Peter Kitsch
Peter Kitsch, born Pierre-François Richeux on June 18, 1974, is a French singer-songwriter, producer, and DJ known for his eclectic musical style that spans dance, pop, rock, electro house, rap, and urban genres. He began his career in 1991 with the release of his debut album "Pete à l'Inter," recorded at the renowned Paisley Park Studios. Kitsch gained early success with the single "Dad laisse moi conduire la cad," which featured a music video directed by Michel Gondry.
In 1996, Kitsch achieved significant recognition with the single "ABC pour casser," staying in the top 50 for 17 consecutive weeks. The music video for this track was directed by Philippe Gautier. He continued his career with the album "I Evol Uoy," which included the track "S.U.R.N.A.T.U.R.E.L" featuring Carole Fredericks.
After a brief hiatus, Kitsch returned to the music scene, collaborating with David Guetta in 2004 on the single "People come people go," which also enjoyed a lengthy stay in the top 50. He co-wrote songs for other artists, including "Amoureuse à découvert" for Marie-Amélie Seigner and "La personne à qui tu penses" for Nadiya.
In 2007, Kitsch wrote "Je m’appelle Funny Bear," which garnered 400 million views on YouTube and reached the 8th position on the top 40 charts. He continued to release music with a more electro sound, collaborating with Wadey Nara on singles like "Freak Mixtape" and "Boy vs Girl" from the album "Blatz."
In 2015, he released the album "Pour Qui Sonne Le Glamour," and in 2017, he collaborated with Richard Grey on the single "We ride on," featured in the film "De Plus belle." Kitsch's discography includes several albums and numerous singles, showcasing his versatility and ability to adapt to various musical styles over the decades.