France - Steve S

France’s Eurovision entry for 2024 was announced on 8 November by Broadcaster France Televisions and French Television Station Channel 2. It was an internal selection as in 2023 and the song was released as well. It is titled “ Mon amour”.

THE ARTIST
The artist chosen was Slimane Nebchi, who stage name is Slimane ( Arabic version of Solomon- Man of Peace). He is a 34 year old French singer songwriter of Algerian descent who has amassed millions of fans worldwide since winning The Voice in 2015. He has released several albums ( sales of 2 million) with 4 topping the French and Belgian charts and has over 2 billion streams of his songs. He has a massive social media presence that will be difficult to ignore when the Eurovision season really swings into gear in 2024.

He has performed in stage musicals, television shows and series, and French films. He has toured and sold out concerts in large venues. He is an accomplished artist with a goal to conquer Eurovision for France.

THE SONG
Slimane was both Lyricist and co composer of “Mon amour”. It is a passionately performed French ballad, brimming with longing, desire and pain for an unrequited love. Slimane has described the song as “ a love letter to European hearts” - so that alone should ensure millions of votes!
The style of the song is a departure for Slimane who is more known for Hip Hop and Rap, but he seems at ease with the emotive requirements of the French ballad genre.

THE COUNTRY
France is bloody serious about winning Eurovision. In the past few years it has brought exquisite talent with Barbara Pravi ( runner up in 2021) and class with La Zarra in 2023.  It knows that authentic french songs can do very well and I think Slimane will give France its best chance of winning the title in 2024.
As one of the Big Five, France automatically qualifies for the final, so Slimane will be certainly get his chance to cast his French spell over the worldwide Eurovision audience.