Career
An avant-gardist who always commands his crowd, Roi Heenok was the first viral video star at a time when YouTube & DailyMotion were only starting to be used as branding tools. Considered a legend in the French rap world, Roi Heenok is known for his unique and authentic style of Queens Bridge French rap. Roi Heenok has worked with legendary artist Raekwon from the Wu-Tang Clan, G.O.D Pt.3 from Infamous Mobb, Green Money, Alibi Montana & Le Gued Muss.
His music has appeared on the album Capitale du Crime 2 of Sony artist Louisiana Fouine.
Roi Heenok has released three mixtapes: "Propagande Américaine: Louisiana Dose ((Warner distribution), Europe & Quebecor distribution, Canada) in 2005, Cocaino Rap Musique Volume(s).1 (Sony distribution) in 2007 & Cocaino Rap Musique Volume(s).2 (Believe distribution), France in 2009. He released his first Independent album under his label Gangster & Gentleman Incorporated. on 12/12/12, entitled Noirs et Professionnels exclusively on iTunes.
Roi Heenok has starred in three movie projects: Les Mathématiques du Roi Heenok directed by Mohammed Mazouz & Romain Gavras, "Le Monde Selon Roi Heenok" & "Le Retour à Queens Bridge" directed by Amine Bouziane, Julien Lafond & Henoc Beauséjournal Roi Heenok founded his first clothing line Ghetto Elegance in 2008
Henoc Beauséjour emigrated to the United States at the age of 2.
After moving several times throughout the world, his family finally settled in Montreal, Canada.
Early In 1989 Roi Heenok moved to Queens, New York to further craft his early love for hip hop culture and DJing. He later opened his first label Drama Stay Life Entertainment, signing and producing local artists such as Iman Thug, Bam Gotti, Rudy Red. In 1999, Roi Heenok returned to Montreal to open his recording studio.
In 2003 he opened his current label Gangster & Gentleman Records Incorporated. signing and producing local artists Rap Iso, Kinimod, UgoBoss and Lynn (first female Rhythm & Blues signer).
In 2005, Roi Heenok made his first appearance on MTVFrance during his highly anticipated arrival in Paris. He went on to later work on movie projects including Kourtrajmé"s January 2008 release of Les Mathématiques du Roi Heenok, the first Digital Video Disc project ever directed by Mohamed Mazouz & Romain Gavras (who has done videos for the likes of Jay-Z, Kanye West & Master of International Affairs).
On April 17, 2008 Henoc Beauséjour was arrested at his Montreal recording studio stemming from the content of the 2008 Digital Video Disc "Les Mathématiques du Roi". Henoc Beauséjour was "acquitted" of all charges in 2013.
