Georgio (rapper)

Georges Édouard Nicolo better known by the stage name Georgio (born in Lilas, Seine-Saint-Denis, France on 21 January 1993) is a French rapper and singer[1] of Guadeloupean descent and originating from 18e arrondissement of Paris.

Georgio left school early for a street life which made him have a number of run-ins with the law[9][10] and concentrating on his rap, his passion, working small jobs to make some living.

In a difficult period, he discovered love of reading and music was a common trait with his grandmother and that inspired the song "La Celle Saint Cloud" in his album Bleu Noir.

In his lyrics and in interviews, Georgio said he was inspired by his family, friends and surroundings and areas around Métro Marx Dormoy in the 18th arrondissement.

[18] Georgio was also very much into reading sharing literary passages with friends and through social media including references in his song lyrics, also citing his preferred poet Robert Desnos, in his concert of rap and literature titled Proses during the 19ème Printemps des Poètes,[19] also citing Céline, Vladimir Maïakovski, Henri Michaux, Marc Aurèle, Romain Gary.