DISCOVER THE ARTISTS

System Of A Down (SOAD) is an American metal band from California, formed in 1994. Composed of Serj Tankian (vocals, keyboards), Daron Malakian (guitar, vocals), Shavo Odadjian (bass) and John Dolmayan (drums), SOAD has established itself as a key reference in the world of rock and alternative metal thanks to a unique style combining aggressive riffs, complex rhythms and powerful political messages.

PLK, whose real name is Mathieu Pruski, is a French rapper born on 15 April 1997 in Paris. Of Polish descent on his father's side and Corsican on his mother's, he takes his stage name from his roots: ‘PLK’ stands for ‘Polak’, a nickname often given to people of Polish origin. From a very young age, he developed a passion for music and began writing his first lyrics at the age of 9. His musical universe is inspired by everyday life, his origins, and his many influences.

A Franco-Malian artist who has become a global phenomenon, Aya Nakamura has established a unique style since her debut. Her success transcends borders: ranked in the charts of more than 40 countries and listened to on all major platforms, she is now the most listened to French-speaking artist in the world. Her monthly streams exceed those of Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and The Weeknd.

Born in Toronto in 1990, Abel Tesfaye, better known by his stage name The Weeknd, is a Canadian artist of Ethiopian origin. In just a few years, he has revolutionised the global music scene with his unique sound, skilfully blending R&B, pop, soul and electro. His first tracks, released on the internet in 2010, quickly captured the public's attention, and since then, The Weeknd has become a major player in contemporary music.

William Nzobazola, better known as Ninho, was born on 2 April 1996 in Longjumeau, Essonne, and grew up in Yerres and Nemours. Of Kino-Congolese origin, he is the son of singer Serge Kiambukuta, who died in May 2022. Attracted to rap at an early age, he began rapping at the age of 12, influenced by the rappers in his neighbourhood.

Jul, whose real name is Julien Mari, is a French rapper and songwriter born on 14 January 1990 in Marseille. He has been one of the most influential and prolific artists on the French rap scene since the 2010s. Jul's unique style is a blend of rap, trap and electronic sounds, making his music both popular and accessible.

William Grigahcine, better known as DJ Snake, is a major artist in electronic music culture. From his first sets at age 14 to his concerts in the biggest venues and festivals around the world, he has never ceased to surprise.

Burna Boy is now recognized as the global icon of Afrobeat, a genre that originated in Nigeria and has since been embraced around the world. His concerts are hugely successful, offering a complete show experience: energetic choreography, spectacular lighting effects, and grandiose staging on stages worthy of Hollywood films.

South Korean group Blackpink, formed in 2016 by label YG Entertainment, has literally redefined the codes of K-pop and conquered stages around the world. Comprising four members with diverse talents, Blackpink has quickly become an international phenomenon, combining pop, rap and explosive stage performances. The members of Blackpink are Lisa, Rosé, Jisoo and Jennie, all from different countries, bringing diversity and a unique dynamic to the group.

Stray Kids is a South Korean group from JYP Entertainment, one of the most influential agencies in K-pop. Conceived during the eponymous reality TV show in 2017, the nine members were selected for their musical skills and creativity, particularly in composition and production. This distinctive approach has enabled them to stand out from the crowd right from the start, far from standardised codes.

Linkin Park, the iconic American band, has left its mark on the world of modern music with its raw energy and constant innovation. Since its beginnings in the 1990s, the group has never stopped reinventing itself, captivating an ever-widening audience, particularly in Europe and France.

Imagine Dragons is an American pop rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada, formed in 2008. With seven albums in total, the band has sold 74 million albums and streamed 160 billion worldwide. They have become one of the most iconic pop-rock bands of the last decade.

Since their formation in 1973 by the Young brothers, AC/DC has established itself as one of the world's leading rock and metal bands. 

Hailing from Australia, they made their mark on the 1970s and 1980s with raw energy and a unique musical style, combining powerful riffs and catchy rhythms. 

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles, sometimes known as Beyoncé Carter, was born on 4 September 1981 in Houston, Texas.

An American singer, rapper, singer-songwriter, dancer, producer, actress and businesswoman, she is recognised as one of the most influential and award-winning artists in music history.

The history of The Black Eyed Peas began in 1989 with the meeting of will.i.am. and apl.de.ap. Jaime Luis Gomez, aka Taboo, joined them in 1995 and together, they formed the group, The Black Eyed Peas.

Born on September 23, 1946, Bruce Springsteen dedicated himself to music after discovering the music of Elvis Presley. In 1972, John Hammond noticed him and got him to sign to Colombia. "Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J", his first album, was only a minor success. It was in 1975 that his career really took off with his album "Born To Run" and in 1982, with his "Nebraska" album which met with enormous success.

The alternative rock band, Coldplay, was formed in 1998 in London and consists of 4 members: Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion. With over 40 million albums sold, Coldplay are one of the most popular POP groups of the moment.

David Guetta, born on 7 November 1967 in Paris, is undoubtedly one of the most influential DJs and producers on the global music scene. Known for his spectacular shows and collaborations with leading artists, he has established his own style by blending pop, house and electro, becoming a key figure at music events around the world.

The group's history began in 1976 in Basildon, England. It was during a performance noticed at the Bridge House in London that they got picked up by the Mute Records record label. Their first album, "Speak & Spell", was released in November 1981 and the single, "I just can't get enough", made them well known.

Born on 17 February 1991 in Halifax, England, Edward Christopher Sheeran, better known as Ed Sheeran, is an English guitarist, songwriter and performer. He has a passion for music and has been playing guitar since he was a child.

