Grand Corps Malade

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Grand Corps Malade
Grand Corps Malade in 2018
GCM in 2018
Background information
Birth nameFabien Marsaud
Born (1977-07-31) 31 July 1977 (age 44)
Le Blanc-Mesnil, Seine-Saint-Denis, France
GenresSlam
Occupation(s)
  • Singer-songwriter
  • film director
  • screenwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2003 – present
Labels
Websitegrandcorpsmalade.fr

Fabien Marsaud (born 31 July 1977[1]), known professionally as Grand Corps Malade (GCM), is a French slam poet and lyricist. He has released seven studio albums so far, and all of them reached top-five on the SNEP chart. GCM has started writing and performing a capella at slam events in 2003. Three years later, in 2006, he signed with Universal's affiliate AZ and released his debut album Midi 20, which became top-ten selling record of the year in France.

Its follow-up Enfant de la ville (2008) and the third album 3ème temps (2010) were less successful commercially. In 2013, he released family-motivated Funambule, while Il nous restera ça (2015) featured 11 collaborations with other musicians. His sixth album, Plan B (2018), reached number two on the SNEP album chart. In 2020, he released Mesdames (Ladies), featuring ten duets with women, which topped the French chart. Its lead single, "Mais je t'aime" (But I love you) – a duet with Camille Lellouche, has become his highest-charting song on the French singles chart.

GCM's accolades include three Victories of Music awarded by French Ministry of Culture. His stage name means "tall sick body" in French, a reference to his height (nearly 6'4" or 1.94m) and to a spine injury that forces him to walk with a crutch, due to a 1997 accident that originally had doctors tell him he would never walk again.

Early life[]

Marsaud was born on 31 July 1977, in Le Blanc-Mesnil, Seine-Saint-Denis.[1] His mother was a librarian. His father, Jacques Marsaud, was a regional civil servant: general commune secretary in Noisy-le-Sec and Saint-Denis, later on director general of services at Val-de-Marne's departmental council and then at Plaine Commune agglomeration community (fr: EPT).[1][2] They lived in Saint-Denis. Marsaud excelled in his classes, particularly in literary courses, he wrote his first texts aged 14-15. But sports won, at one point he was simultaneously in three clubs: tennis, athletics and basketball; the latter became his greatest passion.[1] At 17, he was offered to join training center in Toulouse, but preferred to stay in Saint-Denis. After playing in JSF Nanterre and in Saint Denis, Marsaud signed with 3rd division level team in Aubervilliers.[3] He earned a DEUG degree majoring in physical education.[3]

In July 1997, during a sports camp where Marsaud was a supervisor, a diving accident in a swimming pool caused him to displace his spine; he was later told he would never walk again.[1] However in 1999, after a year of intensive treatment, he regained the ability to walk, although he usually has to use a crutch.[4] Marsaud continued studying and earned DESS master degree in sport management. He worked in marketing for Stade de France between 2001-05, but he has become disillusioned with this job.[3]

Career[]

Marsaud discovered slam in 2003, and started writing poems.[5] On 23 October, he made his first appearance as a slam artist in a bar at the Place de Clichy, Paris, where he recited his first artistic piece titled "Cassiopée".[6] And that is when he has chosen his stage name Grand Corps Malade. He then took part in many slam events with Collectif 129H and John Pucc'Chocolat. In 2004, he conducted "Slam'Alikoum", a monthly feature at the "Café Culturel de Saint-Denis" with his friend John Pucc'. He co-founded "Le Cercle des Poètes sans Instru" ("The Circle of Poets Without Instruments"), a group of 7 slam artists including John Pucc’, Droopy, Techa, the 129H members and himself.[7]

Grand Corps Malade gained more fame in slam circles in 2005 through appearances at Reservoir, a club that featured upcoming artists like Jamel Comedy Club. He opened for Cheb Mami at Stade de France, and for Mouss and Hakim at the "Boule Noire". That same year, his friend S Petit Nico offered to make a musical track to accompany his poetry.

Grand Corps Malade signing for fans (2006)

GCM signed with AZ label, and on 26 March 2006 released his debut studio album, Midi 20, which became top ten selling album of the year in France. To promote the record, he went on a tour with 120 shows, including two sold-out concerts in La Cigale in Paris, and a performance at the Les Francofolies de La Rochelle festival.

In 2007, he won two Victoires de la Musique awards for 'Album revelation' and 'Stage artist stage revelation'. GCM appeared on many television shows and in Edouard Baer's Grand Cabaret.

