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Jungeli
Birth nameJoel Ungeli
BornSevran, Seine-Saint-Denis, Île-de-France, Paris
Genres
Occupations
  • singer
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, drums
Years active2023–present
Labels

Joel Ungeli, known professionally as Jungeli, is a Congolese-French singer. Born and raised in Sevran, he began his recording career in mid-2023 and later introduced his debut single, "À moi" on 12 July of that year, which went relatively unnoticed.[1][2]

Ungeli received widespread mainstream recognition following the release of his second single, "Petit Génie" (featuring Imen Es, Alonzo, Abou Debeing, and Lossa), which debuted on 6 October 2023 and achieved commercial success in France, topping SNEP's Top Singles chart for 18 non-consecutive weeks, while simultaneously setting unprecedented records in airplay, streaming, and digital downloads.[3][4] "Petit Génie" won the Best African or African-inspired Music award at Les Flammes[5][6] and garnered him a nomination for Best New International Artist at the BET Awards.[7][8][9]

He guest performed on Emma'a's single "Katana" from her 2023 self-titled album.[10][11] In the ensuing month, Ungeli debuted the single "Rashel" in collaboration with Moroccan-Belgian singer Dystinct,[12][13] preceding the release of his singles "Bijou" and "Yebisa Bango" on 23 January 2024.[14][15] His subsequent smash hit, "T'étais où?" (featuring Vegedream, Alonzo, and Zaho), released on 2 February 2024, was certified platinum by SNEP.[16][17][18]

Early life and career

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Childhood, "À moi", and breakthrough with "Petit Génie"

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While Ungeli's exact birth date remains unknown,[19] Le Parisien mentions that he was born in Sevran, a commune in the French department of Seine-Saint-Denis, located in the northeastern periphery of Paris, Île-de-France, to a Congolese parent who emigrated to France during the oppressive regime of the long-reigning dictator, Mobutu Sese Seko.[20] Growing up, he listened to music from the Democratic Republic of the Congo; he cites Fally Ipupa as an influence.[21]

In the early summer of 2023, Jungeli introduced his debut single, "À moi", through social media platforms, though it initially garnered limited attention.[19] The song was officially released on multiple music platforms on 12 July, and its accompanying music video on YouTube accumulated over 620,000 views.[22]

Jungeli commenced work on his second single "Petit Génie" shortly after "À moi" debut. Excerpts of the single were prematurely leaked and extensively shared on TikTok, leading to a surge in popularity even before its official release on 6 October 2023.[23][24][25] In an interview with the Ivorian Life TV on the WAM show, hosted by Willy Dumbo, he revealed that "Petit Génie" was meant to "make people happy", and did not anticipate its overwhelming success.[26] The song was composed by DJ Wiils, with the music video directed by Bastos and produced by Mania Film, featuring guest appearances from Imen Es, Alonzo, Abou Debeing, and Lossa.[24][27] Jungeli's refrain "Mwana natikaka moke sima ekoli oya oye" pays tribute to the famed Congolese atalaku Brigade Sabarti, who popularized this phrase in their 2009 smash hit "Techno Malewa Automatique" by Werrason and Wenge Musica Maison Mère.[28] Alonzo's rap verse makes a nod to the legendary Pépé Kallé.[28] "Petit Génie" quickly attained commercial success in France; it reigned supreme on France's SNEP Top Singles chart for 18 non-consecutive weeks and achieved unprecedented milestones in airplay, streaming, and digital downloads.[29][4] It exceeded the previous record set by Ed Sheeran's "Shape of You", which was No. 1 for 15 non-consecutive weeks.[22] The song received platinum certifications from SNEP.[30] It also won the Best African or African-inspired Music award at Les Flammes[5][6] and earned Jungeli a nomination for Best New International Artist at the BET Awards.[7][8][9]

