The single "Formidable" showcased Stromae's knack for creating unexpectedly poignant dance-pop, driven by a memorable synth line and his signature vocal delivery. Its accompanying music video, filmed as a candid-style street prank, became a viral sensation, blurring the lines between performance art and reality.
- "Formidable" reached number one on the French SNEP singles chart and number two on the Ultratop 50 in Belgium.
- The song was later included on his 2013 album "Racine carrée," which became one of the best-selling albums in France.
- The music video for "Formidable," directed by Lucenzo and featuring Stromae acting intoxicated in public, garnered over 200 million views on YouTube.
Stromae is a Belgian musician, singer, songwriter, and producer from Brussels, known for his unique blend of electronic music, hip hop, and African rhythms, often paired with a distinctive visual style. At the time of "Formidable"'s release, he was solidifying his status as a global electropop phenomenon following the massive success of his 2010 debut album "Cheese".
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