Erik Pédurand, born 8 November 1985 in Pointe‑à‑Pitre, Guadeloupe, is a French singer and songwriter whose style blends soul, gwo ka, jazz, and reggae. He began singing at 15 and opened for Saïan Supa Crew in 2001; in 2003 he entered the StarDom talent contest. After moving to Paris for language studies, he met Siam Lee and Manuel Mondésir, who signed him to Awimusic. His debut album Chayé Kow (2008) was well received, earning him the title “Coup de pouce” at the Festival Villes des Musiques du Monde (2008) and the Fnac Forum Mondomix “Espoir” prize (2009). He performed at venues such as L’Olympia, Les Francofolies de la Rochelle, and La Cigale. In 2020 he collaborated with Mario Canonge on Kapital, a satirical album addressing capital and money in the Antilles. Subsequent releases include the EPs Krédi (2020) and Live Session (2022), with the single "Décembre" issued in December 2023. In 2026, he released the album Home, featuring the hit single "Cinéma", which reached number 9 on the French Outre-Mer Songs chart.
