List of French number-one hits of 2008
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This is a list of the French
SNEP Top 100 Singles, Top 50 Digital Singles, Top 200 Albums and Top 50 Digital Albums number-ones of 2008.
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*Only in 2008
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SNEP Top 100 Singles, Top 50 Digital Singles, Top 200 Albums and Top 50 Digital Albums number-ones of 2008.
Singles chart
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5 January | Fatal Bazooka Fatal Bazooka Fatal Bazooka is a French spoof rap group consisting of Michaël Youn, Vincent Desagnat and Benjamin Morgaine. The act originated in a 2002 radio show which its members hosted at the time.... & Yelle Yelle Yelle is a French band founded by lead singer and namesake, Yelle and GrandMarnier . A third member, Tepr , joined the band before the recording of their debut album. Budet and GrandMarnier began working on music together in 2000... |
"Parle à ma main Parle à ma main "Parle à ma main" is a 2006 song recorded by French act Fatal Bazooka featuring Yelle. It was the fifth and last single from the album T'As Vu ?, and was released in November 2007... " |
Yael Naim Yael Naim Yael Naïm , is a French-Israeli singer-songwriter. She rose to fame in 2008 in the US after her hit single "New Soul" was used by Apple in an advertising campaign for its MacBook Air. The song peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100.-Biography:Yael Naïm was born in Paris, France to Tunisian Jewish... |
"New Soul New Soul "New Soul" is a song by the French-Israeli indie folk singer Yael Naïm, from her eponymous album. The song has gained popularity in the U.S. following its use by Apple in an advertisement for their MacBook Air laptop. In the song Naïm sings of being a new soul who has come into the world to learn... " |
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12 January | Fatal Bazooka & Yelle | "Parle à ma main" | Yael Naim | "New Soul" | |
19 January | Fatal Bazooka & Yelle | "Parle à ma main" | Yael Naim | "New Soul" | |
26 January | Sheryfa Luna Sheryfa Luna Sheryfa Luna is a French R&B singer born to an Algerian father and a French mother.She won the fourth series of the French edition of popular Popstars in October 2007.... |
"Il avait les mots Il avait les mots "II avait les mots" is a pop music song recorded by contemporary R&B singer Sheryfa Luna. It was her second single from her debut album entitled Sheryfa Luna... " |
Yael Naim | "New Soul" | |
2 February | Sheryfa Luna | "Il avait les mots" | Yael Naim | "New Soul" | |
9 February | Sheryfa Luna | "Il avait les mots" | Yael Naim | "New Soul" | |
16 February | Sheryfa Luna | "Il avait les mots" | Yael Naim | "New Soul" | |
23 February | Sheryfa Luna | "Il avait les mots" | Yael Naim | "New Soul" | |
1 March | Sheryfa Luna | "Il avait les mots" | Yael Naim | "New Soul" | |
8 March | Sheryfa Luna | "Il avait les mots" | Yael Naim | "New Soul" | |
15 March | Sheryfa Luna | "Il avait les mots" | Yael Naim | "New Soul" | |
22 March | Leona Lewis Leona Lewis Leona Louise Lewis is a British singer and songwriter. Lewis first came to prominence in 2006 when she won the third series of the British television series The X Factor.... |
"Bleeding Love Bleeding Love "Bleeding Love" is a pop/R&B ballad co-written by Jesse McCartney and Ryan Tedder and produced by Tedder for British singer Leona Lewis's debut album, Spirit. The song is the album's lead single , released in the United Kingdom and Ireland in October 2007... " |
Jeff Buckley Jeff Buckley Jeffrey Scott "Jeff" Buckley , raised as Scotty Moorhead, was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. He was the son of Tim Buckley, also a musician... |
"Hallelujah" | |
29 March | M. Pokora M. Pokora Matthieu Tota in Strasbourg, France commonly known as M. Pokora or Matt Pokora, is a French singer and songwriter.-Early life:... |
"Dangerous Dangerous (M. Pokora song) "Dangerous" is the first single from French singer M. Pokora's third album MP3. The song was produced by Timbaland and features Timbaland and his younger brother, Sebastian.... " |
Madonna Madonna (entertainer) Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983... & Justin Timberlake Justin Timberlake Justin Randall Timberlake is an American pop musician and actor. He achieved early fame when he appeared as a contestant on Star Search, and went on to star in the Disney Channel television series The New Mickey Mouse Club, where he met future bandmate JC Chasez... |
"4 Minutes 4 Minutes (Madonna song) "4 Minutes" is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna from her eleventh studio album Hard Candy. It was released as the lead single from the album on March 17, 2008, by Warner Bros. Records. The song's development was motivated by a sense of urgency to save the planet from destruction, and... " |
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5 April | Laurent Wolf Laurent Wolf Laurent Wolf 1973 in Toulouse Is a French electro-house producer and DJ. He is the author of several compilations that contain his own tracks and also his remixes. He reached the top of the charts with his "Saxo" and "Calinda" compositions. Laurent Wolf was the winner of the DJ category in the... |
"No Stress No Stress "No Stress" is the name of a 2008 song recorded by the French house producer and DJ Laurent Wolf. It was the first single from his sixth album Wash My World, on which it features as first track in its radio edit version, and as tenth track in the Zen @ Acoustic version... " |
Duffy Duffy (singer) Aimée Ann Duffy , known as Duffy, is a Welsh singer-songwriter. Her 2008 debut album Rockferry entered the UK Album Chart at number one. It was the best-selling album in the United Kingdom in 2008 with 1.68 million copies sold... |
"Mercy Mercy (song) "Mercy" is a soul song performed by Welsh blue-eyed soul singer Duffy, released as the second single from her debut album, Rockferry . Co-written by Duffy and Steve Booker and produced by Booker, it was released over 2008 worldwide to critical acclaim and unprecedented chart success... " |
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12 April | Ch'ti DJ Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis is a 2008 French comedy film starring Kad Merad, Dany Boon and Zoé Félix.The film has broken nearly every box office record in France: it debuted as the top film with US$31.67 million at 793 sites. As of 28 February 2010, the film had been seen by 20.5 million people in... |
"Hé, biloute ! Monte l'son ! Hein ! Hé, biloute ! Monte l'son ! Hein ! "Hé, biloute ! Monte l'son ! Hein !" is a French 2008 song. It was the soundtrack of the 2008 motion picture comedy Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis and was recorded by Ch'ti DJ, a French DJ... " |
Duffy | "Mercy" | |
19 April | Enrique Iglesias Enrique Iglesias Enrique Iglesias is a Spanish pop music singer, a son of singer Julio Iglesias.Enrique started his musical career on Mexican label Fonovisa... & Nâdiya Nâdiya Nâdiya is a French R&B singer.-Early life:Nâdiya comes from a family of Algerian origin in the region of Mostaganem. She is the youngest in a family of 8 children. Her brothers are named: Kader Touati, Baklavah Waheb and her sisters: Malika, Sidartha and Karla... |
"Tired of Being Sorry Tired of Being Sorry "Tired of Being Sorry" is a Latin pop song recorded by Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias. Written by Scott Thomas, it was released as second international single from his 2007 album Insomniac and achieved success in several European countries where it was a top ten hit... " |
Madonna & Justin Timberlake | "4 Minutes" | |
26 April | Enrique Iglesias & Nâdiya | "Tired of Being Sorry" | Madonna & Justin Timberlake | "4 Minutes" | |
3 May | Enrique Iglesias & Nâdiya | "Tired of Being Sorry" | Madonna & Justin Timberlake | "4 Minutes" | |
10 May | Enrique Iglesias & Nâdiya | "Tired of Being Sorry" | Madonna & Justin Timberlake | "4 Minutes" | |
