Garçon (song)

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“Garçon”
“Garçon” cover
Single by Koxie
from the album Koxie
Released June 25, 2007 (France)
Format CD single
Digital download
Recorded France
Genre Rap
Length 3:36
Label AZ
Producer Stéphane Bonvent
Certification Gold Belgium, 2007
Gold France, 2007
Koxie singles chronology
"Garçon"
(2007)		 "Ma Meilleure Amie"
(2008)

"Garçon" is a 2007 successful song recorded by French rap singer Koxie. This R&B song was released as her debut single from her album Koxie, on which it features as the third track. It topped the charts of France and Belgium for two months.

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[edit] Background

Koxie created her MySpace page with her first single "Garçon" also known under the title "Gare aux cons". The song evokes, with humour, the exasperation of a young woman towards the stupidity (sexism and vulgarity) of some men (boys in the text). The song is based on a Dr. Dre sample, which is itself based on a Charles Aznavour recording.[1]

The song was a huge success on the internet as well as on singles charts.[2] Koxie released the single on the AZ label on June 25, 2007. To promote the song, she performed "Garçon" on many French programmes.

The song is also available on many French compilations, such as Hits 2 en 1 2007 Vol. 3, Hits 2008, Starfloor Vol. 7, NRJ Hit Music Only! 2007 and The Very Best Of 2007.

A Skyrock listener made "Gare aux thons", a parody of Koxie's song, and broadcast it on YouTube. The French host Cauet covered the song under the title "Coxis".

Koxie in the music video for "Garçon".
Koxie in the music video for "Garçon".

[edit] Music video

In the music video, Koxie is on her scooter and is accosted by a black man in a car, accompanied by his friends. This one addresses her vulgar words. Koxie tries to reason with him by saying that it is not a way of speaking to a women and finally, the man begins crying in her arms, explaining that he acts so because he is incited by his friends.

[edit] Chart performances

In France, the single debuted at #11 on June 30, 2007 and reached the top ten the week after. At the end of August, the single peaked #1 on the French SNEP Singles Chart, in its ninth week, and remained at this position for seven weeks. It remained for 22 weeks in the top ten, 26 weeks in the top 50 and 31 weeks on the chart.[3] Certified Platinum disc by the SNEP,[4] the single was the second best-selling single of 2007,[5] with 282,196 copies sold.[6]
It was also number one for two weeks on the French Digital Chart,[7] peaking at #15 on the annual chart,[8] with about 33,260 sales.[9]

The single, charted from September 1, 2007 on the Belgian (Wallonia) Ultratop Singles Chart, reached quickly #1. It managed to top the chart for seven not consecutive weeks, and kept on dropping after that. It desappeared from the chart after 24 weeks of attendance.[10] The single achieved Gold status[11] and was ranked number 11 on 2007 Belgian End of the Year Chart.[12]

The single had a moderate success in Switzerland, peaking only at #44.[13]

[edit] Formats and track listings

CD single
  1. "Garçon" (3:36)
  2. "J'aime" (3:47)
Digital download
  1. "Garçon" (3:36)

[edit] Certifications and sales

Country Certification Date Sales certified Physical sales Digital downloads
Belgium[11] Gold 2007 20,000
France[4] Gold December 20, 2007 200,000 282,196[6] 33,260[9]

[edit] Charts

Chart (2007) Peak
position
Belgian (Wallonia) Ultratop 40 Singles Chart[10] 1
Euro 200[14] 11
French SNEP Singles Chart[3] 1
French Airplay Chart (Top 100)[15] 2
French Digital Chart[7] 1
Russian Airplay Chart[16] 58
Russian (Moscow) Airplay Chart[16] 54
Swiss Singles Chart[13] 44
Annual chart (2007) Position
Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart[12] 11
French Airplay Chart[17] 76
French Digital Chart[8] 15
French Singles Chart[5] 2
French TV Airplay Chart[17] 11
Preceded by
"1973" by James Blunt		 Belgian (Wallonia) Ultratop 40 Singles Chart (first run)
October 27, 2007 - November 24, 2007		 Succeeded by
"Jacques a dit" by Christophe Willem
Preceded by
"Jacques a dit" by Christophe Willem		 Belgian (Wallonia) Ultratop 40 Singles Chart (second run)
December 8, 2007 - December 15, 2007		 Succeeded by
"Don't Stop the Music by Rihanna
Preceded by
"4 Mots sur un piano" by Patrick Fiori, Jean-Jacques Goldman and Christine Ricol		 French (SNEP) number one single
August 25, 2007 - October 6, 2007		 Succeeded by
"Kamaté" by Ora Maté

[edit] References

  1. ^ "What's the Difference" (2001 album), based on "Parce que tu crois", by Charles Aznavour
  2. ^ Découvre le «Rap chic» de Koxie ! MCM.net (Retrieved December 7, 2007)
  3. ^ a b "Garçon", French SNEP Singles Chart Lescharts.com (Retrieved December 7, 2007)
  4. ^ a b 2007 French certifications Disqueenfrance.com (Retrieved April 19, 2008)
  5. ^ a b 2007 French Singles Chart Ifop.com (Retrieved April 19, 2008)
  6. ^ a b "Disques 2007 : Mika a fait bouger la France", Charles Decant, March 12, 2008 Ozap.com (Retrieved April 28, 2008)
  7. ^ a b French Digital Tracks Chart (Top 50) Ifop.com (Retrieved December 13, 2007)
  8. ^ a b 2007 French Digital Chart Ifop.com (Retrieved April 26, 2008)
  9. ^ a b 2007 digital downloads in France Infodisc.fr (Retrieved April 28, 2008)
  10. ^ a b Belgian (Wallonia) Ultratop 40 Singles Chart skynet.be (Retrieved December 7, 2007)
  11. ^ a b Belgian (Wallonia) Ultratop 40 Singles Chart skynet.be (Retrieved December 7, 2007)
  12. ^ a b 2007 Belgian Singles Chart Ultratop.be (Retrieved April 19, 2008)
  13. ^ a b "Garçon", Swiss Singles Chart Lescharts.com (Retrieved December 7, 2007)
  14. ^ Euro 200 Apcchart.com (Retrieved May 17, 2008)
  15. ^ French Airplay Chart (Top 100) Francecharts.site.voila.fr (Retrieved December 13, 2007)
  16. ^ a b "Garçon", in Russian Airplay Charts Tophit.ru (Retrieved May 14, 2007)
  17. ^ a b 2007 French Airplay and Video Charts Yacast.fr (Retrieved May 14, 2008)