Grand Corps Malade – Des Gens Beaux
Two of my favourite French artists nowadays are Grand Corps Malade and Hoshi. This story starts with the latter. Or rather, this is a story that stars the latter. Hoshi is a very gifted singer-songwriter. Also, sheโs a proud member of the LHBTIQ+ community. For open-minded people like you and me, thatโs as normal as anything. But you must know that since Hoshi kissed onstage with one of her (female) band members, she received the most appalling threats.
Thatโs not all, alas. Last April, French โmusic expertโ Fabien Lecoeuvre gave his (sexist) contribution in a radio show. He argued (allow me to paraphrase) that modern popstars are hideous to look at. โTake Hoshi for instanceโ, he said. โSheโs a huge talent without a doubt, but would you hang her poster in your room? Sheโs scary. She should give her songs to pretty singers.โ
(Iโll give you a few seconds to catch your breath…)
Obviously, Hoshi responded to this statement (โYou make me pukeโ), and many French artists denounced Lecoeuvreโs judgments. The most powerful support now comes from Grand Corps Malade. He wrote a song about the affair. Des Gens Beaux is a danceable pop tune, that includes the journalistโs original remarks, combined with cynical lyrics in support of his colleague singer. Even if you donโt speak French, youโll be able to feel the emotions.
Having said that, at first listen, I thought I heard GCM sing โIl faut des jambonsโ (we need hams), but the lyrics go โIl faut des gens beauxโ (we need beautiful people), which is much more on topicโฆ Don’t forget to watch the great video as well!
Recommended as well:
Grand Corps Malade – Pas Essentiel
Grand Corps Malade – Effets Secondaires
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I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.
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