17 May | Enrique Iglesias & Nâdiya | "Tired of Being Sorry" | Estelle Estelle (singer) Estelle Fanta Swaray commonly known as Estelle, and formerly as Est'elle, is an English R&B singer-songwriter, rapper and record producer.-Early Life:Estelle was born 18 January 1980 in Hammersmith, London, England... & Kanye West Kanye West Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and... |
"American Boy American Boy "American Boy" is the second single from the album Shine by British R&B singer Estelle and features American rapper Kanye West. The song is her first international single... " |
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24 May | Enrique Iglesias & Nâdiya | "Tired of Being Sorry" | Estelle & Kanye West | "American Boy" | |
31 May | Enrique Iglesias & Nâdiya | "Tired of Being Sorry" | Estelle & Kanye West | "American Boy" | |
7 June | Enrique Iglesias & Nâdiya | "Tired of Being Sorry" | Estelle & Kanye West | "American Boy" | |
14 June | Enrique Iglesias & Nâdiya | "Tired of Being Sorry" | Estelle & Kanye West | "American Boy" | |
21 June | Enrique Iglesias & Nâdiya | "Tired of Being Sorry" | Mylène Farmer Mylène Farmer Mylène Farmer, , born Marie-Hélène Jeanne Gautier, , , is a French singer, songwriter, occasional actress and author.... |
"Dégénération Dégénération "Dégénération" is a 2008 electro / techno song by French singer-songwriter Mylène Farmer. It was the first single from her seventh studio album Point de Suture, and was released first digitally and on radio in June 2008, then in a CD in August 2008. The song marked an important musical change in... " |
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28 June | Enrique Iglesias & Nâdiya | "Tired of Being Sorry" | Estelle & Kanye West | "American Boy" | |
5 July | William Baldé William Baldé Mohamed Guy William Baldé, just known as William Baldé, is a singer-songwriter and composer born in Guinea. In 2008, he became famous with his album En corps étranger and his single "Rayon de soleil", number-one hit in France and Belgium.-Biography:... |
"Rayon de soleil Rayon de soleil "Rayon de soleil" is the name of a 2008 song recorded by the African singer William Baldé. It was his debut single and was released in July 2008 from his album En Corps étranger. It achieved success, becoming a number-one hit in France and Belgium.-Chart performances:In France, the song was... " |
Quentin Mosimann | "Cherchez le garçon" | |
12 July | William Baldé | "Rayon de soleil" | Estelle & Kanye West | "American Boy" | |
19 July | William Baldé | "Rayon de soleil" | Estelle & Kanye West | "American Boy" | |
26 July | William Baldé | "Rayon de soleil" | Estelle & Kanye West | "American Boy" | |
2 August | William Baldé | "Rayon de soleil" | Estelle & Kanye West | "American Boy" | |
9 August | William Baldé | "Rayon de soleil" | Madcon Madcon Madcon is a Norwegian Hip Hop duo formed in 1992 by Yosef Wolde-Mariam and Tshawe Baqwa.They are well known from the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 Interval Act, in which they performed their hit song "Glow"... |
"Beggin' Beggin' "Beggin" is the title of a song composed by Bob Gaudio and Peggy Farina and popularized by The Four Seasons in 1967. In 2007, the song received new popularity when it was remixed by the French DJ Pilooski and then covered by the Norwegian hip-hop band Madcon... " |
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16 August | William Baldé | "Rayon de soleil" | Katy Perry Katy Perry Katy Perry is an American singer, songwriter and actress. Born in Santa Barbara, California, and raised by Christian pastor parents, Perry grew up listening to only gospel music and sang in her local church as a child. After earning a GED during her first year of high school, she began to pursue a... |
"I Kissed a Girl" | |
23 August | Mylène Farmer Mylène Farmer Mylène Farmer, , born Marie-Hélène Jeanne Gautier, , , is a French singer, songwriter, occasional actress and author.... |
"Dégénération Dégénération "Dégénération" is a 2008 electro / techno song by French singer-songwriter Mylène Farmer. It was the first single from her seventh studio album Point de Suture, and was released first digitally and on radio in June 2008, then in a CD in August 2008. The song marked an important musical change in... " |
Madcon | "Beggin'" | |
30 August | William Baldé | "Rayon de soleil" | Madcon | "Beggin'" | |
6 September | William Baldé | "Rayon de soleil" | Madcon | "Beggin'" | |
13 September | Madcon Madcon Madcon is a Norwegian Hip Hop duo formed in 1992 by Yosef Wolde-Mariam and Tshawe Baqwa.They are well known from the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 Interval Act, in which they performed their hit song "Glow"... |
"Beggin' Beggin' "Beggin" is the title of a song composed by Bob Gaudio and Peggy Farina and popularized by The Four Seasons in 1967. In 2007, the song received new popularity when it was remixed by the French DJ Pilooski and then covered by the Norwegian hip-hop band Madcon... " |
Madcon | "Beggin'" | |
20 September | Madcon | "Beggin'" | Madcon | "Beggin'" | |
27 September | Madcon | "Beggin'" | Grégoire Grégoire Boissenot Grégoire is a French composer, author and singer .-Singing career:In December 2007, Gregoire signed a contract with the young label My Major Company, which allows users to produce the artist. The first album of Grégoire was produced by 347 producers... |
"Toi + Moi Toi + Moi (song) "Toi + Moi" is a 2008 pop song recorded by French singer Grégoire. It was his debut single off his album of the same name and was released in October 2008. It achieved huge success in francophone countries.-Background and release:... " |
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4 October | Madcon | "Beggin'" | Madcon | "Beggin'" | |
11 October | Madcon | "Beggin'" | Madcon | "Beggin'" | |
18 October | Madcon | "Beggin'" | Guru Josh Project Guru Josh Paul Walden , commonly known as Guru Josh, is an English musician currently performing under his own stage name as Guru Josh. Guru Josh was an original music icon of the British post-acid house music scene in 1990, most recognised for his debut single "Infinity," initially released in 1989 on... |
"Infinity 2008 Infinity (Guru Josh song) "Infinity", also known as "Infinity ", is a 1989 song recorded by British acid house musician Guru Josh from his album of the same name. The song was re-released in 2008 in a remixed version named "Infinity 2008" and enjoyed renewed success in many countries.-1989 release:The song was first... " |
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25 October | Madcon | "Beggin'" | Grégoire | "Toi + Moi" | |
1 November | Guru Josh Project Guru Josh Paul Walden , commonly known as Guru Josh, is an English musician currently performing under his own stage name as Guru Josh. Guru Josh was an original music icon of the British post-acid house music scene in 1990, most recognised for his debut single "Infinity," initially released in 1989 on... |
"Infinity 2008 Infinity (Guru Josh song) "Infinity", also known as "Infinity ", is a 1989 song recorded by British acid house musician Guru Josh from his album of the same name. The song was re-released in 2008 in a remixed version named "Infinity 2008" and enjoyed renewed success in many countries.-1989 release:The song was first... " |
Grégoire | "Toi + Moi" | |
8 November | Mylène Farmer Mylène Farmer Mylène Farmer, , born Marie-Hélène Jeanne Gautier, , , is a French singer, songwriter, occasional actress and author.... |
"Appelle mon numéro Appelle mon numéro "Appelle mon numéro" is a 2008 song recorded by French singer Mylène Farmer. Released on 3 November 2008, it was the second single from her seventh studio album, Point de Suture. It received generally positive reviews from critics and was more aired on radio and television than Farmer's previous... " |
Grégoire | "Toi + Moi" | |
15 November | Johnny Hallyday Johnny Hallyday Johnny Hallyday is a French singer and actor. An icon in the French-speaking world since the beginning of his career, he was considered by some to have been the French Elvis Presley. He was married for 15 years to one of the most popular French female singers: Sylvie Vartan... |
"Ça n'finira jamais Ça n'finira jamais "Ça n'finira jamais" is a 2008 song recorded by French artist Johnny Hallyday. It was the first single from his album of the same name on which it features as first track... " |
