For those of you who want to discover French singers and musicians: standout artists
When it comes to French music, many people probably think of chanson or French pop.
In fact, France has many musicians who effortlessly cross genre boundaries.
From electro to hip-hop to rock, there are quite a few artists who captivate listeners around the world with their unique sensibilities.
In this article, we’ll be introducing plenty of such singers and musicians from France.
Encounters with music you’ve never heard before might just add a splash of color to your everyday life!
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For those who want to discover French singers and musicians: Featured Artists (41–50)
Je Pars Mais Je T’aimeMennel
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.
1901Phoenix
A song from the fourth studio album by Phoenix, a French alternative rock band.
It’s a track that sings about a fantasy of “Paris in 1901 being better than now.” It reached No.
1 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in 2010 and was used in a Cadillac SRX television commercial.
Go!M83 feat Mai Lan
A synth-pop track by M83, the solo project of French musician Anthony Gonzalez.
It features vocals by French singer Mai Lan.
The song also includes American guitarist Steve Vai, known for his work with David Lee Roth, Whitesnake, Mary J.
Blige, and Ozzy Osbourne.
PromessesTchami feat. Kaleem Taylor
A track by Parisian DJ and producer Martin Bresso, who performs under the stage name Tchami.
His music is referred to as “Future House,” a subgenre of Deep House.
This song is a collaboration with British singer Kaleem Taylor; it premiered on BBC Radio 1 in October 2014 and was officially released on iTunes three months later.
EgoWILLY WILLIAM
Willy William, a French music producer with worldwide popularity, is known for club remixes and dance music in general.
He collaborates with top artists around the globe, showcasing a genre-defying, free-spirited musical style.
Among his works, Ego and Mi Gente, the latter a collaboration with J Balvin, are especially famous.
Many of you have probably heard his tracks in clubs.
His compositions are first-rate—catchy yet peppered with stylish touches—so be sure to check them out.
Cats and DogsCamille
A song that sings a warning about dangers to anthropomorphized pets.
It is included on French singer Camille’s third studio album, Music Hole, released in 2008.
The album’s title was chosen to refer to the “main parts of the body that create music.”
Never Let You DownWOODKID ft. Lykke Li
A collaboration between Swedish artist Lykke Li and French singer Woodkid.
Under his real name, Yoann Lemoine, Woodkid has also found success as a music video director.
This song is featured in the 2015 film The Divergent Series: Insurgent.