Disiz | |
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Birth name | Sérigne M'Baye Gueye |
Also known as | Disiz la Peste Disiz Peter Punk Disiz (since 2009) |
Born | 28 March 1978 |
Origin | Évry, France |
Genres | Hip hop, Rap |
Occupation(s) | rapper, actor |
Years active | 1999 – present |
Labels | Lucidream |
Associated acts | Rimeurs, Yannick Noah, One Shot, Jalane, Busta Flex |
Website | http://www.disiz.fr |
Sérigne M'Baye Gueye (born 28 March 1978), better known by his stage name Disiz, (formerly Disiz la Peste and Disiz Peter Punk), is a French rapper and actor. Born to a Senegalese father and Belgian mother, he grew up listening to rap.
He was a great fan of the French rap groups NTM and IAM. He was discovered by JoeyStarr, one of the members of the famous rap group NTM after listening to a sample tape named "Bête de bombe".
Disiz has gained interest from the UK after his appearance on Channel 4's campaign: "Try life in another language". He is a follower of Islam and described his religion as his "greatest wealth" ("L'Islam est ma plus grande richesse")
... aka A Family Murder Party (International: English title)
... aka In Your Dreams (Australia: TV title)
... aka Comme au cinéma: l'émission (France: long new title)