Grégoire | "Toi + Moi" | |
22 November | Johnny Hallyday | "Ça n'finira jamais" | Grégoire | "Toi + Moi" | |
29 November | Guru Josh Project | "Infinity 2008" | Britney Spears Britney Spears Britney Jean Spears is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears began performing as a child, landing acting roles in stage productions and television shows. She signed with Jive Records in 1997 and released her debut album... |
"Womanizer Womanizer (song) "Womanizer" is a song by American recording artist Britney Spears from her sixth studio album, Circus. It was released on September 26, 2008 by Jive Records as the lead single of the album. Produced and co-written by Nikesha Briscoe and Rafael Akinyemi of The Outsyders, the song had to be... " |
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6 December | Patrick Sébastien | "Ah... si tu pouvais fermer ta gueule..." | Britney Spears | "Womanizer" | |
13 December | Britney Spears Britney Spears Britney Jean Spears is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears began performing as a child, landing acting roles in stage productions and television shows. She signed with Jive Records in 1997 and released her debut album... |
"Womanizer Womanizer (song) "Womanizer" is a song by American recording artist Britney Spears from her sixth studio album, Circus. It was released on September 26, 2008 by Jive Records as the lead single of the album. Produced and co-written by Nikesha Briscoe and Rafael Akinyemi of The Outsyders, the song had to be... " |
Britney Spears | "Womanizer" | |
20 December | Britney Spears | "Womanizer" | Britney Spears | "Womanizer" | |
27 December | Britney Spears | "Womanizer" | Jason Mraz Jason Mraz Jason Thomas Mraz , also known as Mr. AZ and Mr. Raz, is an American singer-songwriter. Mraz released his debut album, Waiting for My Rocket to Come, which contained the hit single "The Remedy ", in 2002, but it was not until the release of his second album, "Mr. A-Z", in 2005, that Mraz achieved... |
"I'm Yours I'm Yours (Jason Mraz song) "I'm Yours" is the first single released by Jason Mraz from his third studio album We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things. The song was originally released on a limited edition EP called Extra Credit as a demo in 2005 to promote his second studio album Mr. A–Z. It was performed in his 2004 and 2005... " |
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Albums chart
Week | Issue date | Physical albums | Digital albums | ||
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Artist | Title | Artist | Title | ||
5 January | Radiohead Radiohead Radiohead are an English rock band from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, formed in 1985. The band consists of Thom Yorke , Jonny Greenwood , Ed O'Brien , Colin Greenwood and Phil Selway .Radiohead released their debut single "Creep" in 1992... |
In Rainbows In Rainbows In Rainbows is the seventh studio album by the English rock band Radiohead. It was first released on 10 October 2007 as a digital download self-released, that customers could order for whatever price they saw fit, followed by a standard CD release in most countries during the last week of 2007. The... |
Radiohead Radiohead Radiohead are an English rock band from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, formed in 1985. The band consists of Thom Yorke , Jonny Greenwood , Ed O'Brien , Colin Greenwood and Phil Selway .Radiohead released their debut single "Creep" in 1992... |
In Rainbows In Rainbows In Rainbows is the seventh studio album by the English rock band Radiohead. It was first released on 10 October 2007 as a digital download self-released, that customers could order for whatever price they saw fit, followed by a standard CD release in most countries during the last week of 2007. The... |
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12 January | Radiohead | In Rainbows | The Dø The Dø The Dø is a French/Finnish indie pop band founded in Paris in 2005. The band is Olivia Merilahti and Dan Levy . The duo has been backed on stage by three different drummers... |
A Mouthful A Mouthful A Mouthful is the debut album by French / Finnish indie rock band The Dø, released on 14 January 2008. Two singles were released from it, “On My Shoulders” and “At Last!” . The album was given its U.S... |
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19 January | The Dø The Dø The Dø is a French/Finnish indie pop band founded in Paris in 2005. The band is Olivia Merilahti and Dan Levy . The duo has been backed on stage by three different drummers... |
A Mouthful A Mouthful A Mouthful is the debut album by French / Finnish indie rock band The Dø, released on 14 January 2008. Two singles were released from it, “On My Shoulders” and “At Last!” . The album was given its U.S... |
Bernard Lavilliers Bernard Lavilliers Bernard Lavilliers is a French singer.He was born Bernard Oulion in Saint-Étienne, Loire.The band Fatals Picards wrote a song Bernard Lavilliers, satirizing Lavilliers' image as a former adventurer.-Discography:... |
Samedi soir à Beyrouth | |
26 January | Bernard Lavilliers Bernard Lavilliers Bernard Lavilliers is a French singer.He was born Bernard Oulion in Saint-Étienne, Loire.The band Fatals Picards wrote a song Bernard Lavilliers, satirizing Lavilliers' image as a former adventurer.-Discography:... |
Samedi soir à Beyrouth | Cat Power Cat Power Charlyn Marie Marshall , also known as Chan Marshall or by her stage name Cat Power, is an American singer/songwriter and occasional actress and model. Cat Power was originally the name of Marshall's first band, but has come to refer to her musical projects with various backing bands... |
Jukebox Jukebox (Cat Power album) Jukebox is the eighth album by American singer/songwriter Chan Marshall, also known by her stage name, Cat Power. It was released on January 22, 2008 on Matador Records... |
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2 February | Bernard Lavilliers | Samedi soir à Beyrouth | Jack Johnson Jack Johnson (musician) Jack Johnson was born May 18, 1975 is an American folk rock singer-songwriter, surfer and musician known for his work in the soft rock and acoustic genres. In 2001, he achieved commercial success after the release of his debut album, Brushfire Fairytales. He has since released four more albums, a... |
Sleep Through The Static Sleep Through the Static Sleep Through the Static is the fourth studio album by singer-songwriter Jack Johnson, released in the U.S. on February 5, 2008. The effort was announced on Johnson's personal website as renovation began for the release of the album. It was recorded at L.A.'s Solar Powered Plastic Plant, which... |
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9 February | Cali Cali (singer) Cali is a French singer-songwriter.- Biography :Cali was born 28 June 1968 in Vernet-les-Bains near Perpignan, to an Italian father and Catalan mother. A fan of English rock and French chanson during his youth, Cali was also a keen rugby player. He played for his region and Perpignan... |
L'Espoir | Michael Jackson Michael Jackson Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records... |
Thriller 25 | |
16 February | Michael Jackson Michael Jackson Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records... |
Thriller 25 | Michael Jackson | Thriller 25 | |
23 February | Michael Jackson | Thriller 25 | Paris Paris (2008 film) Paris is a 2008 French film by Cédric Klapisch concerning a diverse group of people living in Paris. The film began shooting in November 2006 and was released in February 2008. Its UK release was in July 2008... |
Soundtrack | |
1 March | Michael Jackson | Thriller 25 | 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:... |
Le Secret des Enfoirés | |
8 March | 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:... |
Le Secret des Enfoirés | Les Enfoirés | Le Secret des Enfoirés | |
15 March | Les Enfoirés | Le Secret des Enfoirés | Raphaël Raphaël Haroche Raphaël Haroche is a French singer who performs under the name Raphael.-Biography:... |
Je sais que la Terre est plate | |
22 March | Raphaël Raphaël Haroche Raphaël Haroche is a French singer who performs under the name Raphael.-Biography:... |
