Everything is stylish! Popular music in France
Out of the blue, when you hear “French music,” what songs come to mind?
Many people probably imagine traditional styles like chanson, don’t they?
But actually!
French music has evolved tremendously, and when it comes to Black music and electronic music, France ranks among the world’s best.
This time, we’ve picked out a selection of French tracks brimming with charm.
From timeless classics to brand-new releases, we’ve covered a wide range—so be sure to check them out!
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[All Stylish!] Popular Music in France (21–30)
Drôle d’époqueClara Luciani
Clara Luciani, the artist known as the vocalist of the globally popular rock band La Femme, is also active as a solo performer, and her music—distilling La Femme’s psych-punk into pop—is especially striking.
One of her standout tracks is Drôle d’époque.
Her vocal timbre is highly distinctive, wielding a low register so deep it could be mistaken for a man’s.
While her higher notes carry a delicately feminine quality, the contrast between her low and high tones elevates the atmosphere of the song.
ImagineCarbonne
Carbonne is a rapper from Montpellier, France.
Active since 2020, he has opened for well-known French rappers such as Youssoupha, Lorenzo, and Dosseh.
Among his tracks, the one I especially recommend is Imagine.
While it’s hip-hop, its slightly dancehall-style flow and flamenco-inspired beat stand out, giving the entire song a very stylish vibe.
Quelqu’un m’a ditCarla Bruni
Carla Bruni is an artist who has also worked as a model.
She was born in Italy and moved to France at the age of eight.
While in college, she was scouted and became active as a model, and in her thirties she began working as a singer.
One of her signature songs is ‘Quelqu’un m’a dit.’ It’s arranged with a country-music feel, and at the time it gained popularity for its catchiness.
After she married former President Sarkozy, criticism began to mount, and her current favorability is incredibly low, but a day may come when she stands at the forefront of the scene again.
Let’s wait patiently…
Leave a messageNilusi
Nirsi, an artist who started as an original member of Kids United—the children’s vocal group formed for a UNICEF campaign—and is now active as a singer-songwriter.
While she’s generally categorized as French pop, in reality her music is far too complex to be confined to that label.
Her latest track, “Leave a message,” is a masterpiece that fully showcases her distinctive musicality.
The phrases that evoke her Sri Lankan roots are particularly outstanding, so be sure to check it out.
One More TimeDaft Punk
Daft Punk, the techno duo that gained popularity not only in France but around the world.
Even if you don’t know many French singers, you’ve probably heard of Daft Punk, right? Although they disbanded in 2021, they consistently produced classic tracks from their debut in 1993 through 2021.
Their signature song is often considered “Get Lucky,” but in Japan, isn’t “One More Time” even more famous? The track drew attention for its collaboration with Leiji Matsumoto, known for Galaxy Express 999, and its disco-driven techno sound became very popular.
Le Mur Du SonWilly Denzey
There is a culture of “idols” in Asia, such as Japan and Korea, as well as in English-speaking countries.
However, in France and Europe more broadly, that kind of culture doesn’t really exist.
That said, there are certainly artists who attract idol-like popularity.
One of them is Willy Denzey.
He’s an R&B singer known for highly entertaining performances that incorporate dance.
His song “Le Mur Du Son” is one of his signature tracks, blending R&B with elements of hip-hop and catchy dance performances, which earned him popularity among women in France.
Moi… LolitaAlizée
Alizée is an artist who rose to popularity after appearing on the French audition program “Graines de star.” She’s a musically elite artist, and her parents were also singers who helped define an era of French pop in France.
One of her signature songs is “Moi…
Lolita.” Its sound is striking, with a vibe reminiscent of Eurobeat that was popular across Europe.
Since the track was released in 2000, many listeners may feel a sense of nostalgia in its style.