In 2008, he released his second album Enfant de la ville. The same year, he performed at the Festival d'été de Québec gaining popularity throughout the French-language speaking world. He also conducted many workshops to introduce youngsters in his community to slam poetry in Saint Denis and elsewhere. The result was Génération Slam album, released in November 2008 by a diversified group of amateur slam artists.[8]

2010 saw the release of his third studio album, 3ème temps, featuring collaboration with Charles Aznavour, and song "Roméo kiffe Juliette" – a Shakespeare's adaptation. The two adolescent lovers were transposed into a suburb of Paris, and the family divide transformed into a religious divide between a Jewish Juliette and the Muslim Roméo. The song's video clip choreography was arranged by hip hop dancer Bintou Dembélé, one of the pioneer figures of hip hop in France.[9]

In 2011, GCM released the single "Inch'Allah" featuring Reda Taliani, which had become his most successful single until then.

In 2013, he released his fourth studio album, Funambule, after quitting his former label AZ and working with the independent labels Believe Recording and Anouche Productions.[10] His fifth album titled Il nous restera ça was released in 2015.

GCM's first feature film, Patients (2016), based on his own autobiographical novel – describing his accident and rehabilitation period, was released commercially in 2017. He co-directed with Mehdi Idir, and it was filmed in the center where he carried out his rehabilitation. The movie was a success in France and garnered 4 nominations for César Awards.

In 2018, GCM released sixth studio album, Plan B, with producer Jean-Rachid. It was first record on which he sang, and also his first to top the French SNEP albums chart.[5] In support of Plan B, he embarked on tour with more than 100 shows. The album was certified platinum in France.

His second film, teen comedy drama School Life (2019), received positive reviews from critics. It was co-directed with Mehdi Idir again.

In April 2020, Grand Corps Malade released charity singiel, "Effets secondaires", with all proceeds going to two hospitals in Parisian region. It was a collaboration with Mosimann and producer Rachid Kallouche.[11][12] On 19 June 2020, he released the lead single from his upcoming seventh album: "Mais je t'aime" (But I love you), a duet with Camille Lellouche. The single became his highest-charting song on the SNEP singles chart to date, peaking at number nine. The album titled Mesdames (Ladies), a tribute to women, was released on 11 September. It features also 9 other collaborations, namely with Véronique Sanson, Louane, Suzane, Laura Smet, Camille Berthollet and her sister Julie, as well as Manon, Amuse-Bouche, and Alicia. Mesdames reached number 1 on both French and Belgium albums charts, and was certified triple platinum in France.

In 2021, he won Victoires de la Musique award for the song "Mais je t'aime".

Artistry[]

Grand Corps Malade helps slam go beyond the intimate setting of cafes and typical slam scenes. The texts on his albums are spoken sometimes a cappella, but mostly they are accompanied by a minimalist melody in the background. He collaborates with musicians such as string quartets, and flute players.[13]

In popular culture[]

  • In 2007, French hip hop / jazz band Hocus Pocus mentioned him in the track "Place 54" on their similarly titled album Place 54.
  • In 2007, French parody rap group Fatal Bazooka mentioned him in their album T'As Vu ? in a slam or in the track "Crêpes au froment" (a version of "Fous ta cagoule") in which they parody his name by saying "Vas-y dis leur toi aussi Grand Cul Malade!"
  • In 2010, French singer Dorothée in her show at l'Olympia in Paris introduced her song "Valise 2010", a slam, by giving her songwriter and friend Jean-Luc Azoulay the nickname "Grand Cerveau Malade" in reference to Grand Corps Malade
  • His adopted name is used in parodies of paronymes and antonymes, like what happened in the program Groland in its parody "Petit Corps Normal", or by Fabrice Eboué in Jamel Comedy Club talking about Amelle Chahbi calling her "P'tit corps salade". He is also parodied in les Guignols de l'Info broadcast on Canal+

Discography[]

Studio albums[]

Year Album FR
[14] 		BEL
(Wa)
[15] 		SWI
[16] 		Sales Certification
2006 Midi 20 3 4 28
2008 Enfant de la ville 2 6 15
2010 3ème temps 3 4 20
2013 Funambule 5 11 34
2015 Il nous restera ça 5 6 11
2018 Plan B 2 2 4
  • SNEP: Platinum
2020 Mesdames 1 1 3
  • SNEP: 3× Platinum

Others

  • 2009: Midi 20 / Enfant de la ville (a rerelease – 2 CDs) (FRA #189)
  • 2017: Patients (soundtrack album for film under the same title)[25]

Compilation albums[]

Year Album FR
[14] 		BEL
(Wa)
[15] 		Certification
2019 Collection 2003-2019 43 51

Singles[]