Je sais que la Terre est plate | Alain Bashung Alain Bashung Alain Bashung was a French singer, songwriter and actor.- Youth :Alain Bashung was the son of a Breton factory worker and French Kabyle father, whom he never knew. His mother remarried, and at the age of one, Bashung was sent to Strasbourg to live with his new stepfather's parents... |
Bleu pétrole | |
29 March | Alain Bashung Alain Bashung Alain Bashung was a French singer, songwriter and actor.- Youth :Alain Bashung was the son of a Breton factory worker and French Kabyle father, whom he never knew. His mother remarried, and at the age of one, Bashung was sent to Strasbourg to live with his new stepfather's parents... |
Bleu pétrole | Francis Cabrel Francis Cabrel Francis Cabrel is a well-known French singer-songwriter and guitarist. Inspired heavily by Bob Dylan, he has released a number of albums falling mostly within the realm of folk, with occasional forays into blues or country. Several of his songs, such as "L'encre de tes yeux" and "Petite Marie"... |
Des Roses et des Orties | |
5 April | Francis Cabrel Francis Cabrel Francis Cabrel is a well-known French singer-songwriter and guitarist. Inspired heavily by Bob Dylan, he has released a number of albums falling mostly within the realm of folk, with occasional forays into blues or country. Several of his songs, such as "L'encre de tes yeux" and "Petite Marie"... |
Des Roses et des Orties | Camille | Music Hole Music Hole Music Hole is the third studio album by French singer Camille, released on April 7, 2008.It was co-written with English producer MaJiKer.... |
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12 April | Francis Cabrel | Des Roses et des Orties | Francis Cabrel | Des Roses et des Orties | |
19 April | Francis Cabrel | Des Roses et des Orties | Madonna Madonna (entertainer) Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983... |
Hard Candy Hard Candy (Madonna album) Hard Candy is the eleventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Madonna, released on April 19, 2008, by Warner Bros. Records. It was her final studio album with the record company, marking the end of a 25 year recording history. Madonna started working on the album in 2007, and collaborated... |
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26 April | Madonna Madonna (entertainer) Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983... |
Hard Candy Hard Candy (Madonna album) Hard Candy is the eleventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Madonna, released on April 19, 2008, by Warner Bros. Records. It was her final studio album with the record company, marking the end of a 25 year recording history. Madonna started working on the album in 2007, and collaborated... |
Madonna | Hard Candy | |
3 May | Madonna | Hard Candy | Madonna | Hard Candy | |
10 May | Madonna | Hard Candy | Amy Winehouse Amy Winehouse Amy Jade Winehouse was an English singer-songwriter known for her powerful deep contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres including R&B, soul and jazz. Winehouse's 2003 debut album, Frank, was critically successful in the UK and was nominated for the Mercury Prize... |
Frank Frank (Amy Winehouse album) Frank is the debut studio album by English recording artist Amy Winehouse, released 20 October 2003 on Island Records. Production for the album took place during 2002 to 2003 and was handled by Winehouse, Salaam Remi, Commissioner Gordon, Jimmy Hogarth and Matt Rowe... |
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17 May | Sefyu | Suis-je le gardien de mon frère? | Maxime Le Forestier Maxime Le Forestier Maxime Le Forestier is a French singer.He was born in Paris to an English father and a French mother who had lived in England. He had two older sisters, Anne and Catherine.... |
Restons amants | |
24 May | Francis Cabrel | Des Roses et des Orties | Psy 4 de la Rime Psy 4 de la Rime Psy 4 de la Rime are a French hip hop group formed 1995 in Marseille comprising several rappers with immigrant backgrounds from former French colonies... |
Les Cités d'or | |
31 May | Psy 4 de la Rime Psy 4 de la Rime Psy 4 de la Rime are a French hip hop group formed 1995 in Marseille comprising several rappers with immigrant backgrounds from former French colonies... |
Les Cités d'or | Alanis Morissette Alanis Morissette Alanis Nadine Morissette is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter, guitarist, record producer, and actress. She has won 16 Juno Awards and seven Grammy Awards, was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards and also shortlisted for an Academy Award nomination... |
Flavors of Entanglement Flavors of Entanglement Flavors of Entanglement is the seventh studio album, fifth international release and last Maverick Records release by Canadian-American singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette. The album, which was originally set for an April release, was released May 30, 2008 in Germany, Benelux and Ireland, released... |
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7 June | Francis Cabrel | Des Roses et des Orties | N.E.R.D | Seeing Sounds Seeing Sounds Seeing Sounds is the third studio album by American funk rock band N.E.R.D released June 10, 2008 on Star Trak Entertainment and Interscope Records in the United States. After ending their contract with Virgin Records in 2005, the band felt their previous album Fly or Die was too consistent. Using... |
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14 June | Francis Cabrel | Des Roses et des Orties | Coldplay Coldplay Coldplay are a British alternative rock band formed in 1996 by lead vocalist Chris Martin and lead guitarist Jonny Buckland at University College London. After they formed Pectoralz, Guy Berryman joined the group as a bassist and they changed their name to Starfish. Will Champion joined as a... |
Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends, often referred to as simply Viva la Vida is the fourth studio album by British rock band Coldplay, released on 11 June 2008 on Parlophone. The album was named after a Spanish phrase that translates in English as "long live life"... |
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21 June | Coldplay Coldplay Coldplay are a British alternative rock band formed in 1996 by lead vocalist Chris Martin and lead guitarist Jonny Buckland at University College London. After they formed Pectoralz, Guy Berryman joined the group as a bassist and they changed their name to Starfish. Will Champion joined as a... |
Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends, often referred to as simply Viva la Vida is the fourth studio album by British rock band Coldplay, released on 11 June 2008 on Parlophone. The album was named after a Spanish phrase that translates in English as "long live life"... |
Coldplay | Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends | |
28 June | Coldplay | Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends | Coldplay | Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends | |
5 July | Coldplay | Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends | Coldplay | Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends | |
12 July | Coldplay | Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends | Coldplay | Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends | |
19 July | Carla Bruni Carla Bruni Carla Bruni-Sarkozy is an Italian-French songwriter, singer, actress, and former model... |
Comme si de rien n'était Comme si de rien n'était Comme si de rien n'était is the third album of Italian singer and first lady Carla Bruni. It was released on July 11, 2008, in continental Europe, and on July 14 in the United Kingdom, and on August 5 in the USA.... |
Carla Bruni Carla Bruni Carla Bruni-Sarkozy is an Italian-French songwriter, singer, actress, and former model... |
Comme si de rien n'était Comme si de rien n'était Comme si de rien n'était is the third album of Italian singer and first lady Carla Bruni. It was released on July 11, 2008, in continental Europe, and on July 14 in the United Kingdom, and on August 5 in the USA.... |
