Francky Vincent
Encyclopedia
Francky Vincent is a singer, song-writer, producer, painter, manager
and musician of at least 170 songs from Guadeloupe
. He is known for his provocative and sexually explicit lyrics, brutal outspokenness, and his charming smile.
He is known for his single Fruit De La Passion, which is the most notable and successful of his career, selling over 700.000 copies in Metropolitan France
, more than any other Zouk
solo singer.
He has sold a total of over 2 millions albums worldwide especially in francophone countries. He is considered by many to be the most popular and successful Guadeloupean solo singer, one of the Greatest Caribbean Artists of All Time and the most well-known Zouk
singer in France, as well as one of the most criticized.
In 1976 he left to do his military service in Guyana and came home the following year and became head of a store selling spare parts for light aircraft in Raizet.
He decides to raise the group Taboo No. 2 shows a third album in 1978: Retour en Force.
Finally, he decides to go it alone and abandon Taboo No. 2 to write and compose obscene, even shocking songs. His first solo album, sold under the mantle, sold 50 000 copies.
Since the 1980s, Francky became known throughout the Caribbean community living in Paris or the Caribbean under the nickname "Doctor Porno," the Zoukeur X "or" Francky Maleli ". Despite a ban on air (which ultimately turned out to be very good publicity), his music appealed to tourists.
In 1990, he decided to produce his own music and created Francky Vincent productions. He began to sing more in French in order to challenge the majors and to develop nationally. The following year, his album Alice ça Glisse is a hit in the West Indies and sold more than 50 000 copies. At this time, he appears for the first time on stage in Paris Olympia
. Following this, noting that the record companies still were not interested in him, he moved to Paris in February 1992.
Two years later, he signed a license agreement with Arcadi (now Wagram Music
) and launched the famous compilation Fruit De La Passion (Vas-y Francky c'est bon) which was a huge success. The lead song was the hit of the summer, and the album brought together many like Alice ça Glisse, Le Tourment D'Amour, Viens dans mon duplex. These hits were broadcast on radio and in nightclubs. The disc was ranked 17th in the Top Albums Ifop / SNEP for 13 weeks and sold over 200 000 copies, Francky was a guest on French television studios by Michel Drucker
, Jean-Pierre Foucault
, amongst others. He plays Olympia once again and began touring with international success.
In 1996, his album Le Tombeur was little publicized, ranked 40th and remained two weeks in the Top Albums Ifop / SNEP. At this time, he lived between Baie-Mahault
and Paris.
His success continued with A La Folie in 1999, which included covering the title of Kassav legendary title: Zouk la sé sel médikaman song and Chanteur De Zouk Love, a song dedicated to all Zouk Love singers, citing absurd lyrics and musical rhythm in a comical themes.
His next album in 2004, Ça va chauffer, did not meet the success he expected. Francky related this affair in the song Droit de réponse.
In March 2009 , Francky Vincent signed a contract with Universal Music. He has since released a summer anthem single, Tu veux mon zizi , which made an entry in the charts by automatically placing sixth and staying twenty-nine weeks in the rankings . In July 2009, he released a double compilation called My fest'of. This allowed Francky to come back under the media spotlight and score another hit.
On 29 January 2010 , he joined the 3rd installment of a French reality TV show named La Ferme Célébrités
, which took place in South Africa, more precisely in Zulu Nyala near Hluhluwe. This show was broadcast on TF1
with others celebrities such as Brigitte Nielsen
, David Charvet
and Surya Bonaly
. Francky lasted seven weeks in the game, promoting his association Association Cent Familles (Association One Hundred Families) led by Jean Luc Lahaye. He was eliminated on March 19 during his second nomination to face Kelly Bochenko (to be removed with him), David Charvet
and Mickael Vendetta
.
In June 2010, he went on tour and releasded his the summer single hit, Moi J'aime Scier.
; They have a son, Mathis, born in 2005. He often returns with his family to Guadeloupe
.
and album with Tabou n°2:
Talent manager
A talent manager, also known as an artist manager or band manager, is an individual or company who guides the professional career of artists in the entertainment industry...
and musician of at least 170 songs from Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe is an archipelago located in the Leeward Islands, in the Lesser Antilles, with a land area of 1,628 square kilometres and a population of 400,000. It is the first overseas region of France, consisting of a single overseas department. As with the other overseas departments, Guadeloupe...
. He is known for his provocative and sexually explicit lyrics, brutal outspokenness, and his charming smile.
He is known for his single Fruit De La Passion, which is the most notable and successful of his career, selling over 700.000 copies in Metropolitan France
Metropolitan France
Metropolitan France is the part of France located in Europe. It can also be described as mainland France or as the French mainland and the island of Corsica...
