Mehdi Benjelloun (born 10 November 1999), known by his stage name Petit Biscuit (), is a French DJ and music producer.
The -year-old French-Moroccan producer is known for his distinctive style, forged through combining acoustic elements, electronic production, and vocal manipulations. The eclecticism of this combination is reflective of his background in the polar spheres of electronica and classical music. He describes his music as a call to travel, deep human reflection, and natural, sensual things.Petit Biscuit, douce transe, Le Temps, 20 mars 2018
Early life Benjelloun was born to a Moroccan father and a French mother.
In July 2017, he graduated from high school with a Baccalauréat Scientifique (high school diploma with a specialty in science) mention très bien (with honors). From September 2017, he started studying at Paris-Dauphine University, and later left the university to focus more on music in March 2018.
Benjelloun learned to play instruments such as piano, cello, bass and guitar, but preferred electro house sounds as he was able to produce "unlimited combinations of music". He wrote his first songs in secret in his room. His early musical interests included electronica and classical music. The name "Petit Biscuit" is said to come from his love of French pastries his grandmother baked.
Career He released his early works on SoundCloud until he was noticed by distributor Electro Posé, under whom he published "Sunset Lover" on 15 June 2015 as the lead single from his eponymous EP.Sunset Lover - Single de Petit Biscuit sur Apple Music It received over 62 million viewsLe savoureux et précoce Petit Biscuit se déguste sans modération, France Inter, 19 mars 2018 and more than 400 million streams.
"You", "Palms", "Night Trouble", "Midnight Sky" and "Memories" were released as promotional singles on 15 June 2015.You - Single de Petit Biscuit sur Apple MusicPalms - Single de Petit Biscuit sur Apple MusicNight Trouble - Single de Petit Biscuit sur Apple MusicMidnight Sky - Single de Petit Biscuit sur Apple MusicMemories - Single de Petit Biscuit sur Apple Music He released the single "Oceans" on 22 July 2015.Oceans - Single de Petit Biscuit sur Apple Music He released his debut eponymous EP, Petit Biscuit on 13 May 2016.Petit Biscuit - EP de Petit Biscuit sur Apple Music Sunset Lover became an international breakthrough hit amassing over 350 million streams.
Petit Biscuit's debut album Presence was released in December 2017 and was described by Earmilk as a "powerful, momentous album". It was Triple J Album of the week in Australia upon release, and features artists Lido, Bipolar Sunshine, and Cautious Clay, along with hits "Waterfall" and "Sunset Lover". He performed at the Victoires de la Musique, Paris – the French equivalent of the Brit Awards – and was nominated for his album, "Presence." To stay independent, he created his own label, "Petit Biscuit Music".
On 15 April 2018, he performed at Coachella for the first time. He has toured multiple countries around the world, including United States, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Mexico and Canada.
At the beginning of 2019, Petit Biscuit released "Wide Awake," which was described by Billboard as a "glitchy bass instrumental", and "We Were Young," featuring JP Cooper, as a "young love daydream".
On October 30, 2020, Petit Biscuit released his second studio album, "Parachute" via Écurie Records.
Discography Albums Title Details Peak chart positionsFRA BEL(WA) SWI Presence Released: 10 November 2017 Label: Petit Biscuit Music Format: Digital download, CD 21 35 72 Parachute Released: 30 October 2020 Label: Écurie Format: Digital download — — — Discipline Released: 28 June 2024 Label: Écurie Format: Digital download — — — "—" denotes an album that did not chart or was not released.
Compilations Title Details We Were Young (The Playlist) Released: 26 July 2019 Label: Petit Biscuit Music Format: Digital download
Extended plays Title Details Peak chart positionsFRA Petit Biscuit Released: 13 May 2016 Label: Petit Biscuit Music Format: Digital download, CD 56 I Leave Again Released: 7 August 2020 Label: Écurie Format: Digital download —
Singles As lead artist Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album FRA AUT BEL(WA) CAN GER SWI USDance "City Lights" 2014 — — — — — — — Svmmer Svn Vol. 2 "Alone" 2015 — — — — — — — "Sunset Lover" 6 73 7 80 66 44 13 MC: 2× Platinum Petit Biscuit EP and Presence "Oceans" — — — — — — — Presence "Gravitation" 2017 24 — — — — — — "Waterfall" 147 — — — — — 40 "Problems" 2018 — — — — — — 49 "Demain" 5 — 96 — — 91 — La vie de rêve "Wake Up" — — — — — — — Presence "Suffer" — — — — — — — rowspan="4" "Safe" — — — — — — — "Wide Awake" 2019 — — — — — — — "We Were Young" 162 — — — — — 43 "Chateau"2020 — — — — — — —Songs for Australia "I Leave Again" — — — — — — 25 Parachute "Drivin Thru The Night" — — — — — — — "Burnin" — — — — — — — "You Don't Ignore (Too Late)" 2023 — — — — — — — Discipline "Honor Your Goals" 2024 — — — — — — — "Bad Episode" — — — — — — — "I Forgot What's Love" — — — — — — — "Shorter Than the Night" — — — — — — — "Cruel Heart" — — — — — — — "—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released.
Promotional singles Title Year Album "You" 2015 rowspan="6" "Sleepless" "Palms" "Night Trouble" "Midnight Sky" "Memories" "Open Your Eyes" Petit Biscuit EP "Beam" 2017 Presence
Other charted songs Title Year Peak chart positions Album FRA "Iceland" 2017 68 Petit Biscuit
Remixes Song Year Artist "The Magic" 2014 Totalmess "Tell Her" Once A Tree "Her" Vagabond "Pretty Thoughts" Alina Baraz & Galimatias "Faded" 2015 Zhu "Such A Mess" Lostodyssey "Fais Rien" Moi Je "Memories That You Call" Odesza "Just a Lover" 2016 Hayden James "Stay 2017 Zedd "Rushing Back" 2019 Flume
Awards and nominations International Dance Music Awards
Year Category Work Result 2019 Best Downtempo Artist (Male) rowspan="3" 2020
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