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26 July | Coldplay | Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends | Coldplay | Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends | |
2 August | Coldplay | Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends | Coldplay | Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends | |
9 August | Coldplay | Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends | Coldplay | Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends | |
16 August | Coldplay | Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends | Coldplay | Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends | |
23 August | Coldplay | Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends | Mylène Farmer Mylène Farmer Mylène Farmer, , born Marie-Hélène Jeanne Gautier, , , is a French singer, songwriter, occasional actress and author.... |
Point de Suture Point de Suture Point de Suture is the seventh studio album by French singer-songwriter Mylène Farmer, and her 14th album overall. Preceded by the lead single "Dégénération", it was released digitally on 20 August 2008, then on CD five days later... |
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30 August | Mylène Farmer Mylène Farmer Mylène Farmer, , born Marie-Hélène Jeanne Gautier, , , is a French singer, songwriter, occasional actress and author.... |
Point de Suture Point de Suture Point de Suture is the seventh studio album by French singer-songwriter Mylène Farmer, and her 14th album overall. Preceded by the lead single "Dégénération", it was released digitally on 20 August 2008, then on CD five days later... |
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6 September | Tryo Tryo Tryo is a French language 'unplugged' reggae acoustic band, popular in Europe and in Quebec, with three French guitarists, a percussionist, and a producer: Guizmo, Christophe Mali, Manu Eveno, Daniel "Danielito" Bravo and Bibou.... |
Ce que l'on sème | Keziah Jones Keziah Jones Keziah Jones is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and guitarist. He describes his musical style as "Blufunk", which is a fusion between raw blues elements and hard, edgy funk rhythms... |
Nigerian Wood | |
13 September | Metallica Metallica Metallica is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1981 when James Hetfield responded to an advertisement that drummer Lars Ulrich had posted in a local newspaper. The current line-up features long-time lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo ... |
Death Magnetic Death Magnetic Death Magnetic is the ninth studio album by the American heavy metal band Metallica. It was released on September 12, 2008 through Warner Bros. Records. It was the band's first album to feature bassist Robert Trujillo and the first to be produced by Rick Rubin, making this Metallica's first album... |
Coldplay | Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends | |
20 September | Julien Clerc Julien Clerc Julien Clerc, , born as Paul Alain Leclerc on 4 October 1947 in Paris, Clerc's parents divorced when he was still young. He grew up listening to classical music in his father's home, while his mother introduced him to the music of such singers as Georges Brassens and Edith Piaf... |
Où s'en vont les avions ? Où s'en vont les avions ? Où s'en vont les avions ? is a studio album recorded by French singer Julien Clerc and released on 12 September 2008. The album went straight to number-one in France and Belgium . Maxime Le Forestier, Benjamin Biolay, Carla Bruni are among the artists who wrote some tracks for this album... |
Julien Clerc Julien Clerc Julien Clerc, , born as Paul Alain Leclerc on 4 October 1947 in Paris, Clerc's parents divorced when he was still young. He grew up listening to classical music in his father's home, while his mother introduced him to the music of such singers as Georges Brassens and Edith Piaf... |
Où s'en vont les avions ? Où s'en vont les avions ? Où s'en vont les avions ? is a studio album recorded by French singer Julien Clerc and released on 12 September 2008. The album went straight to number-one in France and Belgium . Maxime Le Forestier, Benjamin Biolay, Carla Bruni are among the artists who wrote some tracks for this album... |
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27 September | Julien Clerc | Où s'en vont les avions ? | Grégoire Grégoire Boissenot Grégoire is a French composer, author and singer .-Singing career:In December 2007, Gregoire signed a contract with the young label My Major Company, which allows users to produce the artist. The first album of Grégoire was produced by 347 producers... |
Toi + Moi Toi + Moi Toi + Moi is a 2008 album recorded by French singer Grégoire. It was his debut album released in September 2008 and achieved huge success in France and Belgium where it reached the top five. In France, it hit number-one in its 42nd and 47th weeks... |
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4 October | Christophe Maé Christophe Maé Christophe Maé is a French pop singer.-Career:Maé learned to play the violin at age 6, and later began playing the guitar and harmonica at age 16 after he was immobilised from a chronic illness. He has stated that this was the time when he became inspired by Stevie Wonder... |
Comme à la maison Comme à la maison Comme à la maison is the first live album recorded by French artist Christophe Maé and his second album overall. It was recorded and released in 2008 and met huge success in France and Belgium , both under its CD and DVD versions.- Background :... |
Ayo Ayo "Ayo!" is an R&B/Go-go song by American singer-songwriter Mýa and features DJ Kool. The track was produced by Chris Henderson for Harrison fourth studio album Liberation. Ayo! was written by Chris Henderson, Mýa, and Charlie Smalls.... |
Gravity At Last Gravity at Last -Personnel:* Ayọ – vocals, acoustic guitar, backing vocals, electric guitar, piano, producer* Jawara Adams – trumpet* Jean-Philippe Allard – executive producer... |
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11 October | Ayo Ayo "Ayo!" is an R&B/Go-go song by American singer-songwriter Mýa and features DJ Kool. The track was produced by Chris Henderson for Harrison fourth studio album Liberation. Ayo! was written by Chris Henderson, Mýa, and Charlie Smalls.... |
Gravity At Last Gravity at Last -Personnel:* Ayọ – vocals, acoustic guitar, backing vocals, electric guitar, piano, producer* Jawara Adams – trumpet* Jean-Philippe Allard – executive producer... |
Oasis Oasis (band) Oasis were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991. Originally known as The Rain, the group was formed by Liam Gallagher , Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs , Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan and Tony McCarroll , who were soon joined by Liam's older brother Noel Gallagher... |
Dig Out Your Soul Dig Out Your Soul Dig Out Your Soul is the seventh and final studio album by English rock band Oasis. It was released in October 2008. The first single, "The Shock of the Lightning", was released on 29 September 2008. In promotion of the album, the band embarked on a world tour, debuting in Seattle, Washington at... |
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18 October | Bénabar Bénabar Bénabar is a French songwriter and singer, who could be compared to Vincent Delerm and other singers from his generation. As many of them he was influenced by Georges Brassens, Renaud, Jacques Higelin and also Tom Waits. His songs describe day-to-day life events with humour and a tender cynicism... |
Infréquentable | Bénabar Bénabar Bénabar is a French songwriter and singer, who could be compared to Vincent Delerm and other singers from his generation. As many of them he was influenced by Georges Brassens, Renaud, Jacques Higelin and also Tom Waits. His songs describe day-to-day life events with humour and a tender cynicism... |
Infréquentable | |
25 October | Bénabar | Infréquentable | Bénabar | Infréquentable | |
1 November | Johnny Hallyday Johnny Hallyday Johnny Hallyday is a French singer and actor. An icon in the French-speaking world since the beginning of his career, he was considered by some to have been the French Elvis Presley. He was married for 15 years to one of the most popular French female singers: Sylvie Vartan... |
