Je danse le Mia
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"Je danse le Mia" is a 1994 popular song recorded by the French
hip hop
band IAM
. It was released as first single from their second album, Ombre est Lumière, in February 1994. The song became a major hit in France
, reaching #1, and is often considered as the signature song
of the band.
It used a sample from George Benson
's song, "Gimme the Night" (which was also used in 2005 by Jean Dujardin
with his song "Le Casse de Brice
"). This song, which has a "joyful, nostalgic and funky melody", is not representative of the musical universe of the group, which is traditionally characterized by "pessimistic texts" and "most slightly acid musics".
The music video, produced by Michel Gondry
, shows the singer in various situations, notably dancing in a nightclub
. Throughout the video, after an image is shown, the camera makes then several successive zoom lens
behind.
, "Je danse le Mia" spent 32 weeks on the chart in 1994. It debuted at #44, but climbed quickly on the chart, reaching number-one only three weeks later. It stayed at the top for eight non-consecutive weeks, alternating with Bruce Springsteen
's "Streets of Philadelphia
". The single managed to remain in the top ten for 22 weeks. Certified Gold
disc by the SNEP, it featured at #2 on the End of the Year Chart, behind "7 Seconds
", by Youssou N'Dour
and Neneh Cherry
. According to Infodisc website, this single is the 968th best-selling single of all time in France, with about 352,000 copies sold.
Surprisingly, the single was re-charted for one week in 2001, then for two weeks in 2004, but stayed at the bottom of the top 100.
The song was covered by Les Enfoirés
on their album 2011: Dans l'œil des Enfoirés, and included in the medley "À la porte du Night Club". The song was performed by Grégoire & Thomas Dutronc
.
CD maxi
Cassette
12" maxi
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...
hip hop
Hip hop
Hip hop is a form of musical expression and artistic culture that originated in African-American and Latino communities during the 1970s in New York City, specifically the Bronx. DJ Afrika Bambaataa outlined the four pillars of hip hop culture: MCing, DJing, breaking and graffiti writing...
band IAM
IAM (band)
IAM is a French hip hop band from Marseille, created in 1989, and composed of Akhenaton , Shurik'n , Khéops , Imhotep , and Kephren . 'IAM' has several meanings, including 'Invasion Arrivée de Mars'...
. It was released as first single from their second album, Ombre est Lumière, in February 1994. The song became a major hit 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...
, reaching #1, and is often considered as the signature song
Signature song
A signature song is the one song that a popular and well-established singer or band is most closely identified with or best known for, even if they have had success with a variety of songs...
of the band.
Music, lyrics and music video
"Je danse le Mia" (a play with the name of the band, IAM) was written and the music composed by IAM and the rapper Akhenaton.It used a sample from George Benson
George Benson
George Benson is a ten Grammy Award winning American musician, whose production career began at the age of twenty-one as a jazz guitarist....
's song, "Gimme the Night" (which was also used in 2005 by Jean Dujardin
Jean Dujardin
-Life and career:Dujardin was born in Rueil-Malmaison. Dujardin first became famous on the French talent show Graines de star in 1996 as part of the comedy group Nous C Nous, formed by members of the Carré blanc theater. From 1999 to 2003 he starred in the French version of the comedy television...
with his song "Le Casse de Brice
Le Casse de Brice
"Le Casse de Brice" is a 2005 song recorded by the French comedian and actor Jean Dujardin. It is the soundtrack of the James Huth's 2005 film, Brice de Nice, in which Dujardin portrayed Brice Agostini...
"). This song, which has a "joyful, nostalgic and funky melody", is not representative of the musical universe of the group, which is traditionally characterized by "pessimistic texts" and "most slightly acid musics".
The music video, produced by Michel Gondry
Michel Gondry
Michel Gondry is an Academy Award winning filmmaker, whose works include being a commercial director, music video director, and a screenwriter. He is noted for his inventive visual style and manipulation of mise en scène. - Life and career :...
