"Le Frunkp" is a 2002 song performed by the fictional character Alphonse Brown (portrayed by Michaël Youn), the "unknown son" of James Brown, who tries to start his own career by creating a new (fictional) style called "Frunkp" (a mixture of funk and rap), in French film La Beuze, written by Youn and Desagnat. The music video shows images from film.
The song became a hit, topping the charts in all countries where it was released. As of August 2014, the song was the 16th best-selling single of the 21st century in France, with 573,000 units sold.
Track listings CD single "Le Frunkp" — 3:22 "Le Frunkp" (instrumental) — 3:30
12" maxi "Le Frunkp" — 3:22 "Le Frunkp" (instrumental) — 3:30 "Le Frunkp" (a cappella) — 3:22
Certifications Country Certification Date Sales certifiedBelgiumBelgian certifications Ultratop.be (Retrieved September 26, 2008)PlatinumApril 26, 200340,000FranceFrench certifications Disqueenfrance.com (Retrieved September 26, 2008)PlatinumMarch 12, 2003500,000
Charts
Chart (2003)PeakpositionBelgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart"Le Frunkp", in various singles charts Lescharts.com (Retrieved September 26, 2008)1French SNEP Singles Chart1Swiss Singles Chart1
End of year chart (2003)PositionBelgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart2003 Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart Ultratop.be (Retrieved September 26, 2008)1French Singles Chart2003 French Singles Chart Disqueenfrance (Retrieved September 26, 2008)5Swiss Singles Chart2003 Swiss Singles Chart Hitparade.ch (Retrieved September 26, 2008)19
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