, more than any other Zouk
Zouk
Zouk is a style of rhythmic music originating from the Caribbean islands of Guadeloupe & Martinique. Zouk means "party" or "festival" in the local Antillean Creole of French, although the word originally referred to, and is still used to refer to, a popular dance, based on the Polish dance, the...
solo singer.
He has sold a total of over 2 millions albums worldwide especially in francophone countries. He is considered by many to be the most popular and successful Guadeloupean solo singer, one of the Greatest Caribbean Artists of All Time and the most well-known Zouk
Zouk
Zouk is a style of rhythmic music originating from the Caribbean islands of Guadeloupe & Martinique. Zouk means "party" or "festival" in the local Antillean Creole of French, although the word originally referred to, and is still used to refer to, a popular dance, based on the Polish dance, the...
singer in France, as well as one of the most criticized.
Childhood
Francky Vincent was born in Pointe-à-Pitre April 18, 1956, in Guadeloupe, in a modest family, an engineer father and a mother embroiderer. After a difficult childhood in red light districts of his native city, he abandoned his studies at two months of the bachelor to occupy the post of Clerical Officer in the service of social security registration of Pointe-à-Pitre, where there is dismissed after six months.In 1976 he left to do his military service in Guyana and came home the following year and became head of a store selling spare parts for light aircraft in Raizet.
Career
In 1975, he joined a small, suburban group called Taboo No. 2 as a percussionist, and he travelled Guadeloupe with his henchmen to host weddings and dances. He released two albums, Ambition et Ti Paulette.He decides to raise the group Taboo No. 2 shows a third album in 1978: Retour en Force.
Finally, he decides to go it alone and abandon Taboo No. 2 to write and compose obscene, even shocking songs. His first solo album, sold under the mantle, sold 50 000 copies.
Since the 1980s, Francky became known throughout the Caribbean community living in Paris or the Caribbean under the nickname "Doctor Porno," the Zoukeur X "or" Francky Maleli ". Despite a ban on air (which ultimately turned out to be very good publicity), his music appealed to tourists.
In 1990, he decided to produce his own music and created Francky Vincent productions. He began to sing more in French in order to challenge the majors and to develop nationally. The following year, his album Alice ça Glisse is a hit in the West Indies and sold more than 50 000 copies. At this time, he appears for the first time on stage in Paris Olympia
Paris Olympia
The Olympia is a music hall in the 9th arrondissement of Paris. Located at No. 28, Boulevard des Capucines, its closest métro/RER stations are Madeleine, Opéra, Havre – Caumartin and Auber....
. Following this, noting that the record companies still were not interested in him, he moved to Paris in February 1992.
Two years later, he signed a license agreement with Arcadi (now Wagram Music
Wagram Music
Wagram Music is a French independent record label located in Paris. It has a catalog in various music genres such as French Pop, Rock and Hard rock, Pop, World, electronic music, Reggae, Soul, Jazz or Electro-swing. Represented artists include Jessy Matador, Caravan Palace, Corneille, Mass...
) and launched the famous compilation Fruit De La Passion (Vas-y Francky c'est bon) which was a huge success. The lead song was the hit of the summer, and the album brought together many like Alice ça Glisse, Le Tourment D'Amour, Viens dans mon duplex. These hits were broadcast on radio and in nightclubs. The disc was ranked 17th in the Top Albums Ifop / SNEP for 13 weeks and sold over 200 000 copies, Francky was a guest on French television studios by Michel Drucker
Michel Drucker
Michel Drucker, CQ is a popular French journalist and TV host.Michel Drucker was born in Vire, Calvados, in Normandy. Jacques Drucker, a doctor, is Michel's younger brother, and Jean Drucker, a TV top executive, is Michel's older brother. He started a journalistic career in 1965 at the ORTF as...
, Jean-Pierre Foucault
Jean-Pierre Foucault
Jean-Pierre Foucault is a French television and radio host.He is the host of Qui Veut Gagner des Millions ?, the French version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? He has been hosting the Miss France pageant since 1996.Foucault played himself in the 2006 film Mon Meilleur Ami directed by Patrice...
, amongst others. He plays Olympia once again and began touring with international success.
In 1996, his album Le Tombeur was little publicized, ranked 40th and remained two weeks in the Top Albums Ifop / SNEP. At this time, he lived between Baie-Mahault
Baie-Mahault
Baie-Mahault is the second most populated commune in the French overseas region and department of Guadeloupe after Abymes The extensive Zoning Industriel of Jarry, in Baie-Mahault is far the most industrialized communes in the islands and the largest industrial park in the Lesser Antilles.It is...
and Paris.
