Jessy Kimbangi (), better known by his

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Jessy Matador, is a

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- Congolese singer.

Biography

Matador began his career as a dancer in 2001. He later joined the group "Les cœurs brisés" (The Broken Hearts) with whom he toured the United States, Democratic Republic of the Congo, the United Kingdom, Italy and Canada. In 2005, he decided to create his own group called "La Sélésao" composed of members Dr. Love, Linho and Benkoff. The same members also formed the first edition of the group

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. In late 2007, they signed with Oyas Records before signing with Wagram Records in spring 2008. They released their début single " Décalé Gwada" in June 2008, becoming one of the hits of that summer. On 24 November 2008 the group released the album '' Afrikan New Style'', a musical hybrid of African and

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influences with more urban sounds. The style includes influences of zouk,

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, hip hop, Coupé-Décalé, ndombolo and kuduro. In December 2008, they released their second single " Mini Kawoulé".

Eurovision Song Contest 2010

On 19 February 2010, it was announced by

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that Matador would represent

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in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010, to be held on 29 May 2010 in

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, Norway with the song " Allez Ola Olé". Jessy Matador placed 12th in the final, which was one of France's better results in the 2000s.

Discography

Albums

Singles

As featured artist

Other singles

;Notes *¹ Digital Download

References

External links

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