Fous ta cagoule
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"Fous ta cagoule" is a song by the humorous rap
group Fatal Bazooka
with Michaël Youn
, the first single from its album T'As Vu ?
released in 2007. This song achieved a huge success in France and Belgium.
mountains of Savoy
, and caricatures certain French rappers there. The music video was produced by Nicolas Benamou.
The single peaked at #1 in France in January 2007.
Having gained one big hit, it sold more than 550,000 copies in France.
while in the French department of Savoy
. To avoid getting sick
, they put a ski mask on and suggest to others to follow suit.
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Rapping
Rapping refers to "spoken or chanted rhyming lyrics". The art form can be broken down into different components, as in the book How to Rap where it is separated into “content”, “flow” , and “delivery”...
group Fatal Bazooka
Fatal Bazooka
Fatal Bazooka is a French spoof rap group consisting of Michaël Youn, Vincent Desagnat and Benjamin Morgaine. The act originated in a 2002 radio show which its members hosted at the time....
with Michaël Youn
Michaël Youn
Michaël Youn is a French actor, singer, comedian, and TV and radio personality.- Biography :...
, the first single from its album T'As Vu ?
T'As Vu ?
T'As Vu ? is an album by French parody rap group Fatal Bazooka. It released in 2007 and contains 19 songs, five of which were released as singles : "Fous ta cagoule", "Mauvaise foi nocturne", "J'aime trop ton boule", "Trankillement" and "Parle à ma main".-Track listing:#"Intro: T'As Vu" -...
released in 2007. This song achieved a huge success in France and Belgium.
Background and writing
The group transposes the urban style within the framework of the snow-coveredSnow
Snow is a form of precipitation within the Earth's atmosphere in the form of crystalline water ice, consisting of a multitude of snowflakes that fall from clouds. Since snow is composed of small ice particles, it is a granular material. It has an open and therefore soft structure, unless packed by...
mountains of Savoy
Savoy
Savoy is a region of France. It comprises roughly the territory of the Western Alps situated between Lake Geneva in the north and Monaco and the Mediterranean coast in the south....
, and caricatures certain French rappers there. The music video was produced by Nicolas Benamou.
The single peaked at #1 in France in January 2007.
Having gained one big hit, it sold more than 550,000 copies in France.
Description
Two rappers are coldCold
Cold describes the condition of low temperature.Cold may also refer to:*Common cold, a contagious viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory system*Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...
while in the French department of Savoy
Savoie
Savoie is a French department located in the Rhône-Alpes region in the French Alps.Together with the Haute-Savoie, Savoie is one of the two departments of the historic region of Savoy that was annexed by France on June 14, 1860, following the signature of the Treaty of Turin on March 24, 1860...
. To avoid getting sick
Pharyngitis
Pharyngitis is an inflammation of the throat or pharynx. In most cases it is quite painful, and is the most common cause of a sore throat.Like many types of inflammation, pharyngitis can be acute – characterized by a rapid onset and typically a relatively short course – or chronic....
, they put a ski mask on and suggest to others to follow suit.
Cover versions and parodies
This song, by its big hit and its broad diffusion on the music channels and Internet, was the subject of several parodies:- Christmas 2006, the firemenFirefighterFirefighters are rescuers extensively trained primarily to put out hazardous fires that threaten civilian populations and property, to rescue people from car incidents, collapsed and burning buildings and other such situations...
of the Geneva International Airport turned on the tarmac and in the general headquarter a clip with the song Fous ta cagoule, when their chief was not there. This video, entitled Fatal SA, Fou ta cagoule (also known under Fous ta cagoule, pompier), met a great success on Internet. The men involved in the video were later reprimanded for unauthorized use of fire equipment and degrading the image of the fire department. - The organizers of the “Morning” of radio operator Le Mouv'Le Mouv'Le Mouv' is a French youth-oriented radio station which began broadcasting on 17 June 1997. As part of Radio France, it is a public radio station. The station primarily plays alternative rock. Initially based in Toulouse, it moved to Paris in December 2001. The radio station does not claim to be a...
have creates a parody of the song, Fous ta capoteCondomA condom is a barrier device most commonly used during sexual intercourse to reduce the probability of pregnancy and spreading sexually transmitted diseases . It is put on a man's erect penis and physically blocks ejaculated semen from entering the body of a sexual partner...
, at the time of SidactionSidactionSidaction is a major French public event that started in 1994 in France for raising awareness and collecting charitable funds for AIDS. It donates important sums to various AIDS charities, AIDS research, institutions specializing in medical care and social aid for those suffering of HIV/AIDS in...