His success continued with A La Folie in 1999, which included covering the title of Kassav legendary title: Zouk la sé sel médikaman song and Chanteur De Zouk Love, a song dedicated to all Zouk Love singers, citing absurd lyrics and musical rhythm in a comical themes.
His next album in 2004, Ça va chauffer, did not meet the success he expected. Francky related this affair in the song Droit de réponse.
In March 2009 , Francky Vincent signed a contract with Universal Music. He has since released a summer anthem single, Tu veux mon zizi , which made an entry in the charts by automatically placing sixth and staying twenty-nine weeks in the rankings . In July 2009, he released a double compilation called My fest'of. This allowed Francky to come back under the media spotlight and score another hit.
On 29 January 2010 , he joined the 3rd installment of a French reality TV show named La Ferme Célébrités
La Ferme Célébrités
La Ferme Célébrités is the French version of the international TV show The Farm, produced in France by Endemol and broadcast on TF1. A certain number of B-List celebrities appearing on it. The show was running in 2004 and 2005, then in 2010. It was hosted by Christophe Dechavanne and Patrice...
, which took place in South Africa, more precisely in Zulu Nyala near Hluhluwe. This show was broadcast on TF1
TF1
TF1 is a national French TV channel, controlled by TF1 Group, whose major share-holder is Bouygues. TF1's average market share of 24% makes it the most popular domestic network...
with others celebrities such as Brigitte Nielsen
Brigitte Nielsen
Brigitte Nielsen is a Danish model, actress, musician and reality television personality who began her career modelling for Greg Gorman and Helmut Newton and several years later made appearances in the 1985 films Red Sonja and Rocky IV and is also known for her marriage to Sylvester Stallone...
, David Charvet
David Charvet
David Charvet is a French singer and actor.-Personal life:Charvet was born in Lyon, France. His father is the Tunisian Jewish businessman Paul Guez. David Charvet's mother, Christiane Charvet, is French. He and his siblings speak French as their first language. He won a green card through the...
and Surya Bonaly
Surya Bonaly
Surya Bonaly is a French professional figure skater. She is a three-time World Championship silver medalist, a five-time European Champion, the 1991 World Junior Champion and a nine-time French National Champion.-Career:...
. Francky lasted seven weeks in the game, promoting his association Association Cent Familles (Association One Hundred Families) led by Jean Luc Lahaye. He was eliminated on March 19 during his second nomination to face Kelly Bochenko (to be removed with him), David Charvet
David Charvet
David Charvet is a French singer and actor.-Personal life:Charvet was born in Lyon, France. His father is the Tunisian Jewish businessman Paul Guez. David Charvet's mother, Christiane Charvet, is French. He and his siblings speak French as their first language. He won a green card through the...
and Mickael Vendetta
Mickaël Vendetta
Mickaël Vendetta is a French Internet phenomenon. He was born October 3, 1987 in Le Creusot and owes its fame to the buzz he succeeded to create on the internet....
.
In June 2010, he went on tour and releasded his the summer single hit, Moi J'aime Scier.
Personal life
Francky currently resides with Sandrine, his wife, in BrevansBrevans
Brevans is a commune in the Jura department in Franche-Comté in eastern France.-References:*...
; They have a son, Mathis, born in 2005. He often returns with his family to Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe is an archipelago located in the Leeward Islands, in the Lesser Antilles, with a land area of 1,628 square kilometres and a population of 400,000. It is the first overseas region of France, consisting of a single overseas department. As with the other overseas departments, Guadeloupe...
.
Discography
- Moi j'aime scier (2010)
- My fest'of (2009)
- La vie en rose
- Réchauffe l'hiver (2001)
- A la Folie (1999)
- Collection Légende (1999)
- Faîtes la fête avec Francky Vincent (1998)
- Le Tombeur (1996)
- Aka manman (1995)
- The very best of Francky Vincent (1995)
- Fruit de la passion (1994)
- Alice ça glisse (1991)
- Nigivir (1993)
- Les meilleurs succès de Francky Vincent (1992)
- Manze Zaza (1990)
- Coquinement Zouk (1991)
- 15 ans déjà... (Putain !) (1989)
- Manze Lola (1988)
- Piña Colada (1986)
- Complètement Francky (2003)
- Positif(1987)
- Ca va chauffer (2004)
- Le lolo (1985)
- Comme Franky (voyé dlo) (1984)
- Dans la chaleur de la nuit
- Qui m'aime me suive (1983)
and album with Tabou n°2:
- Ambition
- Ti paulette
- Retour en force
- La Braguette d'or (1978)
- L'âme du Tabou n°2