A champion of “summer hits,” Collectif Métissé—formed in 2009—brings an Afro-
and dancehall-influenced musical style to the forefront with its first hit,
“Laisse-toi aller bébé,” and a music video set against the backdrop of a
vacation club atmosphere. Reaching No. 1 in clubs before topping the singles
sales charts, it kicked off a long run that included the 2010 No. 1 hit “Debout
pour danser” and the album *L’Esprit de la Fête*. In 2011, “L’Été toute l’année”
topped the charts as a prelude to *Destination Soleil*. Although the group’s
momentum slowed slightly afterward, Collecti...