L.E.J
French trio L.E.J surged to popularity in 2015 on the viral success of a mash-up of that summer’s pop hits, and later transitioned into recording their own material. Comprised of singers Lucie Lebrun and Elisa Paris, with Juliette Saumagne on cello and backing vocals, the three formed L.E.J (named for their first initials) in 2013 in the Paris suburb Saint-Denis, and met with modest regional success in their early years.
But it was the mash-up “Summer 2015” that launched L.E.J to global notoriety. The track blended 11 contemporary hits, including songs from Nicki Minaj, Pharrell Williams, Rihanna, and Bruno Mars, as well as European artists Bigflo et Oli, Stromae, and Maitre Gims. The song and its accompanying video racked up over 100 million streams across various platforms. The trio quickly capitalized on the attention by releasing the album En attendant l'album… later that year, which featured an original song, “La dalle”, which became a standout track for the group, along with covers of Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky” and “Survivor” by Destiny’s Child, and their original viral hit. The album peaked at Number Four in France, and went double platinum in their home country.
L.E.J toured for much of 2016 (a “Summer 2016” medley was popular, but didn’t duplicate the success of its predecessor), and won the French equivalent of a Best New Artist Grammy at the 2017 Victoires de la Musique ceremony. Two albums of original material, Poupées russes and Pas peur, arrived in 2018 and 2020.
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Discography
21 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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Poupées russes
French Music - Released by Universal Music Division Mercury Records on 8 Jun 2018
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Pas Peur
French Music - Released by Universal Music Division Mercury Records on 29 May 2020
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En attendant l’album
French Music - Released by Universal Music Division Mercury Records on 4 Dec 2015
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Christmas hors d'œuvre
Pop - Released by Universal Music Division Mercury Records on 2 Dec 2016
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Summer 2016 (Medley / Extended)
Pop - Released by Universal Music Division Mercury Records on 5 Aug 2016
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Pas Peur
French Music - Released by Universal Music Division Mercury Records on 29 May 2020
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On fait du bruit (Avec le Village d'Eva)
French Music - Released by Universal Music Division Mercury Records on 21 Dec 2018
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La nuit
French Music - Released by Universal Music Division Mercury Records on 6 Apr 2018
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Redemption Song
Pop - Released by Universal Music Division Island Def Jam on 27 May 2016
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Liberté, égalité
French Music - Released by Universal Music Division Mercury Records on 20 Jul 2018
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Tous les Deux
French Music - Released by Universal Music Division Mercury Records on 28 Feb 2020
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Poupées russes
French Music - Released by Universal Music Division Mercury Records on 8 Jun 2018
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Pas l'time
French Music - Released by Universal Music Division Mercury Records on 20 Jun 2019
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Christmas hors d'œuvre
Pop - Released by Universal Music Division Mercury Records on 2 Dec 2016
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Pas Peur
French Music - Released by Universal Music Division Mercury Records on 10 Apr 2020
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La nuit
French Music - Released by Universal Music Division Mercury Records on 6 Apr 2018
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo