Akhenaton

Akhenaton is the stage name of Philippe Fragione, a French rapper and producer. He is a founding member of IAM, the Marseille-based hip-hop group that emerged in the late 1980s and became one of France’s most influential rap acts. As a solo artist, he has released albums under the Akhenaton name while continuing to work with IAM on group projects. His writing often draws on history, identity, and social commentary, and he is known for a measured delivery and dense lyricism. Beyond performing, he has been credited as a producer, contributing to the sound and direction of his recordings and collaborations.