Recommended French artists. Popular international singers and singer-songwriters.
France is one of the countries where music has developed remarkably worldwide.
When people hear “French songs,” I don’t think many can immediately picture specific works.
So this time, I’ve put together an introduction to French artists for those people.
I’ve selected a wide range—from artists active in the 1960s to more recent ones.
It also includes lesser-known, minor tracks that have very low name recognition in Japan, so even music aficionados can enjoy this collection.
Please take your time and enjoy it to the end!
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Recommended French artists. Popular international singers and singer-songwriters (21–30)
This GirlKungs vs Cookin’ on 3 Burners
A collaboration between French house music artist Kungs and the Australian funk trio Cookin’ on 3 Burners.
It was released as a digital download in 2016.
The track reached the top 10 on the charts in France and many other European countries.
TitaniumDavid Guetta ft. Sia
A promotional single from David Guetta’s fifth studio album, Nothing but the Beat.
It was released in 2011 and features Australian pop singer-songwriter Sia Furler.
A Spanish-language version titled “Titanio” was also recorded, featuring Argentine singer Mey.
Pay No MindMadeon ft. Passion Pit
A collaboration between the French producer Madeon and Michael Angelakos of Passion Pit.
The guitar is performed by Sam Halliday of Two Door Cinema Club.
The music video depicts a young man named Icarus and a girl called Asteria exploring a futuristic city.
ADD SUVUffie feat. Pharrell Williams
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
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.
Music Sounds Better With YouStardust
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
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.