Jungeli

Jungeli was born Joel Ungeli on 6 October 2008, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and moved to France at the age of nine.{{Cite web |last=Clerc |first=Lara |date=22 February 2025 |title="Il y a des ados qui n'ont pas cette chance de vivre en France et manger à leur faim": Jungeli (Danse avec les stars) lance un message fort en direct sur TF1 |trans-title="There are teenagers who are not so lucky to live in France and eat their fill": Jungeli (Dancing with the Stars) sends a strong message live on TF1 |url=https://www.programme-tv.net/news/tv/372069-il-y-a-des-ados-qui-n-ont-pas-cette-chance-de-vivre-en-france-et-manger-a-leur-faim-jungeli-danse-avec-les-stars-lance-un-message-fort-en-direct-sur-tf1/ |access-date=23 April 2025 |website=Programme-tv.net |language=fr}}{{Cite web |last=Éric Bureau |first= |date=31 January 2024 |title="On l'a enregistré juste pour kiffer": Jungeli, le "Petit Génie" qui explose avec son tube inattendu |trans-title="We recorded it just to enjoy it": Jungeli, the "Little Genius" who explodes with his unexpected hit |url=https://www.leparisien.fr/culture-loisirs/musique/on-la-enregistre-juste-pour-kiffer-jungeli-le-petit-genie-qui-explose-avec-son-tube-inattendu-31-01-2024-AQSB2EQFHJB33BOSZKUWDFIJNU.php |access-date=1 September 2024 |website=Le Parisien |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Paris, France}} He was raised in Sevran, a commune located in the Seine-Saint-Denis department, part of the northeastern suburbs of Paris in Île-de-France. During his childhood, he listened to music from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and considers Fally Ipupa one of his influences.{{Cite web |last= |date=18 April 2024 |title="Fally Ipupa plus fort que Michael Jackson?", Jungeli explique son approche |trans-title="Fally Ipupa stronger than Michael Jackson?", Jungeli explains his approach |url=https://www.strong2kinmoov.com/2024/04/18/fally-ipupa-plus-fort-que-michael-jackson-jungeli-explique-son-approche/ |access-date=1 September 2024 |website=Strong2kin Moov |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} In an interview with the French weekly television magazine Télé-Loisirs, Jungeli revealed that he is currently a high school freshman working toward his Baccalauréat while balancing his studies with his music career.

In the early summer of 2023, Jungeli introduced his debut single, "À moi", through social media platforms, though it initially garnered limited attention.{{Cite web |date=2023 |title=Biographie Jungeli: Qui est Jungeli ? |trans-title=Jungeli Biography: Who is Jungeli? |url=https://www.nrj.fr/artistes/jungeli/biographie |access-date=1 September 2024 |website=NRJ |language=fr |publication-place=Paris, France}} The song was officially released on multiple music platforms on 12 July, and its accompanying music video on YouTube accumulated over 620,000 views.{{Cite web |last=DJ Freak |date=7 February 2024 |title="Petit génie" de Jungeli vient de battre un record jamais vu depuis l'ère du streaming |trans-title=Jungeli's "Petit génie" Just Broke a Record Not Seen Since the Streaming Era |url=https://www.gentsu.fr/rap-fr/petit-genie-de-jungeli-vient-de-battre-un-record-jamais-vu-depuis-lere-du-streaming |access-date=1 September 2024 |website=Gentsu.fr |language=fr-FR}}

