Gims Ascends: Dominating Spotify and French Music
Gims, formerly known as Maître Gims and once the leader of Sexion d’Assaut, has solidified his position as a dominant force in the music industry. For months, the artist has consistently produced hit after hit, achieving remarkable success and earning a new milestone on Spotify.
From Hitmaker to Record Breaker
Gims’s recent track record speaks for itself. Each release seems to turn to gold, fueling his confidence and prompting him to playfully address his critics. His success has not gone unnoticed, even drawing reactions from fellow artists like Booba.
Vald’s Respect and Inspiration
The respect for Gims extends to other prominent figures in the rap scene. Vald, in an interview with GQ France, expressed admiration for Gims’s talent and enduring success:
what genius is incredible. it’s hot, very very hot, what do you mean on it? I have been gims since “it’s for those who sleep with open eyes”. I listened to Gims a lot from the very begining. And that he had a Giga Buzz and that he is still in buzz today, more then ever there today, it’s crazy anyway. He is a madman anyway (…) He is too strong in rap, too strong in melo, too much ease. It inspires me to make comeback like that. I want five songs in the top for three years. He is too strong.
vald, GQ France
Spotify’s French-Speaking King
Gims has officially become the most popular French-speaking artist on Spotify, surpassing established names like Stromae and Celine Dion. This achievement underscores his ability to transcend borders, largely thanks to viral trends on TikTok.
By the Numbers
- 18.36 million: Gims’s monthly listeners on Spotify.
- 18.18 million: Stromae’s monthly listeners on Spotify.
- 18.04 million: Celine Dion’s monthly listeners on Spotify.
- 66%: Percentage of Gims’s Spotify audience that is international.
While a significant portion of his audience is French-speaking, the majority (66%) is international, with strong followings in Germany, Italy, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Twelve of his songs are currently in the top charts in France, with I have holding the top position.
