For those of you who want to discover French singers and musicians: standout artists

ADD SUVUffie feat. Pharrell Williams

Uffie – ADD SUV (feat. Pharrell Williams) [Official Video]

Under the name Uffie, Paris-based Anna-Catherine Hartley is an electronic music artist.

“Uffie” is a nickname her father gave her, derived from the French phrase “un œuf” (egg).

This track features guest vocals by Pharrell Williams and was released in 2010.

Comic StripSerge Gainsbourg and Brigitte Bardot

Serge Gainsbourg and Brigitte Bardot – Comic Strip

A kitschy pop duet by Serge Gainsbourg—whose charm lies in his diverse styles and distinctive personality—and Brigitte Bardot, one of the sexiest women of the 1960s.

It is included on the album “Bonnie and Clyde,” released under both their names in 1968.

Fallait pasMarwa Loud

Marwa Loud – Fallait pas (Clip officiel)

French R&B singer Sheryfa Luna rose to nationwide fame after making a splash in season 4 of the popular French audition show Popstars.

Although she’s an R&B singer, her distinctive sound blends a variety of genres—including jazz and Latin music—resulting in stylishly crafted tracks across her catalog.

The song Si on parlait stands out for its pop sensibility that mixes elements of swing jazz and R&B.

Be sure to check it out.

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Je Pars Mais Je T’aimeMennel

Mennel – Je Pars Mais Je T’aime (Official Video)

Menel, an artist who gained popularity on a French audition show, is a Muslim singer who performs in French, Arabic, and English.

Her musicality is highly distinctive: while incorporating Arabian sounds, she also evokes the feel of French pop, crafting a unique style.

Her track “Je Pars Mais Je T’aime” showcases the full appeal of her sound.

If you enjoy unconventional song structures, be sure to give it a listen.

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Music Sounds Better With YouStardust

Stardust – Music Sounds Better With You (Official Music Video)

Stardust is a disco project formed in 1998 by Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter together with Alan Queme and Benjamin Cohen.

The song’s bassline guitar samples Chaka Khan’s track “Fate.”

D.A.N.C.E.Justice

Justice – D.A.N.C.E. (Official Video)

A track released in 2007 by the French electronic music duo Justice.

It samples several songs by the Jackson 5 and Michael Jackson—artists the duo are big fans of—including “ABC.” The song features vocals by the London-based Young Musicians choir.

Hey NowMartin Solveig & The Cataracs feat. Kyle

Martin Solveig & The Cataracs – Hey Now feat. Kyle (Official Video)

A collaborative single by French DJ and producer Martin Solveig and the hip-hop and indie-pop band The Cataracs.

It also features guest vocals from American rapper Kyle.

Released in 2013, the track charted in eight European countries.