published projects

choolers division

A passionate musician and educator, he has been exploring music and multidisciplinary artistic practices for nearly 20 years. With a degree in contemporary music specializing in vocals, he has contributed to various groups such as Baskatine, Sans Arêtes, and Kaliache, blending world music, disabled musicians, and electronic setups. As a co-founder of Collectif ZA in 2005, he has also been involved in projects supported by "La S" Grand Atelier, including The Choolers and Choolers Division. In parallel, he has collaborated on slam performances and continues to promote an inclusive and innovative vision of musical creation.

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The Choolers Division project was born in 2013 out of an artistic experiment led by musician Antoine Boulangé, who discovered the talent of two young Down's syndrome rappers, Kostia Botkine and Philippe Marien. Boulangé then enlisted French musician Jean-Camille Charles to form an electrifying and unconventional electro hip-hop group. Far from a compassionate approach, Choolers Division's DIY hip-hop is energetic, funny, corrosive, and pure dance music. The group has performed at numerous cultural venues and major European festivals, gaining success and support from both the underground and contemporary music scenes. With their princely flow and explosive lyrics, Marien and Botkine shine on stage, backed by the innovative music of Boulangé and Charles, and the soundtracked adventures of their fifth member, Sylvain Quatreville. Together, they take audiences on a wild, uncensored journey.