Key insights

• 🌍 Stromae concludes successful world tour in Kigali, Rwanda, marking the end of a successful career
• 🎤 Insights about Stromae's artistry and the world we live in after a 6-year hiatus
• 🎶 Journey from a tutorial to global hit with 'Alors on danse' and challenges of sustaining success
• 💿 Reclusive period after initial success, strategic promotion, and massive success of the second album
• ⚕️ Facing health issues on a world tour and decision to take a career pause for mental health reasons
• 📱 Paul's experience of fame, impact of social media on the music industry, and importance of creating meaningful music
• 🎵 Stromae's comeback with a new album, discussion on mental health in songs, and emphasis on patience and artistry

Q&A

• What was Stromae's approach to his music career after making a comeback?

  Stromae made a comeback with a new album, openly discussed mental health and loneliness in his songs, emphasized patience and artistry in the music industry, and demonstrated that a healthier approach to his music career can still lead to commercial success.

• What are some insights from Paul (Stromae) about fame and the music industry?

  Paul (Stromae) discusses the challenges of fame, balancing public expectations and personal life, the impact of social media on the music industry, and the importance of taking time to create meaningful music.

• What caused Stromae to take a career pause?

  Stromae faced health issues due to malaria treatment during his world tour, leading to a career pause for mental health reasons. Despite the pause, he remained active in music.

• How did Stromae handle the overwhelming demand for performances and media appearances after the success of 'Alors on danse'?

  Stromae strategically promoted his work and signed with Universal Music France, but also faced the challenge of avoiding the 'one-hit wonder' status.

• What led to Stromae's initial breakthrough?

  Stromae's breakthrough came in 2009 with 'Leçons de Stromae' on YouTube, which set the stage for his later success.

• What was Stromae's journey in the music industry?

  Stromae started with a tutorial on title composition, achieved a global hit with 'Alors on danse,' faced the challenges of sustaining success, took a break, and eventually made a successful comeback with a new album.

• 00:00 Stromae concludes a world tour in Kigali, marking the end of a successful career. After a 6-year hiatus, he makes a comeback, revealing insights about his artistry and the world we live in.
• 02:19 Stromae's journey from a tutorial to a global hit with 'Alors on danse' and the challenges of sustaining success in the music industry.
• 04:25 Stromil takes a break after initial success, returns with a new album, and achieves even greater success. He strategically promotes his work and becomes the best-selling artist in France for two consecutive years.
• 06:31 Stromae embarked on a world tour but faced health issues due to malaria treatment, leading to a career pause for mental health reasons. Despite the pause, he remained active in music by working on compositions and collaborating with other artists.
• 08:35 Paul, a musician, discusses the challenges of fame and the impact of social media on the music industry. He emphasizes the importance of taking time to live and create meaningful music.
• 10:59 Stromae made a comeback with a new album, choosing a healthier approach to his music career and emphasizing the importance of patience and artistry in the music industry.