Sofiane Pamart

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Sofiane Pamart
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Background information
Born (1990-04-25) 25 April 1990 (age 34)
Origin Hellemmes-Lille, France
Genres Hip hop, Classical
Occupation(s) Pianist, Composer
Instrument Piano
Years active2018–present
Labels88 Touches Production PIAS France

Sofiane Pamart (born 25 April 1990) is a French pianist, originally from Hellemmes-Lille in France. [1] He is known for playing in the French rap scene and collaborating with Formula One driver Charles Leclerc. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] He most recently performed for the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, performing John Lennon's song Imagine in collaboration with Juliette Armanet.

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He was a gold medalist at the Conservatoire de Lille. [7] He has collaborated with French and Belgian rappers, including Koba LaD, Vald, Maes, Sneazzy, Médine, Hugo TSR, Scylla, Lord Esperanza, Frenetik and Dinos.

In 2019, he was a songwriter for two singles certified Gold: "Matin" by Koba LaD ft. Maes and "Journal Perso II" by Vald. [8] [9] The albums that both singles appeared on also achieved Gold status.

Early life and education

Sofiane Pamart was born on 25 April 1990 in Hellemmes where he grew up with his brother and sister, of whom he was the eldest. His father, from a family originally from Nord-Pas-de-Calais, then directed a French language center for foreigners, while his mother was a professor of literature. [10] The mining tradition has been present in his family since his great-grandfathers who were underground miners. His maternal grandfather is of Moroccan origin, from a Berber family from Taroudant, [11] who came to France to also be an underground miner. [12]

His mother enrolled him at the age of seven at Conservatoire de Lille, where he studied piano and classical music for sixteen years. [2] He obtained the Conservatory Gold Medal at the age of 23 by performing Maurice Ravel's "Alborada del gracioso" and Frédéric Chopin's "Ballade No. 4". [13] At the same time, he graduated with a university degree in musicology and another degree in piano performance. He later completed his master's degree in law, economics, and management in University of Lyon, and in business administration at École de Management des Industries Créatives in Levallois-Perret. [14]

Musical style and artistry

Pamart in 2023. Sofiane Pamart Telematin (cropped).jpg
Pamart in 2023.

Pamart recognizes Frédéric Chopin, Maurice Ravel, and Claude Debussy as his models in classical piano music, and declares that Chopin is his favorite. Pamart said, "I love his talent for telling stories in his Waltzes, for accompanying moments of life in his Nocturnes. He has the gift of bringing out what is purest at the heart of his music." He also grew up listening to Georges Brassens because of his family. His piano compositions feature sounds with influences to the music of said composers. French classical pianist Henri Barda is also one of the figures who inspire him. He met Barda during his studies in Conservatoire de Lille. Pamart further said, "He taught me accuracy in emotion. Without him, I would not have become what I am." [15] He also believes that his nomadic Berber origins through his mother give him a feeling of freedom and connection which can be found in his music as an influence. [2]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected details
TitleDetailsPeak chart positions Certifications
FRA
[16]
FRA
Classical

[17]
BEL
(Wa)

[18]
SWI
[19]
Pleine Lune
(with Scylla)
8316
Pleine Lune 2
(with Scylla)
  • Released: 25 October 2019 [21]
  • Label: Abyssal, 88 Touches, Urban [PIAS]
  • Formats: Physical, digital download, streaming
10436
Planet
  • Released: 22 November 2019 [22]
  • Label: 88 Touches, Urban [PIAS]
  • Formats: Physical, digital download, streaming
62164
Planet Gold
  • Released: 8 January 2021 [24]
  • Label: 88 Touches, Urban [PIAS]
  • Formats: Physical, digital download, streaming
88
Loving Life
(with Dabeull)
  • Released: 17 December 2021 [25]
  • Label: 88 Touches
  • Formats: Physical, digital download, streaming
Letter
  • Released: 11 February 2022 [26]
  • Label: 88 Touches, PIAS
  • Formats: Physical, digital download, streaming
81515
Diamond Tears
(with YG Pablo)
  • Released: 23 June 2023 [27]
  • Label: Sxuper, 88 Touches
  • Formats: Physical, digital download, streaming
4847
Noche
  • Released: 20 October 2023 [28]
  • Label: 88 Touches, Demain [PIAS]
  • Formats: Physical, digital download, streaming
411446
Forever Friends
(with NTO)
  • Released: 14 June 2024 [29]
  • Label: Chapau, 88 Touches, All Night Long
  • Formats: Physical, digital download, streaming
6471
"—" denotes an album that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Extended plays

List of EPs, with selected details
TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
GER
[30]
SWI
[31]
US
Classical

[32]
US
CC

[33]
Borealis
  • Released: 30 September 2021 [34]
  • Label: Cercle, 88 Touches, Urban [PIAS]
  • Formats: Physical, digital download, streaming
Dreamers
(with Charles Leclerc)
  • Released: 16 February 2024 [35]
  • Label: Verdigris, 88 Touches
  • Formats: Physical, digital download, streaming
129221
"—" denotes an extended play that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

