Bilal Hassani: En route to pop superstardom
06 December 2020 |
7:16 am
French Youtube star Bilal Hassani is fast becoming one of the country's most glamorous popstars. After taking part in the 2019 edition of the Eurovision song contest, he's just released his second studio album "Contre soirée". Marjorie Hache asked him all about getting the counter party started and the anti-bullying campaign he wants to bring to French schools. We also take a look at new releases by Rico Nasty, Thomas Dutronc and Sigur Ros.
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6 Dec 2020
French Youtube star Bilal Hassani is fast becoming one of the country's most glamorous popstars. After taking part in the 2019 edition of the Eurovision song contest, he's just released his second studio album "Contre soirée". Marjorie Hache asked him all about getting the counter party started and the anti-bullying campaign he wants to bring to French schools. We also take a look at new releases by Rico Nasty, Thomas Dutronc and Sigur Ros.
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