Estonian rapper Andres Andrekson, aka Stress, made his recording debut as part of Double Pact with the 1995 release Impact N°3. Alongside bandmate Nega, Stress left a significant mark on the French rap world, releasing four albums between 1995 and 2002. His debut solo disc was released under the alter ego of Billy Bear. Using lyric writing and performance as an outlet for his frustrating personal life, Stress released his sophomore project, entitled 25.07.03, in 2005. The album hit the Swiss charts hard, debuting at number three. Selling over 40,000 units, 25.07.03 earned the MC his first gold record. His third solo project, Renaissance, was released in 2007, earning platinum status in less than two months. ~ Evan C. Gutierrez