Linkup was a French

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, created by the third season of the popular French

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'', called "Popstars - the Duel" aired on

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TV channel M6 (also known as Métropole 6) in fall 2003. It consisted of Matthieu, Lionel and Otis. Matthieu later became known as singer

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Career

The band released their debut and only album ''Notre étoile'' (meaning Our star in French). The debut single from the album, "Mon étoile" (meaning My star in French) was a success, reaching #1 in the French charts. The following single, ''Une seconde d'éternité ''(One second of eternity)Video clip of Linkup's ''Une seconde d'éternité ''
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in recording the single " You & Me Bubblin", which also failed to attract enough sales, Linkup disbanded in 2004.

After break-up

*Matthieu Tota, former charismatic leader of the band, started a solo career under the name

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and after,

. *In spring of 2005, Lionel Tim was one of the finalists to represent France in the

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but

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was chosen instead. In 2005-2006, Lionel released two singles "Je m'envole" followed by "Vivre avec toi" (French version of

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' '' Just to Feel That Way)'' with achieved moderate success.

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

References

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