Ça ne finira jamais | P!nk Pink (singer) Alecia Beth Moore , better known by her stage name Pink , is an American singer-songwriter, musician and actress.... |
Funhouse Funhouse (Pink album) Funhouse is the fifth studio album by American singer-songwriter Pink, released by LaFace Records worldwide in October 2008. Upon its release, the album reached number one on the charts in 6 countries including Australia, New Zealand, Netherlands and United Kingdom, while debuting at number two in... |
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8 November | Johnny Hallyday | Ça ne finira jamais | Vincent Delerm Vincent Delerm Vincent Delerm is a French singer-songwriter, pianist and composer. He is the son of the writer Philippe Delerm.... |
Quinze Chansons | |
15 November | Christophe Maé Christophe Maé Christophe Maé is a French pop singer.-Career:Maé learned to play the violin at age 6, and later began playing the guitar and harmonica at age 16 after he was immobilised from a chronic illness. He has stated that this was the time when he became inspired by Stevie Wonder... |
Comme à la maison Comme à la maison Comme à la maison is the first live album recorded by French artist Christophe Maé and his second album overall. It was recorded and released in 2008 and met huge success in France and Belgium , both under its CD and DVD versions.- Background :... |
Enya Enya Enya is an Irish singer, instrumentalist and songwriter. Enya is an approximate transliteration of how Eithne is pronounced in the Donegal dialect of the Irish language, her native tongue.She began her musical career in 1980, when she briefly joined her family band Clannad before leaving to... |
And Winter Came... And Winter Came... And Winter Came... is the seventh studio album from Irish musician Enya. The album was announced by Enya via her official site on September 12, 2008, and was released on November 7, 2008. The songs on the album primarily have a Christmas or winter theme... |
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22 November | Seal Seal (musician) Seal Henry Olusegun Olumide Adeola Samuel , known simply as Seal, is a British soul and R&B singer-songwriter, of Nigerian and Brazilian background. Seal has won numerous music awards throughout his career, including three Brit Awards—winning Best British Male in 1992, four Grammy Awards, and an... |
Soul | Seal Seal (musician) Seal Henry Olusegun Olumide Adeola Samuel , known simply as Seal, is a British soul and R&B singer-songwriter, of Nigerian and Brazilian background. Seal has won numerous music awards throughout his career, including three Brit Awards—winning Best British Male in 1992, four Grammy Awards, and an... |
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29 November | Seal | Soul | Seal | Soul | |
6 December | Alain Souchon Alain Souchon Alain Souchon is a French singer, songwriter and actor. He has released 15 albums and has played roles in seven films.-Profile:... |
Écoutez d'où ma peine vient | Alain Souchon Alain Souchon Alain Souchon is a French singer, songwriter and actor. He has released 15 albums and has played roles in seven films.-Profile:... |
Écoutez d'où ma peine vient | |
13 December | Seal | Soul | Seal | Soul | |
20 December | Seal | Soul | Seal | Soul | |
27 December | Seal | Soul | Seal | Soul | |
Top ten best sales
This is the ten best-selling of physical singles, digital singles, physical albums and digital albums in 2008.Singles and downloads
Pos. | Physical singles | Digital singles | ||||
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Artist | Title | Sales* | Artist | Title | Sales* | |
1 | Enrique Iglesias Enrique Iglesias Enrique Iglesias is a Spanish pop music singer, a son of singer Julio Iglesias.Enrique started his musical career on Mexican label Fonovisa... & Nâdiya Nâdiya Nâdiya is a French R&B singer.-Early life:Nâdiya comes from a family of Algerian origin in the region of Mostaganem. She is the youngest in a family of 8 children. Her brothers are named: Kader Touati, Baklavah Waheb and her sisters: Malika, Sidartha and Karla... |
"Tired of Being Sorry Tired of Being Sorry "Tired of Being Sorry" is a Latin pop song recorded by Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias. Written by Scott Thomas, it was released as second international single from his 2007 album Insomniac and achieved success in several European countries where it was a top ten hit... " |
286,220 | Grégoire Grégoire Boissenot Grégoire is a French composer, author and singer .-Singing career:In December 2007, Gregoire signed a contract with the young label My Major Company, which allows users to produce the artist. The first album of Grégoire was produced by 347 producers... |
"Toi + Moi Toi + Moi (song) "Toi + Moi" is a 2008 pop song recorded by French singer Grégoire. It was his debut single off his album of the same name and was released in October 2008. It achieved huge success in francophone countries.-Background and release:... " |
102,450 |
2 | William Baldé William Baldé Mohamed Guy William Baldé, just known as William Baldé, is a singer-songwriter and composer born in Guinea. In 2008, he became famous with his album En corps étranger and his single "Rayon de soleil", number-one hit in France and Belgium.-Biography:... |
"Rayon de soleil Rayon de soleil "Rayon de soleil" is the name of a 2008 song recorded by the African singer William Baldé. It was his debut single and was released in July 2008 from his album En Corps étranger. It achieved success, becoming a number-one hit in France and Belgium.-Chart performances:In France, the song was... " |
221,750 | Madcon Madcon Madcon is a Norwegian Hip Hop duo formed in 1992 by Yosef Wolde-Mariam and Tshawe Baqwa.They are well known from the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 Interval Act, in which they performed their hit song "Glow"... |
"Beggin' Beggin' "Beggin" is the title of a song composed by Bob Gaudio and Peggy Farina and popularized by The Four Seasons in 1967. In 2007, the song received new popularity when it was remixed by the French DJ Pilooski and then covered by the Norwegian hip-hop band Madcon... " |
84,070 |
3 | Sheryfa Luna Sheryfa Luna Sheryfa Luna is a French R&B singer born to an Algerian father and a French mother.She won the fourth series of the French edition of popular Popstars in October 2007.... |
"Il avait les mots Il avait les mots "II avait les mots" is a pop music song recorded by contemporary R&B singer Sheryfa Luna. It was her second single from her debut album entitled Sheryfa Luna... " |
120,230 | Amy Macdonald Amy Macdonald (singer) Amy Macdonald is a Scottish recording artist. Macdonald rose to fame in 2007 with her debut album, This Is the Life and its fourth single, "This Is the Life". The single charted at number one in six different countries worldwide, and charted inside the top ten in another eleven countries worldwide... |
"This Is the Life This Is the Life (Amy Macdonald song) "This Is the Life" is an indie pop / folk song by Scottish singer-songwriter Amy Macdonald from her 2007 album of the same title. It was released on December 10, 2007 in UK, and in April 2008 in most of European countries, becoming a major hit worldwide. It has so far been Macdonald's most... " |
82,270 |
4 | Madcon Madcon Madcon is a Norwegian Hip Hop duo formed in 1992 by Yosef Wolde-Mariam and Tshawe Baqwa.They are well known from the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 Interval Act, in which they performed their hit song "Glow"... |
"Beggin' Beggin' "Beggin" is the title of a song composed by Bob Gaudio and Peggy Farina and popularized by The Four Seasons in 1967. In 2007, the song received new popularity when it was remixed by the French DJ Pilooski and then covered by the Norwegian hip-hop band Madcon... " |
104,350 | Estelle Estelle (singer) Estelle Fanta Swaray commonly known as Estelle, and formerly as Est'elle, is an English R&B singer-songwriter, rapper and record producer.-Early Life:Estelle was born 18 January 1980 in Hammersmith, London, England... & Kanye West Kanye West Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and... |
