The Mess was a French girl group who took part in season 5 of French reality television series ''
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'' in 2013 on
D8, winning the final on 2 July 2013 against eventual runner-ups, the duo Oslo, which consists of Eugénie and Vincent. The three-member jury made up of
La Fouine
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, Alexia Laroche-Joubert and Philippe Gandilhon opted for The Mess, which consists of Megan, Léa, Chéraze and Kendy.
Prior to their third single "Je t'attendrai encore", Kendy left the band. Originally scheduled for 6 October 2014, The Mess' debut album has finally been cancelled by their label Columbia/Sony Music and The Mess split amicably.
The group was awarded a record deal that includes at least a debut single and a studio album. The debut single of the winning formation was "Au top" written by
Maître Gims
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and Renaud Rebillaud. It entered the French
SNEP official singles chart at number 34 the week following the finale. Their second single has been ''Honneur aux dames'', that featured French rapper Canardo, but failed to chart.
Discography
Singles
After the Mess
Chéraze, after breaking up from The Mess continued on a solo career with a hit in 2015 entitled "Promets pas la lune" charting in
SNEP, the official French Singles Chart. The rapper
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Career
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appears on the vocals with a rap section, although the official cover doesn't credit him. He also appears in the music video for the song.
Charts in France: Clip "Promets pas la lune" : Cheraze, ex-The Mess, s'expose dans les pas d'Indila
References
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French girl groups
French pop music groups
Musical quartets
Popstars contestants
Popstars winners
Musical groups established in 2013
2013 establishments in France
Musical groups disestablished in 2014
2014 disestablishments in France