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8 unusual facts about Stromae


Esplanade of the European Parliament

Among the artists performing on the stage erected on the Agora of Solidarity for the event were Brian Molko, Stromae, Sandra Kim.

Gilbere Forte

This critical acclaim, led to a slew of 2010 featured guest appearances, most notably, Stromae's "Alors on danse" remix also featuring Kanye West, the Yeasayer remix of Florence + The Machine's "Dog Days Are Over", and the Diplo and Switch-produced "Up All Night" by Alex Clare.

Jamel Debbouze

On 1 December 2010 his new DVD named Made in Jamel featuring the likes of Gad Elmaleh, Florence Foresti, Elie Semoun, Stromae, Didier Bourdon, Noureddine Oussayah and Sophie Mounicot was released.

Joe Ghost

Later that year Joe Ghost introduced his new direction in music with a Dutch/electro style remix for Stromae called "Te Quiero".

Stromae

On May 23, during the recording of the French TV show Taratata, Stromae did a mashup of Alors on danse and Don't Stop the Party with the Black Eyed Peas.

He first became famous with the song "Alors on danse" which remained at number one for several weeks in numerous countries throughout Europe.

Wolfgang Boss

Stromae: Alors on Danse, 2010 (No.1 in Germany, Platinum Single)

Releasing hits by artists such as Milow (Ayo Technology), Stromae (Alors on Danse), Edward Maya (Stereo Love) and Pitbull (I know you want me), B1 Recordings (now B1M1 Recordings) frequently topped the charts.


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98.8 KISS FM Berlin

Artists that are being played on the station include Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Taio Cruz, David Guetta, and one-hit wonders like Stromae, Yolanda Be Cool, or Edward Maya.

Papaoutai

The controversial meaning of the song was unknown up until 2013, when Stromae revealed his father, who was Rwandan, was killed in the Rwandan Genocide.

Racine Carrée

The music video, filmed in the streets of Brussels, was particularly notorious for displaying Stromae wandering at the Louise/Louiza tram and metro station during the daybreak, where the singer appears to be completely drunk.


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