As lead artist

TitleYearAlbum or EP
"L'enfant et la mer"
(with Scylla)
2018Pleine Lune
"Clash"
(with Scylla)
Non-album single
"Solitude"
(with Scylla)
Pleine Lune
"Voilier"
(with Scylla)
"Le monde est à mes pieds"
(with Scylla)
"Clope sur la lune"
(with Scylla and Isha  [ fr ])
"Seoul"2019Planet
"La Havane"
"Paris"
"Medellin"
"Chicago"
"Olympia"
(with Scylla)
Pleine Lune 2
"Sauvage"
(with Scylla and Rive)
"Animal nocturne"
(with Scylla and Lonespi)
"Le Caire"Planet
"Ha Long Bay"2020Planet Gold
"Nara"
"Solitude"2021Letter
"By My Side"
(with Dabeull featuring Kunta)
Loving Life
"Bye Bye Honey"
(with Dabeull featuring Kunta)
"Love"2022Letter
"Asia"
"I"Non-album single
"Laisse-moi"
(featuring Meyy)
Fils De - Original Soundtrack
"They Said I Was "Just a Musician""Non-album single
"Magie"
(with Y.G. Pablo)
2023Diamond Tears
"22h22"
(with Y.G. Pablo featuring Josman)
"Noche"Noche
"Ferdi"
(with Ferdi)
"Shadow of Tears"
(with Trym)
2024Non-album single
"Loyalty"
(with NTO)
Forever Friends
"Nulle part ailleurs"
(with Oxmo Puccino)
Non-album singles
"Got to Do It"
(with Kunta)
"Poesía"
"Le dilemme"
(with Doria)
"Blue (Yes I Love You)"
(with YellowStraps & Nelly Furtado)
TitleYearAlbum or EP
"The Whole 9 (Acoustic Version)"
(Marina Kaye featuring Sofiane Pamart)
2020Non-album single
"Noir sur blanc"
(Frenetik  [ fr ] featuring Sofiane Pamart)
2021Jeu de couleurs
"V.S.T"
(Dioscures featuring Sofiane Pamart)
Ciela
"UCTL"
(Gracy Hopkins featuring Sofiane Pamart)
Non-album singles
"Invisible (Piano Version)"
(NTO featuring Sofiane Pamart)
"Alba"
(Bon Entendeur  [ fr ] featuring Sofiane Pamart)
Minuit
"Revolution"
(Chuki Beats featuring Charles and Sofiane Pamart)
Insideout
"I Wish I Had the Time"
(Rilès featuring Sofiane Pamart)
Non-album single
"Ce que je vis me manque déjà"
(Lonespi featuring Sofiane Pamart)
Après la pluie
"Quelques amis ça suffit"
(Georgio featuring Sofiane Pamart)
Ciel enflammé - Sacré
"Vaccin"
(Josman  [ fr ] featuring Sofiane Pamart)
2022M.A.N (Black Roses & Lost Feelings)
"Porcelaine"
(Furax Barbarossa  [ fr ] featuring Sofiane Pamart)
Caravelle
"Sonatine"
(Chilla  [ fr ] featuring Sofiane Pamart)
Ego
"Zandvoort Palace"
(B.B. Jacques featuring Sofiane Pamart)
New Blues, Old Wine
"A otro lado"
(Ona Mafalda featuring Sofiane Pamart)
Ona
"Blue
(YellowStraps featuring Sofiane Pamart)
2023Tentacle
"Quand je serai grand"
(Niro featuring Sofiane Pamart)
Taulier
"Tulum, México"
(Josman featuring Sofiane Pamart)
Non-album single
"Monde à dos"
(Y.G. Pablo featuring Sofiane Pamart)
Kiss and Tell
"03.03.22"
(Hatik featuring Sofiane Pamart)
Niyya
"Devil May Cry"
(Apashe featuring Sofiane Pamart)
Antagonist
"Outro"
(Hugo TSR  [ fr ] featuring Sofiane Pamart)
Jeudi
"Mélancolie criminelle"
(Zamdane  [ fr ] featuring Sofiane Pamart)
2024Solsad
"10h du mat'"
(BEN plg  [ fr ] featuring Niro and Sofiane Pamart)
Dire je t'aime
"Tant pis"
(Rim'K featuring Tif and Sofiane Pamart)
Lifat Mat
"Au revoir"
(Malo featuring Sofiane Pamart)
95°
"7 vies"
(Lacrim featuring Sofiane Pamart)
Non-album singles
"The Magic"
(The Magician featuring Sofiane Pamart and Romuald)
"Pas une larme"
(Pierre Garnier  [ fr ] featuring Sofiane Pamart)
Chaque seconde

Honours

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