"American Boy American Boy "American Boy" is the second single from the album Shine by British R&B singer Estelle and features American rapper Kanye West. The song is her first international single... " |
78,450 |
5 | Laurent Wolf Laurent Wolf Laurent Wolf 1973 in Toulouse Is a French electro-house producer and DJ. He is the author of several compilations that contain his own tracks and also his remixes. He reached the top of the charts with his "Saxo" and "Calinda" compositions. Laurent Wolf was the winner of the DJ category in the... & Eric Carter Eric Carter Eric Robert Carter is a former American professional "Old/Mid School" Bicycle Motocross racer whose prime competitive years were from 1983 to 1998... |
"No Stress No Stress "No Stress" is the name of a 2008 song recorded by the French house producer and DJ Laurent Wolf. It was the first single from his sixth album Wash My World, on which it features as first track in its radio edit version, and as tenth track in the Zen @ Acoustic version... " |
89,740 | Britney Spears Britney Spears Britney Jean Spears is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears began performing as a child, landing acting roles in stage productions and television shows. She signed with Jive Records in 1997 and released her debut album... |
"Womanizer Womanizer (song) "Womanizer" is a song by American recording artist Britney Spears from her sixth studio album, Circus. It was released on September 26, 2008 by Jive Records as the lead single of the album. Produced and co-written by Nikesha Briscoe and Rafael Akinyemi of The Outsyders, the song had to be... " |
77,500 |
6 | David Tavaré David Tavaré David Tavaré is a Spanish singer and House Music DJ .-Biography:David Tavare was born on December 20, 1984 in Pollenca, Spain. He is the son of a legendary Spanish guitar player... |
"Hot Summer Night Hot Summer Night (Oh La La La) "Hot Summer Night " is the title of a song recorded by Spanish singer David Tavaré, featuring 2 Eivissa who features in the credits . Luigi Ricco, from Team 33, which produced the original "Oh La La La", also produced Tavare's version... " |
87,040 | Laurent Wolf Laurent Wolf Laurent Wolf 1973 in Toulouse Is a French electro-house producer and DJ. He is the author of several compilations that contain his own tracks and also his remixes. He reached the top of the charts with his "Saxo" and "Calinda" compositions. Laurent Wolf was the winner of the DJ category in the... & Eric Carter Eric Carter Eric Robert Carter is a former American professional "Old/Mid School" Bicycle Motocross racer whose prime competitive years were from 1983 to 1998... |
"No Stress No Stress "No Stress" is the name of a 2008 song recorded by the French house producer and DJ Laurent Wolf. It was the first single from his sixth album Wash My World, on which it features as first track in its radio edit version, and as tenth track in the Zen @ Acoustic version... " |
72,320 |
7 | Fatal Bazooka Fatal Bazooka Fatal Bazooka is a French spoof rap group consisting of Michaël Youn, Vincent Desagnat and Benjamin Morgaine. The act originated in a 2002 radio show which its members hosted at the time.... & Yelle Yelle Yelle is a French band founded by lead singer and namesake, Yelle and GrandMarnier . A third member, Tepr , joined the band before the recording of their debut album. Budet and GrandMarnier began working on music together in 2000... |
"Parle à ma main Parle à ma main "Parle à ma main" is a 2006 song recorded by French act Fatal Bazooka featuring Yelle. It was the fifth and last single from the album T'As Vu ?, and was released in November 2007... " |
84,360 | Katy Perry Katy Perry Katy Perry is an American singer, songwriter and actress. Born in Santa Barbara, California, and raised by Christian pastor parents, Perry grew up listening to only gospel music and sang in her local church as a child. After earning a GED during her first year of high school, she began to pursue a... |
"I Kissed a Girl" | 71,350 |
8 | Mondotek Mondotek Mondotek is a house & electro group from Germany which started its career in France. Its members are Danny Daagard and Steve Morane. Their most popular hit is Alive. They are also known for their remix of One Desire by Jakarta.-Singles:... |
"Alive" | 81,240 | Coldplay Coldplay Coldplay are a British alternative rock band formed in 1996 by lead vocalist Chris Martin and lead guitarist Jonny Buckland at University College London. After they formed Pectoralz, Guy Berryman joined the group as a bassist and they changed their name to Starfish. Will Champion joined as a... |
"Viva la Vida" | 68,990 |
9 | Duffy Duffy (singer) Aimée Ann Duffy , known as Duffy, is a Welsh singer-songwriter. Her 2008 debut album Rockferry entered the UK Album Chart at number one. It was the best-selling album in the United Kingdom in 2008 with 1.68 million copies sold... |
"Mercy Mercy (song) "Mercy" is a soul song performed by Welsh blue-eyed soul singer Duffy, released as the second single from her debut album, Rockferry . Co-written by Duffy and Steve Booker and produced by Booker, it was released over 2008 worldwide to critical acclaim and unprecedented chart success... " |
80,960 | Duffy Duffy (singer) Aimée Ann Duffy , known as Duffy, is a Welsh singer-songwriter. Her 2008 debut album Rockferry entered the UK Album Chart at number one. It was the best-selling album in the United Kingdom in 2008 with 1.68 million copies sold... |
"Mercy Mercy (song) "Mercy" is a soul song performed by Welsh blue-eyed soul singer Duffy, released as the second single from her debut album, Rockferry . Co-written by Duffy and Steve Booker and produced by Booker, it was released over 2008 worldwide to critical acclaim and unprecedented chart success... " |
67,350 |
10 | Magic System Magic System A magic system is a set of rules that magical effects in a fictional setting follow. Magic systems are most elaborate in video games and role-playing games, due to the need to balance the game. A common feature to many magic systems is a way to limit the number of spells a magic user can cast.-... |
"Zouglou Dance (Joie De Vivre)" | 75,740 | Yael Naim Yael Naim Yael Naïm , is a French-Israeli singer-songwriter. She rose to fame in 2008 in the US after her hit single "New Soul" was used by Apple in an advertising campaign for its MacBook Air. The song peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100.-Biography:Yael Naïm was born in Paris, France to Tunisian Jewish... |
"New Soul New Soul "New Soul" is a song by the French-Israeli indie folk singer Yael Naïm, from her eponymous album. The song has gained popularity in the U.S. following its use by Apple in an advertisement for their MacBook Air laptop. In the song Naïm sings of being a new soul who has come into the world to learn... " |
60,600 |
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Albums and downloads
Pos. | Physical albums | Digital albums | ||||
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Artist | Title | Sales* | Artist | Title | Sales* | |
1 | Francis Cabrel Francis Cabrel Francis Cabrel is a well-known French singer-songwriter and guitarist. Inspired heavily by Bob Dylan, he has released a number of albums falling mostly within the realm of folk, with occasional forays into blues or country. Several of his songs, such as "L'encre de tes yeux" and "Petite Marie"... |
Des Roses Et Des Orties | 606,730 | Coldplay Coldplay Coldplay are a British alternative rock band formed in 1996 by lead vocalist Chris Martin and lead guitarist Jonny Buckland at University College London. After they formed Pectoralz, Guy Berryman joined the group as a bassist and they changed their name to Starfish. Will Champion joined as a... |
Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends, often referred to as simply Viva la Vida is the fourth studio album by British rock band Coldplay, released on 11 June 2008 on Parlophone. The album was named after a Spanish phrase that translates in English as "long live life"... |
25,360 |
2 | Seal Seal (musician) Seal Henry Olusegun Olumide Adeola Samuel , known simply as Seal, is a British soul and R&B singer-songwriter, of Nigerian and Brazilian background. Seal has won numerous music awards throughout his career, including three Brit Awards—winning Best British Male in 1992, four Grammy Awards, and an... |
