Is there a question you wish a journalist would ask you that has never been asked?
“When Star Ac' came out, you did 12,000 interviews in a week and you were always asked the same questions. Over time, I have the impression that we have explored a lot of subjects, that we've been around. But there's one thing that no one has done yet: I've never been asked about specific phrases in my songs like: 'Why did you choose those words?' Because for me, the text is what matters most. That's where I start when I write a song. Every word is chosen carefully so that everything is coherent. took the time to deconstruct my songs to analyze certain phrases or understand their meaning.”
And on the contrary, is there something that really annoyed you and that you hope to no longer have in 2025?
“In truth, I think I've been around Star Ac'. Sometimes, when people still ask me questions about it, you feel that it's really still centered on Star Ac'. For me, I really answered all the possible questions on this subject. It's a chapter that I explored extensively.”
What meeting had the most impact on you in 2024?
“I had several, but I would say Vincha. What struck me was that there would be no album without him. But in reality, I mainly talk about the team: Vincha, Jonathan Cagne and Romain Botti. These are the three people with whom I worked on the album, with whom I spent a lot of time this year. What struck me was that, while making the album. album, the four of us got to know each other. It's incredible to have been able to stay in a small group, and to do all the songs together. They are truly our songs. And I think that this experience had a big impact on me. . But in Clermont, at Romain, I have the impression of having found my third home.”
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Winter is here, are you going to bring out your famous scarf?
“No, this year, it’s the balaclava. I’ve already bought ten. I’ve become a fan (laughs)!”
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We heard you say “70” in French in an interview. Are you leaning a little towards the “dark” side?
“When I'm in Belgium, I say '70', but in France, I say it the French way. It's simply so that people understand. It's for ease, I'm a chameleon (laughs)!”
Internet users teased you on your little television. In 2025, do you plan to change it?
(laughs) “No, I don't watch it enough to buy a new one. But it makes me laugh a lot. I understand the mockery, it's funny. Sometimes, I post photos of my living room, and everything that the people notice is that my television is tiny (laughs). But guys, I live in a shared apartment! My friends are studying, we don't have the budget to buy a new TV. Don't buy a TV.”
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What are your good resolutions for 2025?
“It's funny, because every year the resolution is often to lose weight. But this year, no. Of course, there's the tour coming up, and I really intend to get back into shape. form. I want to do sports and feel good in my body Because it was all well and good to make an album, but I was sitting on a chair or in an armchair all day. Now I'm writing. I want to move, to get back into shape to be in great shape during the tour, and not find myself out of breath And then, I think this year is going to be crazy I'm not ready. It will be filled with concerts, meetings with the public. I just hope to be happy.
