5:29 |
| Total length: | 31:57 | |
| Country | Date | Label | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 7 December 2006 | Wati B | CD, digital download |
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