Acting

Tonton David

Born — Died

1967-10-12 — 2021-02-16

Place of birth

Paris, France

Known for

Acting

Credits

8 titles

IMDb profile

David Grammont (12 October 1967 – 16 February 2021), better known under his stage name Tonton David was a French Reggae singer born in Réunion. He was renowned for his raggamuffin performances, but used influences of soul music, gro kâ (from the French West Indies), the Zairian rumba. Tonton David had a turbulent childhood in a suburb of Paris. He left his family aged 14 and had a successful career in music with songs featuring powerful and political lyrics. In 1990, Tonton David had his big break when he was featured in a TV report about "Black Paris". Following that performance, Tonton David was signed by the Virgin record label. Shortly after, he recorded "Peuples du monde", which was fe…

Known for

5.7

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Sacrée soirée

1987

3.6

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Vivement dimanche

1998

No synopsis available yet.

Le monde est à vous

1987

7.8

Live performances, more live performances. Every episode features a lineup of French and international artists, cult classics, unexpected duets, and original covers... A truly prestigious music stage, graced by both the biggest names and those on their way to stardom.

Taratata

1993

3.3

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Victoires de la musique

1985

8.0

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Les Enfoirés - Les Enfoirés en chœur de 1985 à aujourd'hui

2014

Film credits

2010s · 2 titles

8.0

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Les Enfoirés - Les Enfoirés en chœur de 1985 à aujourd'hui

2014

La Story du rap français : 30 Ans de succès poster

8.0

Carried by major figures like Dee Nasty, Assassin, IAM, and NTM, French rap has built a strong identity and inspired generations of fans. After its first tentative steps in the mid-1980s, rap became a phenomenon, supported by a music industry eager for fresh sensations. NTM, Soprano, Black M, MHD, Mokobé from 113, Les Sages Poètes de la Rue, Ménélik, and Dee Nasty, along with journalists such as Olivier Cachin, Mehdi Maizi, and Thomas Blondeau, recount this musical odyssey.