Geoffroy Mussard, known by his stage name Shurik'n, is a French hip hop recording artist from Marseille. He is one of the members of the highly successful group IAM, as well as a major solo artist. With his brother Faf Larage (Raphaël Mussard), he also is a member of the group La Garde.
Mussard was born in Miramas on 11 March 1966, with Malagasy and Réunionnais origins. In 1988, he met Akhenaton, with whom he formed IAM. Mussard adopted the stage name Shurik'n Chang-Ti, reflecting his interest in Oriental culture and his background in martial arts, such as judo, karate and kung fu. IAM released its first album, De la Planète Mars, in 1990.
After three albums with IAM, Shurik'n decided to start pursuing a solo career with his 1998 album Où je vis. The album debuted atop the French album chart. In 1997 he had already collaborated with his brother on the compilation disc Chroniques de Mars, and the group released its album La Garde in 2000. Shurik'n also continued working with IAM, which released its fifth album, Revoir un printemps, in 2003.
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Some of their strengths
Shurik'n has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Imaginative, Creative, Intuitive, Intense, Passionate, Loyal, and Caring.
Soulful and Understanding
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Shurik'n is someone who is a soulful, understanding, and conscious person, who combines smarts with a deep talent for creativity and imagination. A person who sees life as a journey not a destination.
Helpful and Supportive
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Shurik'n well know them as someone who can be accepting, supportive, and productive, like a garden.
Imaginative and Sentimental
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Shurik'n as someone who is imaginative, sentimental, and in touch with emotions.
A person who has extremely good memory and analytical skills, likes to make sure that everyone gets along, enjoys all kinds of situations and people, has a talent for travel and languages, and who makes lifelong friends.
Courageous and Strong
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Shurik'n is someone who is a risk-taker and a pioneer who only gets stronger through the hardships that are encountered in life.
They are also someone who is charismatic, compassionate, and understanding, and who is interested in expressing themselves through writing, public speaking, or teaching.
Creative and Imaginative
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Shurik'n tends to be someone who is sensitive, imaginative, creative, and somewhat of a dreamer. Who is intuitive and compassionate, and who has a friendly, easygoing, calming and relaxing effect on people and for whom friends and family mean the world.
Some of Shurik'n's challenges
While Shurik'n has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Shurik'n can be Indecisive, Unrealistic, Complicated, Brusque, Emotional, Standoffish, and Irritable.
Indecisive and Unrealistic
One of Shurik'n's key challenges is that they are someone who can come across as indecisive and unrealistic.
Shurik'n must also exercise caution as they can be excessive and unrealistic, and can have difficulty dealing with responsibility, authority, or criticism.
Irritable and Moody
Shurik'n is someone who can be irritable and moody, have a tendency to experience self-doubt, be too secretive, can take too many risks, and who can have an extreme approach to managing personal finances.
Lethargic and Unrealistic
Finally, Shurik'n also can be too soft, lazy and lethargic, and who can have difficulty finding others who share a similarly dreamy outlook on life.
