OrelSan is the moniker of French hip-hop artist Aurélien Cotentin. He first received online attention for his YouTube video uploads, particularly for his 2007 song "Saint-Valentine," and was eventually signed to the 3e Bureau record label. He released his 2009 debut album Perdu d'Avance, featuring his hit song "50 Pour Cent." After the release of his follow-up album Le Chant des Sirenes, in 2011, OrelSan was awarded the 2012 Victoires de la Musique awards for Rape and Urban Album of the Year and Best Group or Artist Revelation.
