Double Je
Encyclopedia
"Double je" is a 2007
song recorded by the French
singer Christophe Willem
with lyrics by Zazie
. It was his third single
and the second one from his debut album, Inventaire
. Released on 25 May 2007, the single was a hit in France
and Belgium
, topping the singles charts for about two months and thus becoming the singer's best-selling single.
. The song, with its "very funky melody and background vocals", was considered as being "much more effective" than the previous single, "Élu produit de l'année", released some weeks earlier digitally in France and as a single in Belgium (Wallonia).
Willem chose the "self-mockery" to illustrate the song, which has also electronic sonorities. Produced by the director Sylvain Fusée who also wrote the screenplay with Willem, the music video shows the singer participating in a group therapy, to express his dual personality. It was nominated for the 2008 Victoires de la Musique
in the category 'best videoclip of the year'. It did not win, but the song was awarded 'original song of the year'.
, the single entered at number-one on the French Singles Chart, on 2 June 2007, selling 38,002 units this week. It remained for seven non consecutive weeks at the top, then dropped slowly almost every week. The single stayed for 18 weeks in the top ten, 24 weeks in the top 50 and 35 weeks in the top 100. Certified Platinum
disc by the SNEP, the song was the best-selling single of the year, with 309,481 sales.
The single was also a success on the digital chart : entered at number 17 on 14 April 2007, it jumped to number one the next week, and remained on the chart (top 40) for one year. It was ranked at number two on the End of the Year Chart with about 62,690 digitally sales (2007 only).
In Belgium
(Wallonia), the single charted for 38 weeks on the Ultratop 40, from 12 May 2007. It debuted at number 27 and reached the top ten in the fifth week. It was number one four weeks later and remained there for three consecutive weeks, then dropped to number two for six weeks. It totaled 19 weeks in the top ten, achieved Gold
status and became the fourth best-selling single of the year.
In Switzerland
, the song achieved a minor success: after a debut at number 69 on 20 May, it peaked at number 21 four weeks later, and stayed in the top 100 for 25 weeks.
2007 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2007.-January:*January 1 - George Shearing is knighted for services to music in the Queen's New Year Honours List. Evelyn Glennie becomes a Dame...
song recorded by the French
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
singer Christophe 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:...
with lyrics by Zazie
Zazie
Zazie is a French singer and songwriter. Zazie co-produces all her albums.-Early life:...
. It was his third single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
and the second one from his debut album, Inventaire
Inventaire
Inventaire is the name given to the debut album of the French singer Christophe Willem. It was released on April 16, 2007 and was supported by the two hit singles "Double Je" and "Jacques a dit", which were top five hits in France and Belgium...
. Released on 25 May 2007, the single was a hit in France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
and Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
, topping the singles charts for about two months and thus becoming the singer's best-selling single.
Background, lyrics, music and video
"Double je" was composed by the French artist ZazieZazie
Zazie is a French singer and songwriter. Zazie co-produces all her albums.-Early life:...
. The song, with its "very funky melody and background vocals", was considered as being "much more effective" than the previous single, "Élu produit de l'année", released some weeks earlier digitally in France and as a single in Belgium (Wallonia).
Willem chose the "self-mockery" to illustrate the song, which has also electronic sonorities. Produced by the director Sylvain Fusée who also wrote the screenplay with Willem, the music video shows the singer participating in a group therapy, to express his dual personality. It was nominated for the 2008 Victoires de la Musique
Victoires de la Musique
Victoires de la musique , is an annual French award ceremony that recognizes the best musical artists of the year.- Male artist of the year :*1985 : Michel Jonasz*1986 : Jean-Jacques Goldman*1987 : Johnny Hallyday...
in the category 'best videoclip of the year'. It did not win, but the song was awarded 'original song of the year'.
Chart performances
In FranceFrance
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, the single entered at number-one on the French Singles Chart, on 2 June 2007, selling 38,002 units this week. It remained for seven non consecutive weeks at the top, then dropped slowly almost every week. The single stayed for 18 weeks in the top ten, 24 weeks in the top 50 and 35 weeks in the top 100. Certified Platinum
Music recording sales certification
Music recording sales certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped or sold a certain number of copies, where the threshold quantity varies by type and by nation or territory .Almost all countries follow variations of the RIAA certification categories,...
disc by the SNEP, the song was the best-selling single of the year, with 309,481 sales.
The single was also a success on the digital chart : entered at number 17 on 14 April 2007, it jumped to number one the next week, and remained on the chart (top 40) for one year. It was ranked at number two on the End of the Year Chart with about 62,690 digitally sales (2007 only).
In Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
(Wallonia), the single charted for 38 weeks on the Ultratop 40, from 12 May 2007. It debuted at number 27 and reached the top ten in the fifth week. It was number one four weeks later and remained there for three consecutive weeks, then dropped to number two for six weeks. It totaled 19 weeks in the top ten, achieved Gold
Music recording sales certification
Music recording sales certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped or sold a certain number of copies, where the threshold quantity varies by type and by nation or territory .Almost all countries follow variations of the RIAA certification categories,...
status and became the fourth best-selling single of the year.
In Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
, the song achieved a minor success: after a debut at number 69 on 20 May, it peaked at number 21 four weeks later, and stayed in the top 100 for 25 weeks.
Track listings
- CD single
- "Double je" — 3:16
- "Des Nues" — 3:55
- "Double je" (club mix) — 4:31
- Digital download
- "Double je" — 3:16
- "Double je" (club mix) — 4:31
Peak positions
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 1 |
| Eurochart Hot 100 | 3 |
| French Digital Chart | 1 |
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 1 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 21 |
End of year charts
| End of year chart (2007) | Position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 4 |
| French Airplay Chart | 2 |
| French Digital Chart | 2 |
| French Singles Chart | 1 |
| French TV Airplay Chart | 1 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 88 |
| End of year chart (2008) | Position |
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 78 |
Certifications
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | Gold | 11 August 2007 | 20,000 |
| France | Platinum | 25 October 2007 | 300,000 |