Cheese cover

Released 16 years ago this June

Cheese

Stromae · 2010

41 min · 12 tracks · hip-hop · house · synth-pop

A vibrant blend of catchy melodies and electronic beats infused with hip hop swagger.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady rhythmic journey throughout
  • vibrant dance party atmosphere
  • catchy melodies for sing-alongs
  • for lively gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, introspective music
  • seek complex narrative structures

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Established Stromae's reputation with critical acclaim and commercial success.
Career context
Released on June 14, 2010, 'Cheese' was Stromae's debut album, establishing him as a unique voice in the Belgian music scene. Prior to this, he had gained some recognition through his single 'Alors on danse,' which became a major hit in Europe, paving the way for this full-length project.
Stylistic neighbors
Orelsan· Lomepal· Kavinsky
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Racine carrée — Continues the upbeat electronic sound with deeper themes and richer production.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Bienvenue chez moi".

  • 1 Bienvenue chez moi Start here 2:47
  • 2 Te quiero 3:25
  • 3 Peace or Violence 3:09
  • 4 Rail de musique 4:08
  • 5 Alors on danse (radio edit) 3:27
  • 6 Summertime 3:06
  • 7 Dodo 3:58
  • 8 Silence 4:42
  • 9 Je cours 3:17
  • 10 House’llelujah 4:00
  • 11 Cheese 3:02
  • 12 Alors on danse (90’s remix) 2:53

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