Urban Music Tour


Urban Music Tour is an independent record label based in France, specializing in developing the careers of artists from urban music.
Founded in 2009 by Michel Bampély and Virginie Eudes, the organization also runs writing workshops, conferences, and produces live performances.

History

The associative label was founded in 2009 by artists, slam poets and producers Michel Bampély and Virginie Eudes who met and settled in Le Mans. Its aim is to promote urban music and support young talents through management activities, writing workshops and support for artistic projects.

Tonton Max

In 2022, upon signing with Universal Music Africa, the two producers created the music sub-label Tonton Max in tribute to Congolese rumba artist Maxime Mongali. The label produces jazz and African music, among other things.

Projects produced or distributed

  • 2011: Saint-Michel, Les Rillettes du Mans
  • 2012: Mademoiselle Eferie, On m'avait dit
  • 2012: Amadeus, Auprès d'une autre
  • 2013: Jack Flaag, Hero Persup
  • 2013: Saint-Michel, La berceuse du petit prince
  • 2016: Negwhite Major, I Like This Way
  • 2016: Yvano, Move it
  • 2022: Yvano, Femme traditionnelle
  • 2023: Saint-Michel, Grand Enfant
  • 2023: Yvano, Fils du 13th peuple
  • 2023: Mezydream, Départ
  • 2023: MMK Martine, Gratitude
  • 2024: Michel Noah Trio, Ma forêt-live trio 2023
  • 2024: Saint-Michel, Femme Bantoue
  • 2024: Prospser Kambembo, Okokamba
  • 2024: Saint-Michel, ''Promesse''

Live shows

  • 2011: Tremplin slam et spoken word Le Mans Cité Chanson
  • 2011: Mademoiselle Eferie, Mademoiselle rêve
  • 2012: Chicken Boubou, Hip Hop Comédy
  • 2012: Les Trophées des légendes urbaines
  • 2013: Snam City Rap