Niska, the instigator of the “robbery” on the Lausanne campus

Cell phone flashes sparkle with a crimson red tide. Burning banknotes fall into the background of Balelek’s main stage. One of the friends has “Pulp Fiction” written on his back. Could we be in an adaptation of the very famous gory movie Reservoir Dogs, where a heist goes wrong? The mastermind then performs his hits “Charlie Delta Charlie, Tubalife, Karjack Chirac.”

For non-specialists these words are heavy. But the public is warned not to let itself be impressed. Most people know the 30-year-old rapper’s repertoire by heart. Contagious, Niska excites neophytes. And the latter participate, finding themselves in the crowd.

The artist’s explosive entrance heralded the color of the image. The atmosphere is full of jumping and pushing. But the rapper is merciful. In the midst of all this excitement, he gives festival-goers a moment of respite. The first words of “Maman ne le sais pas” greet the audience with some surprise. The contrast is strong. The crowd seemed to be muzzled. She listens carefully to this song, one of the most poignant of the artist’s entire career. A short prayer in the slaughterhouse.

An hour passed, and it would be difficult to blame the instigator if the rhythm became lost. But no. It’s time for the climax. “Everyone knows” this hit. The countdown is over, osmosis. Balelek sings “Réseaux” in one voice. Enough to show the international arena that “there is a sick atmosphere in Switzerland, everyone is hot, hot, hot.” The “last” performance has all the makings of a denouement, but the artist surprises. He had one last card left to play. Freestyle, unpredictable and wild. The secret ingredient to help close and ensure the success of your heist on the Lausanne student campus.