Hocus Pocus

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French hip-hop posse Hocus Pocus, actually <a href="spotify:artist:6mA4csYsYvf4Mq02PleZEV">20syl</a>'s brainchild, were formed in 1995, and gradually gained attention in the late '90s. The band, however, reached significant commercial and critical success in 2006 with the 2005 LP 73 Touches re-release, the "Hip Hop?" single (featuring <a href="spotify:artist:05FiSO3cAdb65CQ2soSaE3">the Procussions</a>) having hooked many listeners who were curious about its blend of French, English, and acoustic/electronic elements. Though quite far removed from legendary bands evolving in that same category (like <a href="spotify:artist:78xUyw6FkVZrRAtziFdtdu">the Roots</a>), Hocus Pocus' more radio-friendly recipe happened to be very effective. The band came back in 2007 with a mixed live/studio LP, Place 54, featuring more international collaborations and another hit single, "Vocab!" ~ Olivier Duboc