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
Franse chansons - Released by Universal Music Division Mercury Records on 8 jun. 2018
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Pas Peur
Franse chansons - Released by Universal Music Division Mercury Records on 29 mei 2020
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Summer 2016 (Medley / Extended)
Pop - Released by Universal Music Division Mercury Records on 5 aug. 2016
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En attendant l’album
Franse chansons - 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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Pas Peur
Franse chansons - Released by Universal Music Division Mercury Records on 29 mei 2020
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On fait du bruit (Avec le Village d'Eva)
Franse chansons - Released by Universal Music Division Mercury Records on 21 dec. 2018
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La nuit
Franse chansons - 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 mei 2016
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Seine-Saint-Denis
Franse chansons - Released by LEJ on 15 aug. 2015
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Liberté, égalité
Franse chansons - Released by Universal Music Division Mercury Records on 20 jul. 2018
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Tous les Deux
Franse chansons - Released by Universal Music Division Mercury Records on 28 feb. 2020
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Poupées russes
Franse chansons - Released by Universal Music Division Mercury Records on 8 jun. 2018
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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 l'time
Franse chansons - Released by Universal Music Division Mercury Records on 20 jun. 2019
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Pas Peur
Franse chansons - Released by Universal Music Division Mercury Records on 10 apr. 2020
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La nuit
Franse chansons - Released by Universal Music Division Mercury Records on 6 apr. 2018
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo