Ma Philosophie
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| Single by Amel Bent from the album Un Jour d'été |
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| Released | November 29, 2004 | ||||
| Format | CD single Digital download |
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| Recorded | France | ||||
| Genre | R&B | ||||
| Length | 3:26 | ||||
| Label | Sony Bmg Music | ||||
| Writer(s) | Amel Bent Diam's |
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| Producer | Volodia Jean-François Berger |
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| Certification | Diamond SNEP, 2005 Gold Ultratop, 2005 |
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"Ma Philosophie" is Amel Bent's debut single, from her album Un Jour d'été. It was released in November 29, 2004 in France. To date, it is her most successful song, topping the charts in France and Belgium (Wallonia).
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[edit] Lyrics, music and video
This was writing by Amel Bent herself in collaboration with French rap singer Diam's. This song has lyrics that reveals positive sides of women.
The music video deals with the various types of women and shows Amel Bent alternately as a businesswoman, a materialistic woman, a waitress and even a daily woman who is with her friends.
"My Philosophy" was named the Victoires de la Musique as 'Original song of the Year'.
The song was covered by Karen Mulder, Corneille, Lorie, Sandrine Kiberlain, Julie Zenatti and Hélène Ségara for Les Enfoirés' album 2006: Le Village des Enfoirés (seventh track).[1]
[edit] Chart performances
In France, the single went straight to number one SNEP Singles Chart on January 23, 2005, staying for six consecutive weeks. It remained for 12 weeks in the top ten, then didn't stop to drop quickly on the chart, totaling 15 in the top 50 and 18 weeks on the chart (top 100).[2] It was ranked at #3 on the Annual Chart[3] and achieved Diamond status.[4] Infodisc estimates "Ma Philosophie" is the 447th best selling single of all time in that country.[5]
The single featured for 24 weeks on the Ultratop 40, from February 19 to July 30, 2005. It debuted at #21, then climbed to #3 and reached #1 the following weeks, staying there for seven consecutive weeks.[6] It appeared in the top ten for 16 weeks, was certified Gold disc,[7] and was the third best-selling single of 2004.[8]
[edit] Formats and track listings
- CD single
- "Ma Philosophie" — 3:26
- "As" with Julien Chagnon — 4:36
- Digital download
- "Ma Philosophie" — 3:26
- "As" with Julien Chagnon — 4:36
[edit] Certifications
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified | Physical sales |
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| Belgium (Wallonia) | Gold[7] | April 9, 2005 | 25,000 | |
| France | Diamond[4] | June 16, 2005 | 750,000 | 556,201+[9] |
[edit] Charts
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| Preceded by "Call on Me" by Eric Prydz |
French (SNEP) number one single January 23, 2004 - February 27, 2005 |
Succeeded by "Un monde parfait" by Ilona |
| Preceded by "Et puis la terre..." by Various Artists |
Belgian (Wallonia) Ultratop 40 Singles Chart March 5, 2005 - April 23, 2005 |
[edit] References
- ^ 2006: Le Village des Enfoirés, track listing and charts Lescharts.com (Retrieved May 16, 2008)
- ^ a b "Ma Philosophie", French SNEP Singles Chart Lescharts.com (Retrieved December 5, 2007)
- ^ a b 2004 French SNEP Singles Chart Ifop.com (Retrieved December 8, 2007)
- ^ a b 2005 Diamond certifications, by SNEP Disqueenfrance.com (Retrieved December 9, 2007)
- ^ Best selling single of all time in France Infodisc.fr (Retrieved December 14, 2007)
- ^ a b Belgian (Wallonia) Ultratop 40 Singles Chart Ultratop.be (Retrieved December 9, 2007)
- ^ a b 2005 Belgian (Wallonia) certifications Ultratop.be (Retrieved May 16, 2008)
- ^ a b 2004 Belgian (Wallonia) Ultratop 40 Singles Chart Skynet.br (Retrieved December 8, 2007)
- ^ 2005 singles sales in France Fanofmusic.fr (Retrieved May 16, 2008)
- ^ a b c d e "Ma Philosophie", World Charts Top40-charts.com (Retrieved December 9, 2007)
- ^ "Ma Philosophie", Swiss Singles Chart Hitparade.ch (Retrieved December 9, 2007)
