The acts continue to be confirmed in France’s Destination Eurovision. The next artist to be confirmed is young songwriter who has recently stepped out on stage. Nassi will compete with the song “Rêve de gamin” (The dream of a child).
Nassi is a singer-songwriter. He originally made a name for himself writing for other artists, such as Soprano, Claudio Capéo, and Kendji Girac.
But Nassi had his own stories to tell and released his first single early in 2017. “La vie est belle” reached the French singles chart and received the equivalent of gold certification for its streaming numbers.
Nassi now has two singles under his belt, and plans to release his debut album later this year.
Nassi is introduced in the promo video, shown in the familiar surrounds of a recording studio, sitting in front of a wall of Gold records. He talks about how he moved away from just being a songwriter and took the risk of making his own music.
Nassi also speaks about Eurovision, and how it ties into the theme of his song, “Rêve de gamin” (The dream of a child).. He says he put himself in the mind of an eight-year-old kid watching Eurovision, being inspired and dreaming big.
#Nassi ?
Qui est-il ? Que veut-il nous transmettre ? Mettez le son, et découvrez son portrait en exclu, avant de le retrouver dans #DestinationEurovision, à partir du 13 janvier sur @france2tv ! @NassiOfficiel pic.twitter.com/QrvMmZkACA— Eurovision France ?? (@EurovisionF2) January 6, 2018
The short clip of “Rêve de gamin” reveals a similar sound to his previous singles. It’s sound of modern French chart pop, bold and dramatic, with tender vocals sung in French.
It’s another strong addition to the line-up of Destination Eurovision, which is shaping up to be one of the highest quality national finals in the 2018 season.
DESTINATION EUROVISION – KNOWN COMPETITORS
- Malo’ – “Ciao”
- June the Girl – “Same”
- Louka – “Mamma Mia”
- IGIT – “Lisboa Jérusalem”
- Emmy Liyana – “OK ou KO”
- Madame Monsieur – “Mercy”
- Sweem – “Là-haut” (Yonder)
- Noée – “L’un près de l’autre” (One close to the other)
- Pheno Men – “Jamais sans toi”
- Lucie Vagenheim – “My World”
- Enea – “I’ll Be There”
- Sarah Caillibot – “Tu me manques” (I miss you)
- Masoe – “Paradise”
- Nassi – “Rêve de gamin” (The dream of a child)
The first semi airs next Saturday, 13 January. Nine songs will compete in each of the two semi-finals, and four songs from each semi will go to the grand final.
In the meantime, vote in our poll for your favourite of the first nine acts.
You can follow the official Eurovision France 2 Facebook page for the latest updates.
Nothing special. Same europop music as Demy. It doesnt mean you’ll get a good place. We’ll see. He’s hot tho.
Don’t like this one at all. Europop with some ethnic sound but not really appealing.
not really appealing just for you
Certainly not just him.
lol jukadew the double person you’re funny
Wow! I really like this song!
It’s current and radio friendly. Sounds european yet it has an oriental flavour.
I can see a song like this performing on the Eurovision stage. It would be great!
All these contestants trying to be the next Loreen make me laugh
Trying to be the next Loreen ? Do you even know Nassi ? Nassi and Loreen are totally different artists. I dont really understand your commentary if you dont even know Nassi music. He always did music like this
swedish jealousy
I really don’t get it.. It’s a mix of France’s songs 2016 and 2017. Nothing special.
bad faith from italian or swedish again
This is pure nrg, this will go top 3 in Lisbon, great choice. ..love it so far
OH WOW OH WOW
the music style sounds more arab than french but i love it. LIT!!!!
Yeah I thought the same….middle Eastern instrumentation for sure
Celebrate diversity b**ch XD
Someone call the police.. france just stole the show…
I don’t like this one ….sorry!!
Am not quite sure how everyone else disagrees with me though!!
INCREDIBLE! Would be a Eurovision favorite to win for sure.
Its a winner song by far! It must be him for France! MIC DROP
He seems like a winner but there are 3 more to be revealed and they are not going to be lightweight. This is getting out of hands, I just can’t…
wow so many amazing songs and i have another favourite : )
Woooow, it’s amazing! <3 He's one of my favourites now besides Malo and IGIT. Why can't every Country have such great Songs in their selection?
Song for me sound like male version of france song from 2017
it’s the french pop touch
The best so far !!
I cannot believe the absolute quality. I need all of these songs NOW!
Winner! That’s it.
This so good, unique sound, so French. Amazing
Nassi or Masoé or Luka I can’t choose!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I Agree, those 3 are the standouts, judging from 20 second clips. So excited to hear the full versions
Winner alert !
Are four left? Bring them already. I like most of French songs, but I hope the teasing will stop. And Bulgarian teasing too.
I will be depressed no matter who wins because I will be sorry for the all other quality acts left behind.
They should sell something to Malta.
I’m speechless it’s so good, so French, so modern, so catchy, so “eurovisionesque”, I’ m shi…ting rainbows ,LOL
When will all songs be released on Spotify?
It seems that the songs won’t be released on Spotify. France 2 didn’t state anything about that. And personally, I don’t see the interest to revealed them on the platform now. It’s better to keep them and to release them after the final, as for the Melodifestivalen.
But they’ll surely be released later on Spotify or Youtube.
The songs of the first semifinal will be available on deezer after the show on January 13th.
The songs of the second semifinal will be available on deezer after the show on January 20
Deezer is the official partner of Destination Eurovision
yes, Deezer is French actually so it’s logical.
Winner alert #2.
Go France!
The songs of the first semifinal will be available on deezer after the show on January 13th.
The songs of the second semifinal will be available on deezer after the show on January 20
Deezer is the official partner of Destination Eurovision.