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Moos was born in Toulouse to [[Morocco|Moroccan]] parents and raised in the multiethnic neighborhood of Mirail, where different styles are mixed: African [[raï]], [[funk]], [[R&B]]. He first performed a song on Radio Toulouse, then released his first single in 1998, "Qui me donnera des ailes", which was frequently played on French radio. His greatest success was the second single "Au Nom de la rose", released in 1999, which was both number one in France and Belgium (Wallonia) for several months. ''Le Crabe est érotique'', his first and only album to date, hit success being ranked among the best-selling albums in France from May to August 1999 (11 weeks, reaching number 11). In September of the same year, he released another single "Délicate Chatte", but failed to follow up the success as the video was censored and never shown on television. Many of his songs deals with themes related to sensuality and melancholy. |
Moos was born in Toulouse to [[Morocco|Moroccan]] parents and raised in the multiethnic neighborhood of Mirail, where different styles are mixed: African [[raï]], [[funk]], [[R&B]]. He first performed a song on Radio Toulouse, then released his first single in 1998, "Qui me donnera des ailes", which was frequently played on French radio. His greatest success was the second single "Au Nom de la rose", released in 1999, which was both number one in France and Belgium (Wallonia) for several months. ''Le Crabe est érotique'', his first and only album to date, hit success being ranked among the best-selling albums in France from May to August 1999 (11 weeks, reaching number 11). In September of the same year, he released another single "Délicate Chatte", but failed to follow up the success as the video was censored and never shown on television. Many of his songs deals with themes related to sensuality and melancholy. |
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Moos is a French singer (born in 1974, in Toulouse, France) and had a great success with the song "Au Nom de la rose".
Biography
Moos was born in Toulouse to Moroccan parents and raised in the multiethnic neighborhood of Mirail, where different styles are mixed: African raï, funk, R&B. He first performed a song on Radio Toulouse, then released his first single in 1998, "Qui me donnera des ailes", which was frequently played on French radio. His greatest success was the second single "Au Nom de la rose", released in 1999, which was both number one in France and Belgium (Wallonia) for several months. Le Crabe est érotique, his first and only album to date, hit success being ranked among the best-selling albums in France from May to August 1999 (11 weeks, reaching number 11). In September of the same year, he released another single "Délicate Chatte", but failed to follow up the success as the video was censored and never shown on television. Many of his songs deals with themes related to sensuality and melancholy.
Moos has continued his music and songs like "Comme une étoile" and "Olivia" has been unofficially released on the internet. Parallel with this activity he has opened a teahouse and night club in Toulouse.
Discography
Albums
- "Qui me donnera des ailes"
- "Au Nom de la rose"
- "Délicate Chatte"
- "Trois minutes trente secondes"
- "Je cherche ma planète"
- "Asmodée"
- "...Au bout du cigare"
- "Comme elle se touche"
- "Tango Gigolo"
- "Le Crabe érotique"
- "...Sonnent les douze coups de mes nuits"
- "Je cherche ma planète II"
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart | Certification (FR)[3] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR[1] | BEL (WA)[2] | |||
| 1998 | "Qui me donnera des ailes" | 51 | — | — |
| 1999 | "Au Nom de la rose" | 1 | 1 | Diamond |
| "Délicate Chatte" | 83 | 18 | — | |
References
- ^ a b Moos discography and peak positions in France Lescharts.com (Retrieved October 8, 2008)
- ^ a b Moos discography and peak positions in Belgium (Wallonia) Ultratop.be (Retrieved October 8, 2008)
- ^ Moos certifications in France Chartsinfrance.net (Retrieved October 8, 2008)