"Showbiz (The Battle)" | ||||
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Single by Matt Pokora | ||||
from the album M. Pokora | ||||
Released | 15 November 2004 | |||
Recorded | 2004 | |||
Length | 3:10 | |||
Label | Universal | |||
Songwriter(s) | Georges Padey, Kore & Skalp, M. Pokora and Da Team | |||
Producer(s) | Kore & Skalp | |||
Matt Pokora singles chronology | ||||
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"Showbiz (The Battle)" is the debut solo single of French singer M. Pokora, also appearing in the self-titled debut solo album M. Pokora . The single cover credits him as Matt Pokora.
It was released on 15 November 2004 on the ULM label, part of Universal. It was written and composed by Georges Padey, Kore & Skalp, Matthieu Tota (M. Pokora) and Da Team and was produced by Kore & Skalp (Djamel Fezari and Pascal Koeu).
Charts (2011) | Peak position |
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Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia) [1] | 12 |
France (SNEP) [2] | 10 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) [3] | 19 |
Linkup was a French boy band, created by the third season of the popular French reality show Popstars, called "Popstars - the Duel" aired on RTL Group TV channel M6 in fall 2003. It consisted of Matthieu, Lionel and Otis. Matthieu later became known as singer M. Pokora.
"Abdel Kader" is an Algerian traditional song made famous by the Algerian raï artist Khaled. It is mistakenly thought to be about the Emir `Abd al-Qādir al-Jazā'irī, a famous Algerian Muslim religious leader and freedom fighter who resisted the French conquest of Algeria, but is actually about the 12th century Sufi saint Shaikh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani, the posthumous founder of the Qadiriyya Sufi Order. It is featured on his 1993 studio album N'ssi N'ssi. After his 1993 original album version, Khaled released a solo live version of "Abdel Kader" in his live album Hafla in 1998.
Kore & Skalp are two DJs and producers who have worked together since 1997. Among others, they have made mixtapes, concerts and Scratch performances. And they have produced music for many underground groups, e.g. Eloquence, Costello and la Scred Connexion. Since 2001, Kore & Skalp have been at Sony Music France. They separated in 2006 after 5 years together.
"Balance-toi" is a 2007 song recorded by NBA player Tony Parker. Written and composed by Skalp, Eloquence and Tony Parker, it was the singer's debut single from his eponymous album. It was released on 26 March 2007 and achieved success in France.
Showbiz is a vernacular term for show business.
"It's Alright" is the last single from Ricky Martin's album Life. The Spanish version is called "Déjate Llevar" ("Indulge"). The single was released on March 7, 2006.
"Elle me contrôle" is a song by French singer M. Pokora written and composed by Georges Padey, Kore & Skalp, Matt Pokora, Da Team and Sweety. It was released as the second single from his first album in late spring 2005. Rapper Sweety features in the Kore & Skalp–produced song. It won the NRJ Music Award for "Francophone Song of the Year" in 2006.
Matthieu Tota, artistically known as Matt Pokora and later M. Pokora, is a French pop and R&B singer. In 2016, he became a coach for The Voice Kids France and The Voice: la plus belle voix.
M. Pokora originally titled Matt Pokora is the debut album of French R&B singer M. Pokora, released November 2, 2004.
Matthieu Gore, better known as Matt Houston or Matt, is a French singer and music producer originating from Guadeloupe. He was born in Sainte-Anne, Guadeloupe, on 30 September 1977. He has released five albums and a number of singles.
Raï'n'B is a musical genre that appeared in the 2000s in France, with elements of both French contemporary R&B and Algerian raï.
Raï'n'B Fever is a collective of mainly Algerian Raï, R&B and rap/urban artists contributing their best output of the Raï'n'B genre of music with fusion of elements of both genres in a series of albums also called Raï'n'B Fever albums.
Pascal Boniani Koeu better known by his stage name Skalpovich, is a French record producer, composer, songwriter and record executive. Between 2001 and 2006, he was part of duo Kore & Skalp with DJ and producer Kore before continuing solo.
"Juste un instant " is a song performed by French singer M. Pokora. It serves as the lead single from Pokora's fifth studio album "À la poursuite du bonheur". It was released on January 30, 2012. The song has charted on the French Singles Chart and on the Belgian Singles Chart.
À la poursuite du bonheur is the fifth studio album by French singer M. Pokora, released on March 19, 2012. The album sees Matt working with previous producers such as The Bionix, GEE Futurisc, but with a range of new producers, such as Matthieu Mendes Corneille, Asdove and more, creating a more relaxed, pop music, instead of the dance-oriented and urban tracks from his previous albums. The lead single "Juste un instant" was released on 30 January 2012. The song "On est là" was the second single, while "Merci D'être" was the third single. The album sold 69.000 copies, within three weeks of release. It was certified Platinum and has sold 140.000 copies, so far. The album will be re-released and it will feature 2 new songs, one of them is a duet with French recording artist Tal.
"On est là" is a song performed by the French singer M. Pokora. It is the second single from Pokora's fifth studio album À la poursuite du bonheur. It was written by Pokora, Corneille, Matthieu Mendès and Fred Château and produced by Asdorve. It is an uptempo song, with elements of dance and pop music. Lyrically, in the song, he suggests staying positive about the future. The song charted on the French Singles Chart and on the Belgium Singles Chart.
"Merci d'être" is a song performed by French singer M. Pokora. It serves as the third single from Pokora's fifth studio album "À la poursuite du bonheur". It was written by Pokora, Bina and Fred Château and produced by Asdorve and Antoine Angelelli. It is a midtempo song, with strong elements of reggae music. Lyrically, it is a tribute for women around the world. The song has charted on the Belgium Singles Chart and on the French Singles Chart.
"Envole-moi" is a French language song written, composed and recorded by Jean-Jacques Goldman taken from his 1984 album Positif. The single sold over half a million copies and was certified gold. Goldman explained that the song is a "cry for help" by a young man.
Djamel Fezari better known as Kore or DJ Kore is French music producer of Algerian descent. In 2001, he signed with Sony Music France. He was also part of the duo Kore & Skalp with producer Skalpovich and part of duo Kore & Bellek. His is founder of the Artop Studios. He produces music in various genres including R'n'B, hip-hop, raï, pop etc.
This is the discography of French singer and songwriter M. Pokora.