Sofiane Pamart (born 25 April 1990) is a French pianist. He is known for contributing to the French rap scene and collaborating with Formula One driver Charles Leclerc. He has collaborated with several French and Belgian rappers, including Koba LaD, Vald, Maes, Sneazzy, Médine, and Dinos.
He is a graduate and receiver of a gold medal from the Conservatoire de Lille. In 2019, he was credited as a songwriter for two singles certified Gold: "Matin" by Koba LaD ft. Maes and "Journal Perso II" by Vald. The albums that both singles appeared on also achieved Gold status.
Early life and education Sofiane Pamart was born on 25 April 1990 in Hellemmes where he grew up with his brother and sister, of whom he was the eldest. His father, from a family originally from Nord-Pas-de-Calais, then directed a French language center for foreigners, while his mother was a professor of literature. The mining tradition has been present in his family since his great-grandfathers who were underground miners. His maternal grandfather is of Moroccan origin, from a Berber family from Taroudant, who came to France to also be an underground miner, and died as a result of a mine blast.
His mother enrolled him at the age of seven at Conservatoire de Lille, where he studied piano and classical music for sixteen years. He obtained the Conservatory Gold Medal at the age of 23 by performing Maurice Ravel's "Alborada del gracioso" and Frédéric Chopin's "Ballade No. 4". At the same time, he graduated with a university degree in musicology and another degree in piano performance. He later completed his master's degree in law, economics, and management in University of Lyon, and in business administration at École de Management des Industries Créatives in Levallois-Perret.
Musical style and reception Pamart recognizes Frédéric Chopin, Maurice Ravel, and Claude Debussy as his models in classical piano music, and declares that Chopin is his favorite. Pamart said, "I love his talent for telling stories in his Waltzes, for accompanying moments of life in his Nocturnes. He has the gift of bringing out what is purest at the heart of his music." He also grew up listening to Georges Brassens because of his family. His piano compositions feature sounds with influences to the music of said composers. French classical pianist Henri Barda is also one of the figures who inspire him. He met Barda during his studies in Conservatoire de Lille. Pamart further said, "He taught me accuracy in emotion. Without him, I would not have become what I am." He also believes that his nomadic Berber origins through his mother give him a feeling of freedom and connection which can be found in his music as an influence.
His pianistic style as well as his compositions have their critics. The French jazz pianist described Pamart as "Chopin Wish version, easy version" or even "Richard Clayderman in bad boy mode". The musicologist is reported to have said "I don't consider him a classical pianist at all. His goal isn’t to bring something new to the classical repertoire, but to forge a link with popular music,", even going so far as to compare him to André Rieux or Richard Clayderman, soloists acclaimed by the general public. “I’m still amazed by their ability to fill stadiums."
Discography Studio albums + List of studio albums, with selected details Title Details Peak chart positions Certifications FRA FRAClassicPeak classical chart positions in France: Planet: Letter: Noche: Movie: BEL(Wa) SWI USClassicPeak chart positions in Billboard Classical Albums chart: Dreamers: Movie: Pleine Lune Released: 12 October 2018 Label: Abyssal, 88 Touches, Urban [PIAS] Formats: Physical, digital download, streaming 83 — 16 — — SNEP: Gold Pleine Lune 2 Released: 25 October 2019 Label: Abyssal, 88 Touches, Urban [PIAS] Formats: Physical, digital download, streaming 104 — 36 — — Planet Released: 22 November 2019 Label: 88 Touches, Urban [PIAS] Formats: Physical, digital download, streaming 62 1 64 — — SNEP: Platinum Planet Gold Released: 8 January 2021 Label: 88 Touches, Urban [PIAS] Formats: Physical, digital download, streaming 88 — — — — Loving Life Released: 17 December 2021 Label: 88 Touches Formats: Physical, digital download, streaming — — — — — Letter Released: 11 February 2022 Label: 88 Touches, PIAS Formats: Physical, digital download, streaming 8 1 5 15 — SNEP: Platinum Diamond Tears Released: 23 June 2023 Label: Sxuper, 88 Touches Formats: Physical, digital download, streaming 48 — 47 — — Noche Released: 20 October 2023 Label: 88 Touches, Demain [PIAS] Formats: Physical, digital download, streaming 4 1 14 46 — SNEP: Gold Forever Friends Released: 14 June 2024 Label: Chapau, 88 Touches, All Night Long Formats: Physical, digital download, streaming 64 — — 71 — Movie Released: 17 April 2026 Label: 88 Touches Formats: Physical, digital download, streaming 5 1 2 38 23 "—" denotes an album that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Live albums + List of live albums, with selected details Title Details Cercle: Sofiane Pamart under the Northern Lights in Lapland, Finland (Live) Released: 8 September 2021 Label: Cercle Formats: Digital download, streaming
Extended plays + List of EPs, with selected details Title Details Peak chart positions GER SWI USClassic USCC Borealis Released: 30 September 2021 Label: Cercle, 88 Touches, Urban [PIAS] Formats: Physical, digital download, streaming — — — — Dreamers Released: 16 February 2024 Label: Verdigris, 88 Touches Formats: Physical, digital download, streaming 12 92 2 1 "—" denotes an extended play that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Singles As lead artist Title Year Album or EP "" 2018 Pleine Lune "Clash" "Solitude" Pleine Lune "" "" "" "Seoul" 2019 Planet "La Havane" "Paris" "Medellin" "Chicago" "Olympia" Pleine Lune 2 "" "" "" Planet "Ha Long Bay" 2020 Planet Gold "Nara" "Solitude" 2021 Letter "By My Side" Loving Life "Bye Bye Honey" "Love" 2022 Letter "Asia" "I" "" Fils De - Original Soundtrack "They Said I Was "Just a Musician"" "" 2023 Diamond Tears "" "" Noche "Ferdi" "Shadow of Tears" 2024 "Loyalty" Forever Friends "" rowspan="5" "Got to Do It" "" "" "Blue (Yes I Love You)" "" Kintsugi "" Take 01
As featured artist Title Year Album or EP "The Whole 9 (Acoustic Version)" 2020 "Noir sur blanc" 2021 Jeu de couleurs "V.S.T" Ciela "UCTL" rowspan="2" "Invisible (Piano Version)" "Alba" Minuit "Revolution" Insideout "I Wish I Had the Time" "" Après la pluie "" Ciel enflammé - Sacré "" 2022 M.A.N (Black Roses & Lost Feelings) "" Caravelle "" Ego "Zandvoort Palace" New Blues, Old Wine "" Ona "Blue 2023 Tentacle "" Taulier "Tulum, México" "" Kiss and Tell "03.03.22" Niyya "Devil May Cry" Antagonist "Outro" Jeudi "" 2024 Solsad "" Dire je t'aime "" Lifat Mat "" 95° "" rowspan="2" "The Magic" "" Chaque seconde "" Chute Libre
Honours 2018: Ambassador for Salon du Luxe Paris. 2019: Gold Single for the composition of "Matin" - Koba LaD ft. Maes 2019: Gold Single for the arrangement of "Journal Perso II" - Vald.
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