Standalone releases and collaborations

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On 24 November 2023, Jungeli was featured as a guest artist on Emma'a's single "Katana", from her self-titled album.[10][11] The following month, he made an appearance on Big Ben's track "C'est qui?"[31] and released the single "Rashel" in collaboration with Moroccan-Belgian singer Dystinct.[12][13] On 19 January 2024, Jungeli made another appearance on Emma'a's single "Biso Mibale",[32] preceding the release of his singles "Bijou" and "Yebisa Bango" on 23 January 2024. "Yebisa Bango", produced by Gabriel and Zafy, explored the theme of love, a motif that is also central to "Bijou", which was composed by YAM and Unleaded.[14][15]

On 2 February 2024, Jungeli teamed up with Vegedream, Alonzo, and Zaho for the platinum-certified hit "T'étais où?", which was produced by DJ Wiils, directed by Styck, and co-produced under Daylight Productions and Ma Nia Film.[16][18][17] On 22 March, Jungeli appeared on fellow Congolese-French singer Singuila's song "Tricheur"[7] before featuring on Bolémvn's "On y va" from his four-track Extended Play (EP), Canada Goose.[33] On 7 June, he made a guest appearance on Youka's single "Allo",[9] followed by a showing on the final day of the Somarôho Festival at Ambodivoanio Stadium in Andoany, Nosy-Be, on 11 August.[34][35][36]

Discography

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Singles

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Year Title Details Certifications
2023 "À moi"
  • Single, Released: 12 July 2023
  • Label: Next Génération, 2054 Records, and Fulgu Prod
2023 "Petit Génie" (featuring Imen Es, Alonzo, Abou Debeing, and Lossa)
  • Single, Released: 6 October 2023
  • Production: Mania Film
  • Musical composition: DJ Wiils
  • Director: Bastos
2023 "Rashel" (featuring Dystinct)
  • Single, Released: 14 December 2023
  • Musical composition: Jungeli and Sizwé
2024 "Bijou"
  • Single, Released 23 January 2024
  • Musical composition: YAM and Unleaded
  • Production: Gabriel and Zafy
2024 "Yebisa Bango"
  • Single, Released 23 January 2024
  • Musical composition: YAM and Unleaded
  • Production: Gabriel and Zafy
2024 "T'étais où?" (Vegedream, Alonzo, and Zaho)
  • Single, Released 2 February 2024
  • Production: Daylight Productions and Ma Nia Film
  • Director: Styck
  • Musical composition: DJ Wiils
2024 "Briller"
  • Single, Released 30 August 2024
  • Director: Styck
  • Production: Daylight Productions
  • Musical composition: Wiils, Kidd, Abl Génie, Nth Bss, West Math, Tidiane Diongue and Pico
  • Mixing: Djnass212

Awards and nominations

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Year Event Prize Recipient Result Ref.
2024 Les Flammes Best African or African-inspired Music "Petit Génie" (with Imen Es, Alonzo, Abou Debeing, and Lossa) Won [5][6]
2024 BET Awards Best New International Act Himself Nominated [7][8][9]
2024 NRJ Music Awards French-speaking Revelation Himself Pending [37][38]
2024 NRJ Music Awards Social Hit "Petit Génie" (with Imen Es, Alonzo, Abou Debeing, and Lossa) Pending [37][38]
2024 African Entertainment Awards USA Best Collaboration "Petit Génie" (with Imen Es, Alonzo, Abou Debeing, and Lossa) Pending [39]