EMINEM'S DIFFICULT CHILDHOOD

Eminem, whose real name is Marshall Bruce Mathers III, was born on 17 October 1972 in St. Joseph, Missouri. He had a difficult childhood. His father left home when he was still a baby.

GEORGE MICHAEL AND THE GROUP WHAM!

Born on 25 June 1963, Georgios Kyriákos Panagiótou (his real name) grew up in the suburbs of London. Early on, he developed a passion for music and especially for pop.

The group, Indochine, then made up of Nicolas Sirkis on vocals, Dominique Nicolas on solo guitar, and Dimitri Bodianski on saxophone, started out in 1981. This initial set-up was quickly completed by Stéphane Sirkis in 1982.

Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Corey Carter, was born on December 4, 1969 in Brooklyn. Although he was involved in the drug scene, he decided to stop all of that in 1992 to concentrate on music.

Jean-Philippe Smet, known as Johnny Hallyday, is a French singer, composer and actor born on June 15, 1943 in Paris. He popularised Rock'n'Roll in France in the 60s. Johnny Hallyday is above all a live performer.

THE BEGINNINGS OF JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE

Justin Randall Timberlake was born on 31 January 1981 in Memphis, a city in which many symbols of music began their careers (Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, BB King...).

Kendrick Lamar Duckworth was born on 17 June 1987 in Compton, California. Dre. In 2003, aged just 16, he released his first mixtape, "Youngest Head In Charge", under the pseudonym of K-Dot.

Born on 20 March 1986 in New York, Stefani Joanne Germanotta, by her real name, is singer-songwriter. She began music very young, at just 4 years of age, and wrote her first ballads at 13.

Madonna, born Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone on 16 August 1958 in Bay City, USA. She grew up in a suburb of Detroit with her six brothers. She lost her mother to cancer at the age of five.

With a career spanning more than 30 years, Metallica are the most recognised Heavy Metal group in the world. The adventure began in 1981 when Lars Ulrich (drummer) decided to record a piece for a compilation.

The group was formed in 1996 in Devon, England. Composed of 4 members, Matthew Bellamy, Dominic Howard and Christopher Wolstenholme, their first release in March 1998 was an EP entitled Muse. Then the following year, Muscle Museum EP.

Mylène Gautier, her real name, was born on September 12, 1961 in Pierrefonds near Montreal. She came to France at the age of 10. In the early 1980s, she met Laurent Boutonnat.

In 1984 he wrote the song "Maman à tort" for her, which became a hit upon its release in March.

The group One Direction consists of Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson, all former candidates of the TV reality show, X-Factor, having decided to form a group.

Paul McCartney is an emblematic figure of British music. He was a member of The Beatles in the 60s, the British group had global success. This writer, performer and multi-instrumentalist is considered to be one of the most prolific and popular composers of the 20th century.

The Group's members met at high school: Anthony Kiedis, Flea and Hillel Slovak. They formed the group in 1983 at the end of high school. That year, they signed with the EMI label. Unfortunately, this blend of rap-funk did not seduce.

Born in Barbados in 1988, Robyn Rihanna Fenty began singing at the age of 7, before forming a trio with two classmates at Combermere High School. Her talent was discovered in 2003 by Evan Rogers, who made her record 4 demos. Listening to them, seduced by her voice, the rapper Jay-Z, President of the Dej Jam label, got her to sign a contract for six albums. She is the youngest female artist to have performed two concerts at Stade de France: with Coldplay in 2012 and during her "Diamonds World Tour" tour in 2013. She will be performing at Stade de France on 30 July 2016 for her return to the front of the stage during her "ANTI World Tour".

Roger Waters was born on 6 September 1943 in Great Bookham. Unfortunately, he never knew his father, Eric Fletcher Waters, who was killed during the Second World War. Roger Waters suffered enormously from this absence and this is felt in his compositions.

The rock group, The Rolling Stones, was formed in 1962 in London and had 4 members: Mick Jagger (vocals), Keith Richards (guitar), Brian Jones (guitar) and Ian Stewart (piano). Bill Wyman (bass) and Charlie Watts (drums) joined soon after.

Slash was born on July 23, 1965 in Hampstead, London. From the age of 14, he practised alone on an acoustic guitar. In 1983, he met the drummer, Steven Adler, and left school to form his first group, Road Crew.

Following the phenomenal success of the film Stars 80, with over 1,809,617 viewers, an eponymous tour produced by Coco Cyndecki and Olivier Kaefer was organised across France, starting on February 1, 2013.

Under his real name, Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner was born in Wallsend near Newcastle on 2 October 1951. During his studies and his short teaching career, he spent his evenings playing in jazz clubs.

In 1977, Stewart Copeland was looking for a bassist to create a group. He found Sting and Henry Padovani, who was soon replaced by Andy Summers and they founded The Police!

Paul Van Haver, alias Stromae, was born in Brussels on 12 March 1985. It was in rap that he took his first steps with his group Suspicion and the rapper, Jedi. He became Stromae. Between 2000 and 2009, Stromae had a solo career and financed his first album himself. In 2008, he released his first album of 4 songs and composed for the singer, Melissa M, and the rapper Kery James.

The rock group U2 was formed in 1976 in Dublin, Ireland and consists of Bono (vocals and guitar), The Edge (guitar, piano, vocals), Adam Clayton (bass) and Larry Mullen Jr. (Drums).

Urban Peace brings together the top stars of French Hip-Hop for a concert at Stade de France. The concerts are recorded live and then released on DVD and CD.

Born on May 18, 1960 in Sedan, Yannick Noah dedicated himself to tennis from the age of 11. At only 23, he bowled over the French on the clay courts of Roland Garros, winning the tournament in 1983!