Couscous connection Couscous connection The couscous connection was an international drug trafficking gang based in Paris in the 1980s. The gang imported heroin and cocaine from Tunisia via Amsterdam and Brussels to Paris, where they distributed the drugs. The trial of the gang members in 1992 received widespread publicity since the older brother of the president of Tunisia was charged and convicted "in absentia" for his involvement in laundering the proceeds. The investigation began in January 1989 after an informer gave drug squad investigators in Belleville, Paris the names of three couriers bringing heroin and cocaine from Amsterdam and Brussels to Paris.
Would It Kill You? released "Would It Kill You?" independently. Musically, the album features heavy use of real instruments, in contrast to the band's previous efforts, which relied on computerized effects like auto-tune and keyboards. Lyrically, the album delves into many issues surrounding romance. "Would It Kill You?" was met with largely positive reviews, with many critics applauding the band's change in direction and its musical maturation. Financed by the band themselves and released on their very own Wasted Summer label, the album peaked at number 104 on the "Billboard" 200, where it remained for one week. The album also charted at number 22