With her first fully original French single, “L’abeille,” Juli Chan definitely has something to say, and it blends dance-pop and French-pop. It was co-written by Matt Hewitt with production from Bechoco and Przemysław Puk. The conceit of “L’abeille” is strong, and it explores how bees pollinate flowers and how flies love noise.
Under its bouncy, radio-ready sound lies a message about choice, limits, and living on purpose. A swaggering vocal from Juli Chan and some pretty French phrasing help transform what could be a basic pop song into an anthem of confidence and propriety. The song’s melody is perfectly matched to lyrics that urge people to rule their own lives and to seek pleasure rather than mayhem.
Bechoco and Przemysław Puk create a lively soundscape where synths keep time with Juli’s voice, as do the drums. Everything in the song seems to serve a purpose, lending it the lightness that belies its deeper meanings. The chorus hits immediately, recognizing the fact that Juli has a talent for writing pop hooks that’ll be stuck in your brain long-term.
“L’abeille“ is a big step forward in Juli Chan’s career, demonstrating her versatility and her commitment to its original vision. It’s a song that works at both raucous dance parties and quiet contemplation times. It’s a song that’s absolutely going to raise some eyebrows globally because it’s both sophisticated and so easy to understand.
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