Sofiane Pamart Explained

Sofiane Pamart
Birth Date:25 April 1990
Origin:Hellemmes-Lille, France
Genre:Hip hop, Classical
Occupation:Pianist, Composer
Instrument:Piano
Years Active:2018–present
Label:PIAS France

Sofiane Pamart (born 25 April 1990) is a French pianist, based in Los Angeles and originally from Hellemmes-Lille in France.[1] He is known for playing in the French rap scene and collaborating with Formula One driver Charles Leclerc.[2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

He was a gold medalist at the Conservatoire de Lille.[7] He has collaborated with French and Belgian rappers, including Koba LaD, Vald, Maes, Sneazzy, Médine, Hugo TSR, Scylla, Lord Esperanza, Frenetik and Dinos.

In 2019, he was a songwriter for two singles certified Gold: "Matin" by Koba LaD ft. Maes and "Journal Perso II" by Vald.[8] [9] The albums that both singles appeared on also achieved Gold status.

Early life and education

Sofiane Pamart was born on 25 April 1990 in Hellemmes where he grew up with his brother and sister, of whom he was the eldest. His father, from a family originally from Nord-Pas-de-Calais, then directed a French language center for foreigners, while his mother was a professor of literature.[10] The mining tradition has been present in his family since his great-grandfathers who were underground miners. His maternal grandfather is of Moroccan origin, from a Berber family from Taroudant,[11] who came to France to also be an underground miner.[12]

His mother enrolled him at the age of seven at Conservatoire de Lille, where he studied piano and classical music for sixteen years. He obtained the Conservatory Gold Medal at the age of 23 by performing Maurice Ravel's "Alborada del gracioso" and Frédéric Chopin's "Ballade No. 4".[13] At the same time, he graduated with a university degree in musicology and another degree in piano performance. He later completed his master's degree in law, economics, and management in University of Lyon, and in business administration at École de Management des Industries Créatives in Levallois-Perret.[14]

Musical style and artistry

Pamart recognizes Frédéric Chopin, Maurice Ravel, and Claude Debussy as his models in classical piano music, and declares that Chopin is his favorite. Pamart said, "I love his talent for telling stories in his Waltzes, for accompanying moments of life in his Nocturnes. He has the gift of bringing out what is purest at the heart of his music." He also grew up listening to Georges Brassens because of his family. His piano compositions feature sounds with influences to the music of said composers. French classical pianist Henri Barda is also one of the figures who inspire him. He met Barda during his studies in Conservatoire de Lille. Pamart further said, "He taught me accuracy in emotion. Without him, I would not have become what I am."[15] He also believes that his nomadic Berber origins through his mother give him a feeling of freedom and connection which can be found in his music as an influence.

