There are legends, like John Lennon O Elton John, and there are mere mortals who, however, are all unique pieces both when they are at the bottom and when they reach the top becoming architects of great turning points. This is how we could summarize the meaning of the new single of the Milanese rapper Henri Chardot, ‘Millennium Legend’, that spurs uniqueness, al know how to distinguish both through the words of the song, and by choosing to blend pop and dance music in the so-called Treep House, a movement with international roots to which he gave his own name Henri Chardot who has become its spokesperson with the aim of giving space in Italy to something new. Written and sung by Henri Chardot, aka Riccardo Beretta, the piece is characterized by a simple radio structure, able to adapt to the typical sounds of club music, thanks to the presence of elements of
deep house e slap house
international. A song, ‘Millennium Legend’, in which the rapper mentions some of the most influential musicians in modern history – such as John Lennon or Elton John – to convey the message that, in reality, “each of us can make a difference, even in the causes we fight for “.
A position in tune with what Henri Chardot, born in 2000, said today about the possibility of making even eighteen-year-olds vote for the Senate, which could become a reality with the fourth and final reading of Palazzo Madama on the relative constitutional reform. “In my opinion at 18 you don’t have many clear ideas about society that surrounds us, and I think it is early to vote for the Senate but, on the other hand, the reform can help raise awareness, a encourage us to be more responsible and interested in current affairs, the general situation, besides us “, the young singer-songwriter who will turn 20 on October 2 underlined to the Adnkronos.” I think there is a lot of immaturity among very young which are really out of date and a little careless with respect to the general context, especially when they don’t have a specific purpose – he observed – I am lucky to have a purpose that I feel mine, music, and I try to help my peers to take an interest in what is around, to don’t live automatically, leaving out what one thinks belongs only to the world of adults “. Sooner or later, in fact, everyone becomes adults and, as Henri Chardot suggested on his Instagram profile,” the best way to anticipate the future is to try to create it ” .
This young rapper is not lacking in determination and also the name he has chosen for himself, the stage name, is an indication of gear and a photograph of what is a source of inspiration: “The name of Henri Chardot is inspired by the French painter Henri from Toulouse-Lautrec, one of the most significant figures of the late nineteenth century art. When I saw his exhibition, his works and his signature for the first time, I was enlightened and I realized that this great artist could be my inspiration. From him I take the name ‘Henri’ – he says – Furthermore, this curious name, as much as it is ambitious, welcomes some mixes inspired abroad, inside. ‘Hen’ (from Henri) is, in fact, a prefix of oriental origin, while ‘Ot’ (from Chardot) is a French suffix. Finally, within the full name, ‘Henri Chardot’, is my real name in English, which is R’ichard. My name is Riccardo. Only with my name I have chosen to show the determination I have towards music, my project and the international ambition that the movement I am a spokesperson for, that is Treep House, brings with it. In short, Henri Chardot “is the expression of original music, sought after with international ambitions, without limits, or borders.
(of Veronica marino)