CORTEX is a revered French musical project, founded by outstanding pianist, singer and composer Alain Mion, known for its innovative blend of jazz, psychedelic rock and various other genre-influences. With a unique sound characterized by intricate instrumentation and melodies, Cortex has inspired countless musicians and remains a cornerstone in the sampling world.
Their legendary album "Troupeau Bleu » (1975) has been famously sampled by a multitude of artists, including Madlib, MF Doom, Tyler the Creator, Wiz Khalifa, Logic, Tyga, Lupe Fiasco, Wu Tang, Rick Ross (golden record)… and hundreds of others, showcasing their influence and appeal across the vast hip-hop landscape.
Their engaging live performances, and evocative melodies make them stand out to both young listeners and long-time fans of the hip-hop and jazz genres.
Cortex’s ability to blend different musical styles has opened new avenues for creativity in jazz and hip-hop production.
As they continue to perform sold out, through USA, Canada, Europe etc., their legacy grows, cementing their status as influential artists across the jazz music scene.
Cortex's popularity: more than 1,000,000 listeners and nearly 200,000 followers on Spotify, they also reach an additional over 4,000,000 listeners on Spotify through playlists.
Their top video on TikTok has tens of millions of views.
There are also more than 50,000 posts on Tik Tok with Cortex's tracks featured on them (event tickets center)