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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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.
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.
SpeedZazie
Zazie is a female singer-songwriter who has remained popular for many years.
If you enjoy overseas audition shows, you might recognize her—she once served as a judge on the globally popular program The Voice.
One of her signature songs is Speed.
It’s a highly distinctive piece, built around an audacious structure where the tempo keeps accelerating as the song progresses.
The fact that such a curveball of a work can be featured at the forefront really gives you the sense of a nation of the arts.
Baby Hit The FloorSipo
Sipo is a singer-songwriter from Paris.
Her music is rooted in R&B, and she’s steadily gaining attention in the French R&B scene.
In Japan, R&B often feels more like pop with an R&B flavor, right? In the U.S., the hip-hop influence has become so strong that it’s hard to tell what’s R&B and what’s hip-hop.
By contrast, French R&B has a clear definition: while it may lean slightly into trap-style beats, it still features smooth phrases that convey a strong sense of soul.
This work is one of those—an exquisite track crafted as a slow jam, with stylish vocals layered over a trap-tinged beat that doesn’t tip too far into hip-hop.