Discography

Studio albums

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Léger . Jérémie . 31 May 2018 . Rencontre : Sofiane Pamart, le pianiste rebelle du rap français . 11 February 2024 . Konbini.com .
  2. Web site: 27 October 2019 . Siméone . Christine . Qui est Sofiane Pamart, le pianiste qui veut être "numéro 1 mondial du piano" ? . Who is Sofiane Pamart, the pianist who wants to be “world number 1 in piano”? . . 5 June 2024 . fr.
  3. Web site: Cheveraux . Magalie . 25 November 2019 . TOKI WOKI 4 avec ETIENNE DE CRÉCY . https://web.archive.org/web/20220419161640/https://france3-regions.francetvinfo.fr/paris-ile-de-france/emissions/toki-woki/toki-woki-ndeg4-1754363.html . 19 April 2022 . France 3 Paris Ile-de-France .
  4. Web site: Susbielle . Lorène de . 22 November 2019 . Sofiane Pamart, le pianiste préféré de rappeurs . 11 February 2024 . BFMTV .
  5. Web site: Lunsmann . Carmen . 21 March 2020 . Sofiane Pamart : un premier album "Planet", entre rap et classique (Rediffusion) . 2 July 2020 . rfi .
  6. Web site: Hoebrechts . Laurent . 2 April 2020 . Portrait : Sofiane Pamart, pianiste incontournable du rap francophone . 11 February 2024 . le vif .
  7. Web site: Vermelin . Jérôme . Bons . Léa . 5 March 2020 . VIDÉO - "Au Conservatoire, j'étais toujours à deux doigts de me faire virer !" : Sofiane Pamart, le pianiste adoré des rappeurs, raconte sa "drôle de vie" . 11 February 2024 . TF1 INFO .
  8. Web site: 19 April 2019 . Koba LaD – Matin Lyrics . 11 February 2024 . Genius Lyrics .
  9. Web site: 13 September 2019 . Vald – Journal perso II Lyrics . 11 February 2024 . Genius Lyrics .
  10. Web site: 6 January 2018 . Sofiane Pamart : « Être créatif, un atout pour entreprendre » . Sofiane Pamart: "Being creative, an asset for entrepreneurship" . . 5 June 2024 . fr.
  11. Web site: Thibault . Alexis . 13 November 2019 . Sofiane Pamart, le virtuose qui sidère les rappeurs . 11 February 2024 . Numéro.
  12. Web site: 9 February 2022 . Decotte . Laurent . Sofiane Pamart, prodige atypique du piano: «Je suis un petit fils du Nord» . . 5 June 2024 . fr.
  13. Web site: 16 September 2021 . Narlian . Laure . Qui est Sofiane Pamart, le pianiste virtuose et "sans limite" que les rappeurs s’arrachent ? . Who is Sofiane Pamart, the virtuoso and “limitless” pianist that rappers are vying for? . . 5 June 2024 . fr.
  14. Web site: 9 March 2022 . Pellerin . Olivier . Sofiane Pamart, A Young Classical Piano Prodigy . Mixte Magazine . 5 June 2024.
  15. Web site: 22 April 2022 . Sofiane Pamart, rencontre avec un pianiste pas si classique . Sofiane Pamart, meeting with a not-so-classical pianist . . 7 June 2024 . fr.
  16. Web site: Discographie - Sofiane Pamart . lescharts.com . Hung Medien . 24 June 2024 . fr.
  17. Peak classical chart positions in France:
  18. Web site: Discographie Sofiane Pamart . . 5 June 2024 . fr.
  19. Web site: Discographie Sofiane Pamart . . 24 June 2024 . de-ch.
  20. Web site: Pleine Lune - Album by Scylla, Sofiane Pamart . . 5 June 2024.
  21. Web site: Pleine Lune 2 - Album by Scylla, Sofiane Pamart . . 5 June 2024.
  22. Web site: PLANET - Album by Sofiane Pamart . . 5 June 2024.
  23. France. Sofiane Pamart. album. 18 June 2024.
  24. Web site: PLANET GOLD - Album by Sofiane Pamart . . 5 June 2024.
  25. Web site: Loving Life - Album by Dabeull, Sofiane Pamart . . 5 June 2024.
  26. Web site: LETTER - Album by Sofiane Pamart . . 5 June 2024.
  27. Web site: DIAMOND TEARS - Album by YG Pablo, Sofiane Pamart . . 5 June 2024.
  28. Web site: NOCHE - Album by Sofiane Pamart . . 5 June 2024.
  29. Web site: FOREVER FRIENDS - Album by NTO & Sofiane Pamart . . 13 June 2024.
  30. Web site: Charles Leclerc & Sofiane Pamart – Dreamers . . 2024-06-16.
  31. Web site: Charles Leclerc & Sofiane Pamart – Dreamers . . 2024-05-20 . 20 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240520140858/https://hitparade.ch/album/Charles-Leclerc-%26-Sofiane-Pamart/Dreamers-532526 . live .
  32. Web site: Billboard Classical Albums: Week of June 8, 2024 . . 2024-06-04 . subscription.
  33. Web site: Billboard Classical Crossover Albums: Week of June 8, 2024 . . 2024-06-04 . subscription.
  34. Web site: BOREALIS - Single by Sofiane Pamart . . 5 June 2024.
  35. Web site: DREAMERS - EP by Charles Leclerc, Sofiane Pamart . . 5 June 2024.
  36. Web site: Le Journal du Luxe, le media luxe de référence.
  37. Web site: Rap, luxe et volupté : tout l'art de Sofiane Pamart. Le Soir Plus. 4 December 2019. 2 July 2020. .
  38. Web site: Vald est de retour en solo avec l'incroyable "Journal Perso 2". Pierre Gaurand. Mouv.fr. 13 September 2019. 2 July 2020. .

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