Parti pour zouker
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"Parti pour zouker" is the name of a 2006
song recorded by the French
artist Lorie
. It was the third single
from her fourth studio album, Rester la même
, on which it is the eighth track. It was released on May 26, 2006, and features Dadoumike, a rapper who performs the background vocals. This song, which has zouk
influences, was a summer hit in France
, where it reached the top five, and also had success in Belgium (Wallonia).
The music video was shot on a beach of Deshaies
, Guadeloupe
, and was directed by Karim Ouaret.
In France, the single gave Lorie a new top five hit, which she had not had since "Week End" in 2003. It remained in the top ten for three weeks, in the top 50 for 16 weeks, and in the top 100 for 19 weeks. It finally achieved Silver status and was the 45th best-selling single of the year.
In Belgium, the single appeared for 15 weeks on the Ultratop 40. It started at #32 on June 10 and gained a few places almost every week, until reaching #12 in its eighth week. Then it regularly dropped on the chart. It was eventually ranked at #63 on the Annual Chart.
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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...
artist Lorie
Lorie
Laure Pester, professionally known as Lorie, is a French singer. Her fame can be attributed to producer, songwriter and composer Johnny Williams and her father–manager Dominique Pester...
. It was the third 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 her fourth studio album, Rester la même
Rester la même
Rester la même is French pop singer Lorie's fourth studio album, and her seventh album overall. It was released on October 28, 2005 and contains the hit single "Parti pour zouker"...
, on which it is the eighth track. It was released on May 26, 2006, and features Dadoumike, a rapper who performs the background vocals. This song, which has zouk
Zouk
Zouk is a style of rhythmic music originating from the Caribbean islands of Guadeloupe & Martinique. Zouk means "party" or "festival" in the local Antillean Creole of French, although the word originally referred to, and is still used to refer to, a popular dance, based on the Polish dance, the...
influences, was a summer 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...
, where it reached the top five, and also had success in Belgium (Wallonia).
Chart information
The song was performed on Lorie's 2006 tour and was thus available on her live album Live tour 2006 (fourth track, CD 2). It was also included on the French compilations La Compil du lapinou, Hits 2 en 1 2006, vol. 3 and Crazy Kids 3.The music video was shot on a beach of Deshaies
Deshaies
Deshaies is a commune in the French overseas region and department of Guadeloupe, in the Lesser Antilles. It is on the northwest coast of Basse-Terre Island.The inhabitants are called Deshaisiens.-History:...
, Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe is an archipelago located in the Leeward Islands, in the Lesser Antilles, with a land area of 1,628 square kilometres and a population of 400,000. It is the first overseas region of France, consisting of a single overseas department. As with the other overseas departments, Guadeloupe...
, and was directed by Karim Ouaret.
In France, the single gave Lorie a new top five hit, which she had not had since "Week End" in 2003. It remained in the top ten for three weeks, in the top 50 for 16 weeks, and in the top 100 for 19 weeks. It finally achieved Silver status and was the 45th best-selling single of the year.
In Belgium, the single appeared for 15 weeks on the Ultratop 40. It started at #32 on June 10 and gained a few places almost every week, until reaching #12 in its eighth week. Then it regularly dropped on the chart. It was eventually ranked at #63 on the Annual Chart.
Track listings
CD single- "Parti pour zouker" (radio edit) — 3:19
- "Parti pour zouker" (club mix) — 5:52
- "Parti pour zouker" (instrumental) — 3:17
Digital download
- "Parti pour zouker" (radio edit) — 3:19
- "Parti pour zouker" (club mix) — 5:52
- "Parti pour zouker" (instrumental) — 3:17
- "Parti pour zouker" (video) — 3:48
Peak positions
| Chart (2006) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 12 |
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 5 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 67 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2006) | Position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 63 |
| French Singles Chart | 45 |
Certifications
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified | Physical sales | Digital downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | Silver | 2 November 2006 | 100,000 | 92,700 | 700 |