Recommended French artists. Popular international singers and singer-songwriters.

PapaoutaiStromae

Stromae – papaoutai (Official Video)

Stromae is an artist from Belgium.

Because he’s active on the French music scene, many people often mistake him for a French artist, but he’s actually Belgian.

Since Belgium is also a French-speaking country, people abroad often make the same assumption.

His appeal lies above all in his catchy musical style.

It’s distinctive, yet it grabs listeners’ hearts—that’s what makes him so remarkable.

His song “Papaoutai” is a global hit that encapsulates his charm.

MakebaJAIN

Jain – Makeba (Official Video)

Jain is a French singer-songwriter who has earned global acclaim for her unique musical style.

Although she was already internationally popular, her masterpiece “Makeba,” released in 2015, went viral in recent years—especially on TikTok—broadening her appeal across more countries and generations.

Her most defining feature is, above all, her musicality.

Perhaps influenced by her background studying at a music school in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, she is known for a surreal sound that incorporates African percussion.

This distinctive style shines not only in “Makeba” but across all of her works.

EgoWILLY WILLIAM

Willy William – Ego (Clip Officiel)

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.

Si on parlaitSheryfa Luna

Sheryfa Luna – Si on parlait (Clip officiel)

Sharifa Luna is an artist who rose to prominence after appearing in the fourth season of the popular French audition show “Popstars.” A French singer with Algerian roots, her music carries a North African essence.

Her track “Si on parlait” stands out for its unique sound, blending French pop with elements of reggaeton and R&B.

If you like songs that are both stylish and catchy, be sure to check her out.

Et si tu n’existais pasJoe Dassin

Joe Dassin – Et si tu n’existais pas (Lyrics Video)

American singer-songwriter Joe Dassin.

Although he was born in New York, family circumstances led him to move to Europe, and he went on to build his career in France.

Having lived in France since the age of 12, his pronunciation is native, and with a master’s degree from university, his lyrics are exceptionally refined.

Et si tu n’existais pas is the biggest hit among his songs.

It continues to be covered in various languages to this day.

L’IndienJuliette Armanet

Juliette Armanet – L’Indien

Juliette Armanet is a singer-songwriter from France.

Having studied literature at university, her lyrics are characterized by emotional depth and a literary touch.

Her musical style is distinctive as well: while many of her songs are mellow, she also incorporates Euro-pop-like sounds in some tracks.

Her song “L’Indien” is one of her signature works, notable for a composition that, as mentioned, evokes a hint of Euro-pop.

Be sure to check it out.

BécaneYamê

Yamê – Bécane (Official Video)

Yamé is a French-Cameroonian singer-songwriter.

Exposed to music from an early age, he’s known for a style that blends genres like R&B, soul, jazz, and hip-hop.

He’s also something of a late bloomer: as of 2024 he is 31 years old, and he debuted in 2023.

Despite debuting at 30, he’s firmly in step with current trends and has earned high praise for hip-hop-tinged neo-soul.

His refined musicality resonates not only in France but also across the Francophone world, including Cameroon and Belgium.