Soul | 476,920 | Duffy Duffy (singer) Aimée Ann Duffy , known as Duffy, is a Welsh singer-songwriter. Her 2008 debut album Rockferry entered the UK Album Chart at number one. It was the best-selling album in the United Kingdom in 2008 with 1.68 million copies sold... |
Rockferry Rockferry Rockferry is the debut studio album by Welsh blue-eyed soul singer Duffy, released on 3 March 2008 in the United Kingdom by A&M Records. It was released in the United States by Mercury Records. Duffy worked with several producers and writers on the album, including Bernard Butler, Steve Booker,... |
15,010 |
3 | Christophe Maé Christophe Maé Christophe Maé is a French pop singer.-Career:Maé learned to play the violin at age 6, and later began playing the guitar and harmonica at age 16 after he was immobilised from a chronic illness. He has stated that this was the time when he became inspired by Stevie Wonder... |
Mon paradis Mon paradis Mon paradis is the first studio album recorded by Christophe Maé. It was released in 2007 and sold over two million copies worldwide, and topped the chart about ten months after its release. The album remained on the SNEP Chart for two years and on the Ultratop 40 Chart... |
424,720 | Francis Cabrel Francis Cabrel Francis Cabrel is a well-known French singer-songwriter and guitarist. Inspired heavily by Bob Dylan, he has released a number of albums falling mostly within the realm of folk, with occasional forays into blues or country. Several of his songs, such as "L'encre de tes yeux" and "Petite Marie"... |
Des Roses Et Des Orties | 13 850 |
4 | 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:... |
Les Secrets des Enfoirés | 400,240 | Amy Winehouse Amy Winehouse Amy Jade Winehouse was an English singer-songwriter known for her powerful deep contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres including R&B, soul and jazz. Winehouse's 2003 debut album, Frank, was critically successful in the UK and was nominated for the Mercury Prize... |
Back to Black Back to Black Back to Black is the second studio album by English recording artist Amy Winehouse, released on 27 October 2006 by Island Records. It is the last album released in her lifetime. The album incorporates 1960s soul music styles and modern R&B production, with subjective lyrics that concern... |
12,280 |
5 | Coldplay Coldplay Coldplay are a British alternative rock band formed in 1996 by lead vocalist Chris Martin and lead guitarist Jonny Buckland at University College London. After they formed Pectoralz, Guy Berryman joined the group as a bassist and they changed their name to Starfish. Will Champion joined as a... |
Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends, often referred to as simply Viva la Vida is the fourth studio album by British rock band Coldplay, released on 11 June 2008 on Parlophone. The album was named after a Spanish phrase that translates in English as "long live life"... |
387,260 | Seal Seal (musician) Seal Henry Olusegun Olumide Adeola Samuel , known simply as Seal, is a British soul and R&B singer-songwriter, of Nigerian and Brazilian background. Seal has won numerous music awards throughout his career, including three Brit Awards—winning Best British Male in 1992, four Grammy Awards, and an... |
Soul | 11,720 |
6 | Duffy Duffy (singer) Aimée Ann Duffy , known as Duffy, is a Welsh singer-songwriter. Her 2008 debut album Rockferry entered the UK Album Chart at number one. It was the best-selling album in the United Kingdom in 2008 with 1.68 million copies sold... |
Rockferry Rockferry Rockferry is the debut studio album by Welsh blue-eyed soul singer Duffy, released on 3 March 2008 in the United Kingdom by A&M Records. It was released in the United States by Mercury Records. Duffy worked with several producers and writers on the album, including Bernard Butler, Steve Booker,... |
370,600 | Renan Luce Renan Luce Renan Luce is a French singer and songwriter. His songs are inspired by the 20th century singer and songwriter Georges Brassens and depict everyday life with a dose of humour and poetry.- Biography and musical career :... |
Repenti | 11,020 |
7 | Amy Winehouse Amy Winehouse Amy Jade Winehouse was an English singer-songwriter known for her powerful deep contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres including R&B, soul and jazz. Winehouse's 2003 debut album, Frank, was critically successful in the UK and was nominated for the Mercury Prize... |
Back to Black Back to Black Back to Black is the second studio album by English recording artist Amy Winehouse, released on 27 October 2006 by Island Records. It is the last album released in her lifetime. The album incorporates 1960s soul music styles and modern R&B production, with subjective lyrics that concern... |
366,080 | Mylène Farmer Mylène Farmer Mylène Farmer, , born Marie-Hélène Jeanne Gautier, , , is a French singer, songwriter, occasional actress and author.... |
Point de Suture Point de Suture Point de Suture is the seventh studio album by French singer-songwriter Mylène Farmer, and her 14th album overall. Preceded by the lead single "Dégénération", it was released digitally on 20 August 2008, then on CD five days later... |
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8 | Renan Luce Renan Luce Renan Luce is a French singer and songwriter. His songs are inspired by the 20th century singer and songwriter Georges Brassens and depict everyday life with a dose of humour and poetry.- Biography and musical career :... |
Repenti | 360,850 | Madonna Madonna (entertainer) Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983... |
Hard Candy Hard Candy (Madonna album) Hard Candy is the eleventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Madonna, released on April 19, 2008, by Warner Bros. Records. It was her final studio album with the record company, marking the end of a 25 year recording history. Madonna started working on the album in 2007, and collaborated... |
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9 | AC/DC AC/DC AC/DC are an Australian rock band, formed in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. Commonly classified as hard rock, they are considered pioneers of heavy metal, though they themselves have always classified their music as simply "rock and roll"... |
Black Ice Black Ice (album) Black Ice is the 15th Australian and 14th international studio album by the Australian hard rock band AC/DC. It was produced by Brendan O'Brien and released internationally on 17 October 2008. Guitarists Angus Young and Malcolm Young got together in London in 2003 to start composing tracks... |
357,500 | Bénabar Bénabar Bénabar is a French songwriter and singer, who could be compared to Vincent Delerm and other singers from his generation. As many of them he was influenced by Georges Brassens, Renaud, Jacques Higelin and also Tom Waits. His songs describe day-to-day life events with humour and a tender cynicism... |
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10 | Johnny Hallyday Johnny Hallyday Johnny Hallyday is a French singer and actor. An icon in the French-speaking world since the beginning of his career, he was considered by some to have been the French Elvis Presley. He was married for 15 years to one of the most popular French female singers: Sylvie Vartan... |
Ça ne finira jamais | 351,720 | Amy Macdonald Amy Macdonald (singer) Amy Macdonald is a Scottish recording artist. Macdonald rose to fame in 2007 with her debut album, This Is the Life and its fourth single, "This Is the Life". The single charted at number one in six different countries worldwide, and charted inside the top ten in another eleven countries worldwide... |
This Is the Life This Is the Life (Amy Macdonald album) -Deluxe edition:After the major success of "This Is the Life" across Europe, in the end of 2008 a deluxe version of the album was released. The 2-disc-set include the standard version of the album and a bonus-CD with several bonus tracks, live and acoustic versions.-Personnel:*Amy Macdonald -... |
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- List of number-one hits (France)
- List of artists who reached number one on the French Singles Chart