Year Single FR
[14] 		BEL
(Wa)
[15] 		SWI
[16] 		Album
2009 "L'ombre et la lumière" (with Calogero) — 10 — (Calogero album) L'Embellie
2010 "Roméo kiffe Juliette" — 44 — 3ème temps
"J'attends" — — —
2011 "Inch'Allah" (feat. Reda Taliani) 59 — — Collection 2003-2019
2013 "Te manquer" (with Sandra Nkaké) 47 — — Funambule
2014 "15h du matin" (with John Mamann) 50 — — Non-album single
2017 "Espoir adapté" (with ) 140
[26] 		— — Plan B
"Au feu rouge" — — —
2020 "Mais je t'aime" (with Camille Lellouche) 9 12 41 Mesdames
"Mesdames" 83 12[A](Ultratip) —
"Pas essentiel" — 26 — TBA
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Other songs[]

Year Single FR
[14] 		BEL
(Wa)
[15] 		SWI
[16] 		Album
2013 "Funambule" 189 — — Funambule
2016 "Pocahontas" 189 — — Il nous restera ça
2018 "Acouphènes" 180 — — Plan B
"Plan B" 137 Tipparade —
"Dimanche soir" 98 18[A](Ultratip) 95
2020 "Derrière le brouillard"
(with Louane) 		42 — Mesdames
"Pendant 24h" (with Suzan) 128 6[A]
(Ultratip) 		—

Others

  • 2006: "6ème sens" (Midi 20)
  • 2006: "Midi 20" (Midi 20)
  • 2008: "Les voyages en train" (Midi 20)
  • 2009: "Enfant de la ville" (Enfant de la ville)
  • 2009: "Je viens de là" (Enfant de la ville)
  • 2010: "Education Nationale" (3ème temps)
  • 2010: "Définitivement" (3ème temps)
  • 2015: "#JeSuisCharlie" (following the Charlie Hebdo shooting)
  • 2019: "Je viens de là" (soundtrack School Life)[27]
  • 2020: "Effets secondaires" (charity single)[12]

Other collaborations[]

  • 2006: cover of "Les trompettes de la renommée" by Georges Brassens in a tribute album Putain de toi
  • 2007: wrote song "Génération motivée" for Tony Parker's eponymous album Tony Parker
  • 2007: "Juste une période de ma vie" as duo with Rouda in the album Musique des Lettres (music S Petit Nico)
  • 2007: "Thème de Joe" and "Le Retour de Joe" on Dionysos' album La Mécanique du Cœur
  • 2008: "Je m’écris" featuring GCM & Zaho in Kery James' album À l'ombre du show business
  • 2009: co-wrote "L'ombre et la lumière" with Alana Filippi for Calogero's album L'Embellie and sang as featured artist
  • 2010: "Terranova" in duo with I Muvrini group on their album Gioia
  • 2012: co-wrote lyrics for "La mer et l'enfant" on Celine Dion's album Sans attendre
  • 2014: "La médaille" and "Dès que le vent soufflera" in a tribute album to Renaud La Bande à Renaud
  • 2015: cover "Sintineddi" as duo with A Filetta on the Corsican-French album Corsu Mezu Mezu in Corsican language
  • 2017: "Joli zoo" in duo with Aldebert on his album Enfantillages 3
  • 2017: "Avancer" in duo with Idir on his album Ici et ailleurs
  • 2020: "L'addition" in duo with rapper Demi-portion on the album La bonne école

Filmography[]

Awards and nominations[]

  • 2007: Victoires de la musique[29]
    • Won 'Album revelation' – Midi 20
    • Won 'Stage artist revelation'
    • Nominated: 'Audience artist revelation'
  • 2007: Nominated for Félix Award as 'Most famous Francophone artist in Quebec' at the ADISQ gala[30]
  • 2009: Won Félix Award as 'Most famous Francophone artist in Quebec' at the ADISQ gala
  • 2018: Nominated at the 23rd Lumières Awards for film Patients in 2 categories: 'Best first film' (with Mehdi Idir) and 'Best music' (with Angelo Foley)
  • 2018: Nominated at the 43rd César Awards for film Patients in 3 categories: 'Best film' (with Mehdi Idir and producers), 'Best first feature film' (with Mehdi Idir), and 'Best adaptation' (with Fadette Drouard)
  • 2020: Nominated for NRJ Music Award – "Pendant 24 h" music video
  • 2021: Victoires de la Musique[31]
    • Won 'Original song' – "Mais je t'aime", GCM with Camille Lellouche
    • Nominated: 'Album of the year' – Mesdames

Honors

Notes[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c Did not appear in the official Belgian Ultratop 50 charts, but rather in the bubbling under Ultratip charts.

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