GIMS, La Mano 1.9 appears to be a collaboration or project name associated with the Congolese-French artist Gims, known professionally as Gims (formerly Maître Gims), who rose to prominence in the 2010s in France for a blend of hip hop, pop, R&B and urban chanson. Gims is recognized for his work as a solo performer and as a member of the rap collective Sexion d'Assaut; his music typically features melodic singing combined with rap, polished production, and themes ranging from personal introspection to broader popular topics. Active mainly from the 2010s onward, Gims has been a prominent figure in the French-language urban music scene.