Formed two years ago, Collectif Métissé pretty much represents what France is (or should be) all about - a melting pot of ethnic backgrounds and musical influences - hence the name.
The seven piece group is made up of DJ Fou (real name Sébastien Santovito), Soma Riba, Nadia Lahcene, Willy William, Yannick Cotte, Amélie Wade and Saint Ange; a "cocktail of personalities," according to the official website, that is the "perfect blend to create (those dancefloor) hits."
Collectif Métissé (screenshot from video)The latest one "Laisse tomber tes problemes" borrows heavily from the 1992 hit "Sing hallelujah" from the Swedish-based musician and producer Dr Alban with the refrain and beat making no pretence than being anything other than a straight cover (or copy).
Just in case you can't hear the resemblance, this remix should help you out.
Not surprisingly "Laisse tomber tes problemes" is getting plenty of airplay in France and even the group (oh all right then, the record label) is confident that it's set to be THE summer hit in France this year.
No arguments there.
Yes the video's a bit macho and not entirely original; streetwise guys and their scantily clad girls as sidekicks on a beach.
And the lyrics are pretty mindless.
There's plenty of "clapping hands", encouragement to women to "undulate your body to the music" and to everyone to "enjoy the exotic dance atmosphere."
Actually that sounds a lot more erudite in translation than it is in the original Franglais.
But this is all about feeling good.
So go on.
Rather than sitting back and enjoying, get up and move - wherever you are.
Laisse tomber tes problèmes par VANESSABEN2
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