2007. - At the beginning of 2007, Romano, organizer of radio operator SkyrockSkyrockSkyrock.com is a social networking site offering its members a free web space where they can create a blog, add a profile, and exchange messages with other registered members...
which animates at the sides of Difool the Radio Libre the evening and Morning of the morning, carried out a parody of Fous ta cagoule entitled Fous ta perruqueWigA wig is a head of hair made from horsehair, human hair, wool, feathers, yak hair, buffalo hair, or synthetic materials which is worn on the head for fashion or various other aesthetic and stylistic reasons, including cultural and religious observance. The word wig is short for periwig and first...
in featuring with a listener who had composed the words of this one. - A true Savoyard group of rap, Poses 33, turned a clip in answer of the tube of Fatal Bazooka: J'fous ma cagoule, where they criticize in particular Michael Youn to make fun of them.
- Fatal Bazooka itself did to a diversion of its own song in the album T'As Vu ?: Crêpes au froment, where the hood is replaced by crepesCrêpeA crêpe or crepe , is a type of very thin pancake, usually made from wheat flour or buckwheat flour . The word is of French origin, deriving from the Latin crispa, meaning "curled". While crêpes originate from Brittany, a region in the northwest of France, their consumption is widespread in France...
with wheatWheatWheat is a cereal grain, originally from the Levant region of the Near East, but now cultivated worldwide. In 2007 world production of wheat was 607 million tons, making it the third most-produced cereal after maize and rice...
of BrittanyBrittanyBrittany is a cultural and administrative region in the north-west of France. Previously a kingdom and then a duchy, Brittany was united to the Kingdom of France in 1532 as a province. Brittany has also been referred to as Less, Lesser or Little Britain...
, to cure the malbouffeJunk foodJunk food is an informal term applied to some foods that are perceived to have little or no nutritional value ; to products with nutritional value, but which also have ingredients considered unhealthy when regularly eaten; or to those considered unhealthy to consume at all...
. - In 2008, the song was covered by Gérard JugnotGérard JugnotGérard Jugnot is a French actor, film director, screenwriter and producer.Jugnot was one of the founders of the comedy troupe Le Splendid in the 1970s, along with, among others, his high-school friends Christian Clavier, Thierry Lhermitte, and Michel Blanc...
, LââmLââmLââm is a French female singer of Tunisian descent. She has sold more than 500,000 albums and more than 2 million singles.-Biography:...
, Michèle LaroqueMichèle LaroqueMichèle Laroque is a French actress, comedian and humorist, who has appeared in almost 60 film and television productions since 1988.She was born in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France...
, Marc LavoineMarc LavoineMarc Lucien Lavoine is a French singer and actor. In 1985, his hit single "Elle a les yeux revolver" allowed him to reach the top of the French chart and marked the beginning of his successful singing career....
, Nolwenn LeroyNolwenn LeroyNolwenn Leroy, , is a French singer and songwriter, discovered by the French television reality show Star Academy. She is best known for her two Number One singles "Cassé" and "Nolwenn Ohwo!"....
, Christophe MaéChristophe MaéChristophe Maé is a French pop singer.-Career:Maé learned to play the violin at age 6, and later began playing the guitar and harmonica at age 16 after he was immobilised from a chronic illness. He has stated that this was the time when he became inspired by Stevie Wonder...
and Jean-Baptiste MaunierJean-Baptiste MaunierJean-Baptiste Maunier , nicknamed JB or Jean-Bapt, is a French actor and singer famous for his role in the 2004 French film, Les Choristes.- Early life :...
and included in a medley available on Les EnfoirésLes EnfoirésLes Enfoirés , is the name given to the singers and performers in the yearly charity concert for the Restaurants du Cœur .-History:...
' album Les Secrets des Enfoirés.
Track listings
CD single- "Fous ta cagoule" (radio edit) — 3:28
- "Fous ta cagoule" (Playmobitch dirty south remix) — 3:07
- "Fous ta cagoule" (extended Dedikass mix) — 5:09
- "Fous ta cagoule" (instrumental mix) — 3:28
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- "Fous ta cagoule" (radio edit) — 3:28
Certifications and sales
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified | Physical sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | Gold | January 6, 2007 | 20,000 | |
| France | Platinum | December 15, 2006 | 300,000 | 341,241 in 2006 |
Charts
| Chart (2006/07) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 1 |
| Eurochart Hot 100 | 3 |
| French Digital Chart | 1 |
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 1 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 8 |
| End of year chart (2006) | Position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 32 |
| French Singles Chart | 2 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 77 |
| End of year chart (2007) | Position |
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 2 |
| French Singles Chart | 10 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 68 |