, shows the singer in various situations, notably dancing in a nightclub
Nightclub
A nightclub is an entertainment venue which usually operates late into the night...
. Throughout the video, after an image is shown, the camera makes then several successive zoom lens
Zoom lens
A zoom lens is a mechanical assembly of lens elements for which the focal length can be varied, as opposed to a fixed focal length lens...
behind.
Chart performances
In FranceFrance
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...
, "Je danse le Mia" spent 32 weeks on the chart in 1994. It debuted at #44, but climbed quickly on the chart, reaching number-one only three weeks later. It stayed at the top for eight non-consecutive weeks, alternating with Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen , nicknamed "The Boss," is an American singer-songwriter who records and tours with the E Street Band...
's "Streets of Philadelphia
Streets of Philadelphia
"Streets of Philadelphia" is an Oscar winning song, written and performed by American rock musician Bruce Springsteen for the first mainstream film on HIV/AIDS in the 1993 film, Philadelphia...
". The single managed to remain in the top ten for 22 weeks. Certified Gold
Music recording sales certification
Music recording sales certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped or sold a certain number of copies, where the threshold quantity varies by type and by nation or territory .Almost all countries follow variations of the RIAA certification categories,...
disc by the SNEP, it featured at #2 on the End of the Year Chart, behind "7 Seconds
7 Seconds (song)
"7 Seconds" is a song composed by Youssou N'Dour, Neneh Cherry, Cameron McVey and Jonathan Sharp. Released as a single by Youssou N'Dour and Neneh Cherry, the song was a huge international hit in 1994. It remained on the charts for nearly half a year and reached the top three in many countries,...
", by Youssou N'Dour
Youssou N'Dour
Youssou N'Dour is a Senegalese singer, percussionist and occasional actor. In 2004, Rolling Stone described him as, in Senegal and much of Africa, "perhaps the most famous singer alive." He helped develop a style of popular music in Senegal, known in the Serer language as mbalax, a type of music...
and Neneh Cherry
Neneh Cherry
Neneh Mariann Cherry is a Swedish singer-songwriter, rapper, and occasional DJ and broadcaster...
. According to Infodisc website, this single is the 968th best-selling single of all time in France, with about 352,000 copies sold.
Surprisingly, the single was re-charted for one week in 2001, then for two weeks in 2004, but stayed at the bottom of the top 100.
The song was covered by Les Enfoirés
Les Enfoirés
Les Enfoirés , is the name given to the singers and performers in the yearly charity concert for the Restaurants du Cœur .-History:...
on their album 2011: Dans l'œil des Enfoirés, and included in the medley "À la porte du Night Club". The song was performed by Grégoire & Thomas Dutronc
Thomas Dutronc
Thomas Dutronc is a jazz French guitarist. His mother is the singer Françoise Hardy. His father is the singer, songwriter, guitarist, and film actor Jacques Dutronc....
.
Track listings
CD single- "Je danse le Mia" (le terrible funk remix radio edit)
- "Je danse le Mia" (original version)
CD maxi
- "Je danse le Mia" — 4:34
- "Ombre est Lumière" — 5:28
- "Je fais 1 avec ma musique" — 5:17
- "L'Ultra Mia" — 4:12
Cassette
- "Je danse le Mia" (le terrible funk remix radio edit)
- "Je danse le Mia" (original version)
12" maxi
- "Je danse le Mia" (le terrible funk remix radio edit)
- "Je danse le Mia" (instrumental)
- "Ombre est Lumière"
- "Je fais 1 avec ma musique"
Certifications
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | Gold | October 20, 1994 | 250,000 |
Charts
| Chart (1994) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 1 |
| Chart (2001) | Peak position |
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 88 |
| Chart (2004) | Peak position |
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 95 |
| End of year chart (1994) | Position |
|---|---|
| French Singles Chart | 2 |