The year 2024 has been rich in musical releases. Hip-hop, pop, rock: here are the 10 most listened to songs of the year in France.
In 2024, the French music scene has been shared between newcomers and established artists. Pierre Garnier, Carbonne but also Gims and Booba, the 10 most listened to hits of the year in France highlight diverse styles.
“I LOve you”, Dadju and Tayc: 84 million sales equivalent
Two of the most recognized voices on the urban music scene. Dadju, brother of Gims and Tayc, Marseille singer whose explosion dates from 2020 with “N’y Pense Plus”, share the microphone for a hit which has collected 84 million equivalent sales. As is often the case with the two artists, the lyrics speak of love, as the title suggests, with a melody that is difficult to forget.
«The sound of silence», disturbed (cyril remix) : 90 millions d’équivalent vente
In a completely different style, DJ Cyril managed to place one of his hits in the top 10 of the most listened to songs of the year in France. The Australian mixer, to whom we also owe “Stumblin’ In” (2023), has done it again with this cover of the hit “The Sound of Silence”, initially performed in 2015 by the American metal group Disturbed.
“Gata only”, Floyymenor and cris mj: 90 million sales equivalent
It’s difficult not to have heard this hit during the summer of 2024. Whether on the radio or in bars, this featuring between the Chilean singers Floyymenor and Cris MJ was notably the most used hit on the social network TikTok. A popularity which is undoubtedly explained by the melody, both sweet and catchy, created by the two artists.
“Dolce Camara”, Booba and sdm: 95 million sales equivalent
The first (but not the last) rap title in this ranking. Booba invites one of his favorite acolytes: SDM, who is also part of the 92i production house (founded by Booba). The two artists multiply the punchlines in what is the most listened to track from Booba’s latest album, Ad vitam æternam.
“Those we were”, Pierre Garnier: 97 million sales equivalent
The winner of the 2024 edition of the Star Academy wasted no time in making a name for himself among the general public by releasing “Those we were”. Thanks to a song that he illuminates with his characteristic voice, the young 21-year-old artist has exploded all records in streaming and radio play. In addition to his first place in all French-speaking countries, the singer achieved the best start in the history of Spotify in French variety. It quickly surpassed one million monthly authors.
“don’t be shy”, gims: 111 million sales equivalent
Here is the first title placed by Gims in this top 10. The French singer and rapper who exploded with Sexion d’Assaut had a year 2024 full of success, notably thanks to his album “Le Nord se souvenir” in which “Sois pas shy” holds third place on his tracklist. Between rhythmic verses and melodious chorus, the artist from the DRC offers his best recipe.
“Beautiful things”, benson boone: 112 million equivalent sales
A short head above the Gims title, with 112 million equivalent sales, this Benson Boone song is the most listened to international song of the year 2024 in France. By alternating between a soothing first minute and a second part of the song in a more “rock” style, all with a perfectly executed transition, the 22-year-old American artist maintains his hit reference. Internationally, the hit also performed perfectly with a third place in the Spotify listening rankings.
“Imagine”, Carbonne: 115 million sales equivalent
“She said to me ‘imagine Madeira under the parasols’”, here are the few words which, sung to the melody of Carbonne, have punctuated the summer period for many French people. The hit of the young 26-year-old from Montpellier has a unique story. The singer has in fact decided to broadcast an extract on social networks before it is finished. He explains the rest for NRJ: “I post it and we see that it is starting to get crazy: 300,000, 400, 500,000… In the morning, I wake up, it was at 2 million and in the evening at 4 million! I had messages from friends who told me: “you saw, the video works so well!” Finally, Carbonne released his song in May 2024, which did not prevent him from joining the podium for the year 2024.
“Little genius”, Jungeli, Imes Es and Alonzo: 127 million sales equivalent
Whether to party or get in a good mood, this single is a must-have for 2024. With production provided by Wiils Production, Jungeli, Imen Es and Alonzo provide a particularly catchy flow. The first two in a soft and musical style, while the third allows you to vary the pleasures with a hip-hop verse perfectly incorporated into the same beat.
“Spider”, gims and dystinc: 136 million sales equivalent
Once again, Gims shows that it dominates the world of French streaming. He is the only one to place several singles in the top 10 of the most listened to of the year in France and he even obtained first place with his featuring with Dystinct: “Spider”. Once again, this title was able to count on significant popularity during the summer period, thanks to its melodious and danceable profile. For his part, Dystinct brings a different touch with his lyrics sung in Arabic, he who is of Belgian-Moroccan origin.
