LB aka LABAT is a popular French music artist from Paris who has a unique and ground-breaking style that constantly reinvents itself. His career as a French rapper began in 1997, with his first album Dépaysement, and since then he has released a total of nine albums. All have done well in his native France, and he has received multiple Dial Awards; annually France's highest honour for a musical artist. He has also had several of his songs receive significant airplay, which increased his international recognition with artists including The Black Eyed Peas and Buck 65 sampling his tracks. He has been cited as an influence by some of France's most respected rap music artists, including the newly successful Booba. LB aka LABAT has become renowned for both his lyrical prowess and his musical accomplishments.