Caféine (album)
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Caféine is the second album from French singer Christophe Willem
. It was released on 25 May 2009 by Columbia
. The lead single is "Berlin" and was released for download on 28 March 2009.
-oriented sound and produce by Minogue
's producers. On October 31, Christophe-willem.com announced the possibility that the album would contain a duet with Kylie Minogue
on the track called "Sensitized". The title "Caféine" was made official on February 6, 2009 but other rumours appeared. The first said Jennifer Ayache, singer from French rock-band Superbus
, gave Willem a song named "Dansez". The singer will confirm the rumours later. The second is about a French adaptation from "State of Grace" by Britney Spears
, a demo non-used from Blackout sessions. In some interviews, Willem
makes his duet with Kylie Minogue
known, the track is produced by Guy Chambers
just like "Heartbox". It's already available on X
published in 2007. However, Christophe
translated into French some parts of the song. "Dansez" is finally called "Tu Te Fous De Nous" and "Entre Nous Et Le Sol" is a French adaptation of "State Of Grace"
Christophe Willem
Christophe Willem , born on 3 August 1983 in Enghien-les-Bains, Val-d'Oise, is a French singer and the winner of the fourth edition of Nouvelle Star in 2006.-Early life:...
. It was released on 25 May 2009 by Columbia
Columbia Records
Columbia Records is an American record label, owned by Japan's Sony Music Entertainment, operating under the Columbia Music Group with Aware Records. It was founded in 1888, evolving from an earlier enterprise, the American Graphophone Company — successor to the Volta Graphophone Company...
. The lead single is "Berlin" and was released for download on 28 March 2009.
Background
Mid-2008, Christophe Willem confirmed the recording of his second studio album, which will be released on April 16, 2009, two years to the day after his first album. Rumours say the album would have an electronicElectronic music
Electronic music is music that employs electronic musical instruments and electronic music technology in its production. In general a distinction can be made between sound produced using electromechanical means and that produced using electronic technology. Examples of electromechanical sound...
-oriented sound and produce by Minogue
Kylie Minogue
Kylie Ann Minogue, OBE - often known simply as Kylie - is an Australian singer, recording artist, songwriter, and actress. After beginning her career as a child actress on Australian television, she achieved recognition through her role in the television soap opera Neighbours, before commencing...
's producers. On October 31, Christophe-willem.com announced the possibility that the album would contain a duet with Kylie Minogue
Kylie Minogue
Kylie Ann Minogue, OBE - often known simply as Kylie - is an Australian singer, recording artist, songwriter, and actress. After beginning her career as a child actress on Australian television, she achieved recognition through her role in the television soap opera Neighbours, before commencing...
on the track called "Sensitized". The title "Caféine" was made official on February 6, 2009 but other rumours appeared. The first said Jennifer Ayache, singer from French rock-band Superbus
Superbus (band)
Superbus is a five-piece French pop/rock band formed in 1999.-History:After a trip to the United States to perfect her English in 1999, Jennifer Ayache went looking for musicians to make a group. She met Michel Giovannetti, a guitarist, and François Even, a bassist, who already knew each other from...
, gave Willem a song named "Dansez". The singer will confirm the rumours later. The second is about a French adaptation from "State of Grace" by Britney Spears
Britney Spears
Britney Jean Spears is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears began performing as a child, landing acting roles in stage productions and television shows. She signed with Jive Records in 1997 and released her debut album...
, a demo non-used from Blackout sessions. In some interviews, Willem
Christophe Willem
Christophe Willem , born on 3 August 1983 in Enghien-les-Bains, Val-d'Oise, is a French singer and the winner of the fourth edition of Nouvelle Star in 2006.-Early life:...
makes his duet with Kylie Minogue
Kylie Minogue
Kylie Ann Minogue, OBE - often known simply as Kylie - is an Australian singer, recording artist, songwriter, and actress. After beginning her career as a child actress on Australian television, she achieved recognition through her role in the television soap opera Neighbours, before commencing...
known, the track is produced by Guy Chambers
Guy Chambers
Guy Chambers is an English songwriter and record producer, perhaps best known for his long partnership with Robbie Williams.- Biography :...
just like "Heartbox". It's already available on X
X (Kylie Minogue album)
X is the tenth studio album by Australian recording artist Kylie Minogue. It is her first release since the greatest hits compilation Ultimate Kylie , and her first studio album since Body Language . X was preceded by lead single "2 Hearts" and released worldwide in November 2007...
published in 2007. However, Christophe
Christophe Willem
Christophe Willem , born on 3 August 1983 in Enghien-les-Bains, Val-d'Oise, is a French singer and the winner of the fourth edition of Nouvelle Star in 2006.-Early life:...
translated into French some parts of the song. "Dansez" is finally called "Tu Te Fous De Nous" and "Entre Nous Et Le Sol" is a French adaptation of "State Of Grace"
Editions Standard & Deluxe Collector
- "Ouverture" - 0:39
- "L'homme En Noir" - 4:30
- "Sensitized" duet with Kylie MinogueKylie MinogueKylie Ann Minogue, OBE - often known simply as Kylie - is an Australian singer, recording artist, songwriter, and actress. After beginning her career as a child actress on Australian television, she achieved recognition through her role in the television soap opera Neighbours, before commencing...
- 3:46 - "Berlin" - 3:13
- "La Demande" - 3:39
- "Entre Nous Et Le Sol" - 3:58
- "Plus Que Tout" - 4:44
- "Coffee" - 3:40
- "Fragile" - 3:26
- "Trash" duet with Skye - 3:57
- "Tu Te Fous De Nous" - 4:35
- "Heartbox" - 3:53
- "Yaourt & Lavabo"
- "Si Je Tombais" (Acoustic) - 4:58
Edition Deluxe Collector
- "Holé Holé" (Original version of « L'homme En Noir ») - 4:37
- "Berlin" (Alternative Version) - 3:08
- "La Demande" (Remix) - 4:13
- "Si Je Tombais" - 4:28
- "Walk Away" duet with Skye 2:28
Peak positions
Chart (2009) | Peak position |
---|---|
Belgian (Wallonia) Albums Chart | 2 |
French Digital Chart | 1 |
French Albums Chart | 1 |
Swiss Albums Chart | 10 |
Year-end charts
Chart (2009) | Position |
---|---|
Belgian (Wallonia) Albums Chart | 33 |
Chart (2010) | Position |
Belgian (Wallonia) Albums Chart | 58 |
Certifications
Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified | Physical sales | Downloads |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Belgium | Gold | 17 July 2009 | 15,000 | ||
France | Platinum | 22 October 2009 | 100,000 | ||