References

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  1. ^ Éric Bureau (31 January 2024). ""On l'a enregistré juste pour kiffer": Jungeli, le "Petit Génie" qui explose avec son tube inattendu" ["We recorded it just to enjoy it": Jungeli, the "Petit Génie" who explodes with his unexpected hit]. Le Parisien (in French). Paris, France. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  2. ^ "Biographie Jungeli: Qui est Jungeli ?". NRJ (in French). Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  3. ^ Steffen Hung. "Jungeli featuring Abou Debeing, Alonzo, Lossa and Imen Es – Petit Génie". lescharts.com. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  4. ^ a b ""Petit génie" de Jungeli vient de battre un record jamais vu depuis l'ère du streaming" [Jungeli's "Little Genius" Just Broke a Record Not Seen Since the Streaming Era]. Gentsu.fr (in French). 7 February 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  5. ^ a b c Farrant, Theo (26 April 2024). "Les Flammes 2024 : Aya Nakamura reigns supreme wins three top awards". Euronews. Lyon, France. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  6. ^ a b c "Les Flammes 2024 : Voici la liste complète des gagnants" [Les Flammes 2024: Here is the complete list of winners]. Mbote.cd (in French). Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. 25 April 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  7. ^ a b c d "BET Awards : Drake, Nicki Minaj et Beyoncé dominent les nominations" [BET Awards: Drake, Nicki Minaj and Beyoncé dominate nominations]. Generations.fr (in French). 17 May 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  8. ^ a b c BET Awards (16 May 2024). "Drake Tops the List of Nominees for BET Awards 2024 With Seven Nods". BET. New York City, New York, United States. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  9. ^ a b c d Grein, Paul (16 May 2024). "Drake Leads Nominations for 2024 BET Awards: Full List". Billboard. New York City, New York, United States. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  10. ^ a b Muyaya, Ruphin (3 April 2024). "EMMA'A et Fally Ipupa aperçus dans un studio d'enregistrement, la nouvelle fait saliver le public!" [EMMA'A and Fally Ipupa spotted in a recording studio, the news has the public salivating!]. Strong2kin Moov (in French). Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
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  12. ^ a b "Jungeli enchaîne avec "Rashel"" [Jungeli continues with "Rashel"]. Soul-addict.com (in French). 19 December 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  13. ^ a b "Jungeli invite Dystinct sur son nouveau single "Rashel" (audio)" [Jungeli Invites Dystinct on New Single "Rashel" (Audio)]. Talents2kin.com (in French). Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. 15 December 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  14. ^ a b Narduzzi, Guillaume (28 January 2024). "Après le tube "Petit génie", Jungeli enchaîne avec les titres "Yebisa Bango" et "Bijou"" [After the hit "Petit génie", Jungeli followed up with the titles "Yebisa Bango" and "Bijou]. Chartsinfrance.net (in French). Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  15. ^ a b Narduzzi, Guillaume (29 January 2024). "Top Singles: Jungeli menacé par la tornade PLK, Jul et Shay débarquent" [Top Singles: Jungeli threatened by the PLK tornado, Jul and Shay arrive]. Chartsinfrance.net (in French). Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  16. ^ a b "Jungeli avec Vegedream, Alonzo et Zaho pout "T'étais où"" [Jungeli with Vegedream, Alonzo and Zaho for "T'étais où"]. Generations.fr (in French). 2 February 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  17. ^ a b "Nouveau clip "T'étais où?" de Jungeli feat Alonzo , Zaho et Vegedream" [New video clip "T’étais où?" by Jungeli feat Alonzo, Zaho and Vegedream]. Talents2kin.com (in French). Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. 5 February 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  18. ^ a b c "Les certifications". Snepmusique.com (in French). Paris, France: Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  19. ^ a b "Biographie Jungeli: Qui est Jungeli ?" [Jungeli Biography: Who is Jungeli?]. NRJ (in French). Paris, France. 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  20. ^ Éric Bureau (31 January 2024). ""On l'a enregistré juste pour kiffer": Jungeli, le "Petit Génie" qui explose avec son tube inattendu" ["We recorded it just to enjoy it": Jungeli, the "Little Genius" who explodes with his unexpected hit]. Le Parisien (in French). Paris, France. