ROHFF
Biography
Rohff, born Housni Mkouboi on December 15, 1977, is a highly influential French rapper from Comoros. Known for his powerful lyrics addressing social issues, urban life, and personal experiences, he gained prominence with his debut album "Le Code de l'Honneur" in 1999. Rohff has continued to be a major figure in French hip-hop, releasing successful albums like "La Vie Avant la Mort", "La Fierté des nôtres" and "Au-Delà de Mes Limites." Apart from his music career, he's an entrepreneur with his clothing line, Distinct.
Known For & Full Filmography10 Titles
Drama Series - 2020, 16 episodes • as Housni Mkouboi
A talented young rapper, supported by his two childhood friends, finds himself overnight "validated" by one of the stars in the business. Only, this alliance quickly turns into a dangerous rivalry ...
Drama Series - 2020, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
A talented young rapper, supported by his two childhood friends, finds himself overnight "validated" by one of the stars in the business. Only, this alliance quickly turns into a dangerous rivalry ...
Drama Series - 2024, 16 episodes • as Rohff
Self-taught composer, turntable prodigy, and visionary producer, DJ Mehdi was the only French artist to bridge the gap between two seemingly opposing worlds: rap and electro. Thirteen years after his sudden passing, this documentary series, directed by his childhood friend Thibaut de Longeville, sheds light on the role of this free spirit in the rise of these two musical scenes in France during the 1990s and 2000s.
Movie - 2009, 2h 15m • as Self
Zénith Classics is the first DVD from French rapper Rohff. It features 1h40 of footage from the artist's last show at Le Zénith in Paris.
Movie - 2004, 2h 15m • as Rohff (himself)
Documentary on French rapper Rohff.
Movie - 2002, 2h 15m • as Self
A documentary at the heart of French rap in 2002: its beginnings, its history, its influences. Featuring interviews, freestyles, and previously unseen live performances from French rap artists. Dance, graffiti, and DJing are explored with most of the pioneers of the movement, such as Squat, Dee Nasty, Crazy B, Lionel D, Kool Shen, DJ Mehdi… as well as Mode2 and Jon One for graffiti. The 1 hour and 20 minutes alternate between footage of concerts and artists in the studio, like DJ Pone, with commentary primarily from rappers but also from other key figures. A remarkable retrospective and work beginning with archival photos from New York.
Movie - 2003, 2h 15m • as Self (Rohff)
The story of the most controversial French rap group. For the first time, the artists from the Orly-Choisy-Vitry axis open up in an exceptional documentary lasting over 2 hours, featuring unreleased live footage, music videos, and documents dating back to 1991.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2004, 2h 15m • as Rohff
Short film by French rapper "Rohff" (Housni Mkouboi).
Movie - 2011, 2h 15m • as Self
"EJM QUI EST-IL ?" is a documentary directed by Mehdi BARA and released in 2011. It features numerous testimonies from fellow rappers such as Akhenaton, Oxmo Puccino, Disiz La Peste, Kery James, Rohff, among others. In an interview, Mehdi BARA explains his motivations for creating this documentary. Through this film, he expresses his desire to introduce himself, showcase 10 to 20 years of his career, highlight his evolution, and narrate the history and foundation of French rap to give it value.