Façon Sex
Encyclopedia
"Façon Sex" is a 2006
song recorded by the French
duet Tribal King
. This R&B and dancehall
song was released in August, 2006, as the first single
from their debut album, Welcome. Charted in francophone countries, "Façon Sex" achieved a great success, particularly in France and Belgium where it topped the singles chart, thus being a summer hit.
The song features on many French compilations, such as Hits 2 en 1 été 2006, Contact Play & Dance Vol. 3 (original club mix), Starfloor Vol. 5, NRJ Hits 2007 and Hit Connection - Best Of 2006.
In France
, the single went straight to number 2 on August 5, 2006 and reached #1 two weeks later. There it stayed for five consecutive weeks, then dropped to #3 but managed to remain for a total of 15 weeks in the top ten. After that, it kept on dropping and disappeared from the chart after 25 weeks of attendance. It was the fourth best-selling single of the year.
In Belgium
(Wallonia), the single debuted at the bottom of the chart (#37), on September 30, 2006, and peaked at #1 for a single week on November 18, 2006. It remained for 11 weeks in the top ten and 19 weeks on the chart (Top 40). The single was ranked #30 on the Belgian End of the Year Chart.
In Switzerland
, the single was charted for 19 weeks, from August 20, to December 24, 2006, but was only a top 25 hit, reaching its highest position, #23, in its ninth week.
The band didn't manage to reproduce the same performance with its second single, "Hey Girl".
Digital download
7" single - Picture disc
2006 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2006.-January:*January 10 – Eric Burdon releases his album Soul of a Man and begins touring with a new band....
song recorded by the French
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
duet Tribal King
Tribal King
Tribal King is a French duet composed of David and Nony . Both are from Mulhouse, then Belfort...
. This R&B and dancehall
Dancehall
Dancehall is a genre of Jamaican popular music that originated in the late 1970s. Initially dancehall was a more sparse version of reggae than the roots style, which had dominated much of the 1970s. In the mid-1980s, digital instrumentation became more prevalent, changing the sound considerably,...
song was released in August, 2006, as the first single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
from their debut album, Welcome. Charted in francophone countries, "Façon Sex" achieved a great success, particularly in France and Belgium where it topped the singles chart, thus being a summer hit.
Background and chart performances
The song was written and the music composed by Jean-Michel Padilla, David Ployer and Anthony Sansault, and was produced by Hit Sound Production. It was compared to the songs by Tragédie (a French R&B group), particularly for its catchy refrain, its choreography and its explicit words alluding to sex. The song was also criticized for being too commercial, with poor lyrics.The song features on many French compilations, such as Hits 2 en 1 été 2006, Contact Play & Dance Vol. 3 (original club mix), Starfloor Vol. 5, NRJ Hits 2007 and Hit Connection - Best Of 2006.
In France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, the single went straight to number 2 on August 5, 2006 and reached #1 two weeks later. There it stayed for five consecutive weeks, then dropped to #3 but managed to remain for a total of 15 weeks in the top ten. After that, it kept on dropping and disappeared from the chart after 25 weeks of attendance. It was the fourth best-selling single of the year.
In Belgium
Belgium
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(Wallonia), the single debuted at the bottom of the chart (#37), on September 30, 2006, and peaked at #1 for a single week on November 18, 2006. It remained for 11 weeks in the top ten and 19 weeks on the chart (Top 40). The single was ranked #30 on the Belgian End of the Year Chart.
In Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
, the single was charted for 19 weeks, from August 20, to December 24, 2006, but was only a top 25 hit, reaching its highest position, #23, in its ninth week.
The band didn't manage to reproduce the same performance with its second single, "Hey Girl".
Track listings
CD maxi- "Façon sex" (radio edit) — 3:32
- "Façon sex" (radio ragga mix) — 4:02
- "Façon sex" (original club mix) — 5:47
- "Façon sex" (teck house mix) — 5:49
- "Façon sex" (house salsa mix) — 6:02
Digital download
- "Façon sex" (radio edit) — 3:32
7" single - Picture disc
- "Façon sex" (radio edit) — 3:32
- "Façon sex" (radio ragga mix) — 4:02
- "Façon sex" (original club mix) — 5:47
- "Façon sex" (teck house mix) — 5:49
- "Façon sex" (house salsa mix) — 6:02
Certifications
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | Platinum | February 15, 2007 | 300,000 |
Charts
| Chart (2006) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 1 |
| Eurochart Hot 100 | 6 |
| French Digital Chart | 2 |
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 1 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 23 |
| End of year chart (2006) | Position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 30 |
| French Airplay Chart | 49 |
| French Singles Chart | 4 |
| French TV Airplay Chart | 35 |