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  21. ^ ""Fally Ipupa plus fort que Michael Jackson?", Jungeli explique son approche" ["Fally Ipupa stronger than Michael Jackson?", Jungeli explains his approach]. Strong2kin Moov (in French). Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. 18 April 2024. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  22. ^ a b DJ Freak (7 February 2024). ""Petit génie" de Jungeli vient de battre un record jamais vu depuis l'ère du streaming" [Jungeli's "Petit génie" Just Broke a Record Not Seen Since the Streaming Era]. Gentsu.fr (in French). Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  23. ^ Berthelot, Théau (15 August 2023). "Qui est Jungeli, l'artiste derrière le tube surprise "Petit génie" avec Imen Es et Alonzo?" [Who is Jungeli, the artist behind the surprise hit "Little Genius" with Imen Es and Alonzo?]. www.chartsinfrance.net (in French). Paris, France. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  24. ^ a b "Jungeli dévoile le clip de la chanson phénomène "Petit génie" [VIDÉOCLIP]" [Jungeli unveils the video clip for the hit song "Petit génie" [VIDEO CLIP]]. Strong2kin Moov (in French). Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. 8 October 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  25. ^ "Jungeli "Petit génie" feat Imen Es,Alonzo , Abou2being et Lossa (Clip Officiel)". Talents2kin.com (in French). Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. 6 October 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  26. ^ ""Je ne m'attendais pas à tout ça", Jungeli sur le succès de son titre "Petit génie"". Strong2kin Moov (in French). Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. 6 February 2024. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  27. ^ "Jungeli est un "Petit génie" avec Imen ES, Alonzo, Abou Debeing et Lossa" [Jungeli is a "Little Genius" with Imen ES, Alonzo, Abou Debeing and Lossa]. Generations.fr (in French). 11 October 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  28. ^ a b ""Petit génie": Jungeli, Imen Es, Alonzo, Abou Debeing et Lossa rendent hommage à Pépé Kallé et Brigade Sabarti" ["Petit génie": Jungeli, Imen Es, Alonzo, Abou Debeing and Lossa pay tribute to Pépé Kallé and Brigade Sabarti]. Eventsrdc.com (in French). Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. 8 October 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  29. ^ Steffen Hung. "Jungeli featuring Abou Debeing, Alonzo, Lossa and Imen Es – Petit Génie". lescharts.com. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  30. ^ a b Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique (SNEP). "Petit génie". SNEP (in French). Paris, France. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  31. ^ "Big Ben et Jungeli te font danser dans "C'est qui"" [Big Ben and Jungeli make you dance in "Who's that?"]. Generations.fr (in French). 2 December 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  32. ^ ""Biso mibale", la déclaration d'amour d'Emma'a et Jungeli [VIDÉOCLIP]" ["Biso mibale", Emma'a and Jungeli's declaration of love [VIDEO CLIP]]. Strong2kin Moov (in French). Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. 20 January 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  33. ^ "Bolémvn invite Jungeli sur "On y va"" [Bolémvn invites Jungeli to "On y va"]. Generations.fr (in French). 14 May 2024. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  34. ^ "MUSIQUE – Jungeli en invité international officiel du Festival Somarôho" [MUSIC – Jungeli as official international guest of the Somarôho Festival]. 2424.mg (in French). 10 July 2024. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  35. ^ Andria, Hanitra (19 July 2024). "Festival Somarôho 11e édition: Jungeli et Lucky Dube Band à l'affiche" [Somarôho Festival 11th edition: Jungeli and Lucky Dube Band on the bill]. Midi Madagasikara (in French). Antananarivo, Madagascar. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  36. ^ Rafalimananjara, Nicole (19 July 2024). "FESTIVAL - Six artistes internationaux invités au Somarôho" [FESTIVAL - Six international artists invited to Somarôho]. L'Express de Madagascar (in French). Antananarivo, Madagascar. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
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  38. ^ a b Yakoubaly, Samya (23 September 2024). "NRJ Music Awards, les nominations dévoilées : Pierre et Héléna (Star Academy) encore en concurrence" [NRJ Music Awards, nominations revealed: Pierre and Héléna (Star Academy) still in competition]. Purepeople.com (in French). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  39. ^ "African Entertainment Awards USA 2024: All the nominees". Music In Africa. 4 October 2024. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
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