Francophone Singles: October 2005
Various Artists
World
| Nov 2005
Reviews
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Reviewed 2005-11-06
Reviewed 2005-11-06
[coll]: FRANCOPHONE SINGLES, OCTOBER 2005
In September 2005, KZSU rejoined the Francophonie Diffusion network, which sends us new CDs from France and French-speaking countries. We get a lot of singles as part of this arrangement; here are the better ones from October. Styles range from straight-up French pop to Caribbean hiphop!
FO’S PICKS: 1, 2, 3
1. Alain Souchon – “Et si en plus y'a personne,” from La Vie Théodore (4:08)
Pretty, moody midtempo pop song: earnest male vocals, synth swirls
2. I Muvrini – “Iè,” from Alma (3:39)
Upbeat folksy pop-march with an African flair, very nice backing vox
3. Pakatak – “Je suis d’ici,” from Best of Pakatak (4:58)
From Martinique: upbeat & fun zouk, bright guitars, bouncy bass, nice vox
4. Pakatak – “Twop sel,” from Best of Pakatak (4:17)
Slower, with a heavy bounce: lots of keyboards, fun vocals, funky bass
5. Admiral T feat Square One – “Move Together,” from Mozaik Kreyol (3:40)
Dancehall ragga from Guadeloupe: silly English vox, but excellent rapping!
[Fo] 11/6/05
In September 2005, KZSU rejoined the Francophonie Diffusion network, which sends us new CDs from France and French-speaking countries. We get a lot of singles as part of this arrangement; here are the better ones from October. Styles range from straight-up French pop to Caribbean hiphop!
FO’S PICKS: 1, 2, 3
1. Alain Souchon – “Et si en plus y'a personne,” from La Vie Théodore (4:08)
Pretty, moody midtempo pop song: earnest male vocals, synth swirls
2. I Muvrini – “Iè,” from Alma (3:39)
Upbeat folksy pop-march with an African flair, very nice backing vox
3. Pakatak – “Je suis d’ici,” from Best of Pakatak (4:58)
From Martinique: upbeat & fun zouk, bright guitars, bouncy bass, nice vox
4. Pakatak – “Twop sel,” from Best of Pakatak (4:17)
Slower, with a heavy bounce: lots of keyboards, fun vocals, funky bass
5. Admiral T feat Square One – “Move Together,” from Mozaik Kreyol (3:40)
Dancehall ragga from Guadeloupe: silly English vox, but excellent rapping!
[Fo] 11/6/05
Recent airplay
Twop Sel
Cafe Nakhil (rebroadcast from Apr 4, 2019) — Aug 19, 2021
Twop Sel
Cafe Nakhil — Apr 04, 2019
Je Suis D'ici
At the Cafe Bohemian — Jan 10, 2006
Twop Sel
At the Cafe Bohemian - J-Pop — Jan 03, 2006
Je Suis D'ici
At the Cafe Bohemian — Dec 27, 2005
Je Suis D'ici
At the Cafe Bohemian — Dec 13, 2005
Charting
2005-11-13 — 2006-01-15
Reggae/World
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 1 |
| Jan 8 | 1 |
| Jan 1 | 1 |
| Dec 18 | 1 |
| Dec 11 | 1 |
| Dec 4 | 3 |
| Nov 20 | 3 |
Track listing
| 1. | Et Si En Plus Y'a Personne | ||
| 2. | Ie | ||
| 3. | Je Suis D'ici | ||
| 4. | Twop Sel | ||
| 5. | Move Together |