Jungeli commenced work on his second single "Petit Génie" shortly after "À moi" debut. Excerpts of the single were prematurely leaked and extensively shared on TikTok, leading to a surge in popularity even before its official release on 4 August 2023.{{Cite web |last=Berthelot |first=Théau |date=15 August 2023 |title=Qui est Jungeli, l'artiste derrière le tube surprise "Petit génie" avec Imen Es et Alonzo? |trans-title=Who is Jungeli, the artist behind the surprise hit "Little Genius" with Imen Es and Alonzo? |url=https://www.chartsinfrance.net/Jungeli/news-125782.html |access-date=25 May 2024 |website=www.chartsinfrance.net |language=fr |publication-place=Paris, France}}{{Cite web |last= |date=8 October 2023 |title=Jungeli dévoile le clip de la chanson phénomène "Petit génie" [VIDÉOCLIP] |trans-title=Jungeli unveils the video clip for the hit song "Petit génie" [VIDEO CLIP] |url=https://www.strong2kinmoov.com/2023/10/08/jungeli-devoile-le-clip-de-la-chanson-phenomene-petit-genie-videoclip/ |access-date=1 September 2024 |website=Strong2kin Moov |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}}{{Cite web |date=6 October 2023 |title=Jungeli "Petit génie" feat Imen Es,Alonzo , Abou2being et Lossa (Clip Officiel) |url=https://talents2kin.com/jungeli-petit-genie-feat-imen-esalonzo-abou2being-et-lossa-clip-officiel/ |access-date=1 September 2024 |website=Talents2kin.com |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} In an interview with the Ivorian Life TV on the WAM show, hosted by Willy Dumbo, he revealed that "Petit Génie" was meant to "make people happy", and did not anticipate its overwhelming success.{{Cite web |last= |date=6 February 2024 |title="Je ne m'attendais pas à tout ça", Jungeli sur le succès de son titre "Petit génie" |url=https://www.strong2kinmoov.com/2024/02/06/je-ne-mattendais-pas-a-tout-ca-jungeli-sur-le-succes-de-son-titre-petit-genie/ |access-date=1 September 2024 |website=Strong2kin Moov |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} The song was composed by DJ Wiils, with the music video directed by Bastos and produced by Mania Film, featuring guest appearances from Imen Es, Alonzo, Abou Debeing, and Lossa.{{Cite web |last= |date=11 October 2023 |title=Jungeli est un "Petit génie" avec Imen ES, Alonzo, Abou Debeing et Lossa |trans-title=Jungeli is a "Little Genius" with Imen ES, Alonzo, Abou Debeing and Lossa |url=https://generations.fr/video/clip/74893/jungeli-est-un-petit-genie-avec-imen-es-alonzo-abou-debeing-et-lossa |access-date=1 September 2024 |website=Generations.fr |language=fr-FR}} Jungeli's refrain "Mwana natikaka moke sima ekoli oya oye" pays tribute to the famed Congolese atalaku Brigade Sabarti, who popularized this phrase in their 2009 smash hit "Techno Malewa Automatique" by Werrason and Wenge Musica Maison Mère.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=8 October 2023 |title="Petit génie": Jungeli, Imen Es, Alonzo, Abou Debeing et Lossa rendent hommage à Pépé Kallé et Brigade Sabarti |trans-title="Petit génie": Jungeli, Imen Es, Alonzo, Abou Debeing and Lossa pay tribute to Pépé Kallé and Brigade Sabarti |url=https://www.eventsrdc.com/petit-genie-jungeli-imen-es-alonzo-abou-debeing-et-lossa-rendent-hommage-a-pepe-kalle-et-brigade-sabarti/ |access-date=1 September 2024 |website=Eventsrdc.com |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} Alonzo's rap verse makes a nod to the legendary Pépé Kallé. "Petit Génie" quickly attained commercial success in France, dominating the SNEP Top Singles chart for 18 non-consecutive weeks{{cite web |author=Steffen Hung |date= |title=Jungeli featuring Abou Debeing, Alonzo, Lossa and Imen Es – Petit Génie |url=https://lescharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Abou+Debeing+%2F+Lossa+%2F+Jungeli+%2F+Alonzo+%2F+Imen+Es&titel=Petit+g%E9nie&cat=s |accessdate=12 February 2024 |publisher=lescharts.com}} and surpassing the previous record set by Ed Sheeran's "Shape of You", which held the top spot for 15 non-consecutive weeks. The song broke records as the fastest to reach triple diamond in France that year. It also won the Best African or African-inspired Music award at Les Flammes and earned Jungeli a nomination for Best New International Artist at the BET Awards.

On 24 November 2023, Jungeli was featured as a guest artist on Emma'a's single "Katana", from her self-titled album.{{Cite web |last=Muyaya |first=Ruphin |date=3 April 2024 |title=EMMA'A et Fally Ipupa aperçus dans un studio d'enregistrement, la nouvelle fait saliver le public! |trans-title=EMMA'A and Fally Ipupa spotted in a recording studio, the news has the public salivating! |url=https://www.strong2kinmoov.com/2024/04/03/emmaa-et-fally-ipupa-apercus-dans-un-studio-denregistrement-la-nouvelle-fait-saliver-le-public/ |access-date=31 August 2024 |website=Strong2kin Moov |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}}{{Cite web |date=16 December 2023 |title=Jungeli: après le tube "Petit génie", son nouveau single "Rashel" avec Dystinct |trans-title=Jungeli: after the hit "Petit génie", his new single "Rashel" with Dystinct |url=https://www.chartsinfrance.net/Jungeli/news-127134.html |access-date=31 August 2024 |website=Chartsinfrance.net |language=fr}} The following month, he made an appearance on Big Ben's track "C'est qui?"{{Cite web |last= |date=2 December 2023 |title=Big Ben et Jungeli te font danser dans "C'est qui" |trans-title=Big Ben and Jungeli make you dance in "Who's that?" |url=https://generations.fr/video/clip/75534/big-ben-et-jungeli-te-font-danser-dans-c-est-qui |access-date=31 August 2024 |website=Generations.fr |language=fr-FR}} and released the single "Rashel" in collaboration with Moroccan-Belgian singer Dystinct.{{Cite web |date=19 December 2023 |title=Jungeli enchaîne avec "Rashel" |trans-title=Jungeli continues with "Rashel" |url=https://soul-addict.com/news/jungeli-enchaine-avec-rashel-15801 |access-date=31 August 2024 |website=Soul-addict.com |language=fr}}{{Cite web |date=15 December 2023 |title=Jungeli invite Dystinct sur son nouveau single "Rashel" (audio) |trans-title=Jungeli Invites Dystinct on New Single "Rashel" (Audio) |url=https://talents2kin.com/jungeli-invite-dystinct-sur-son-nouveau-single-rashel-audio/ |access-date=31 August 2024 |website=Talents2kin.com |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}}

On 19 January 2024, Jungeli made another appearance on Emma'a's single "Biso Mibale",{{Cite web |last= |date=20 January 2024 |title="Biso mibale", la déclaration d'amour d'Emma'a et Jungeli [VIDÉOCLIP] |trans-title="Biso mibale", Emma'a and Jungeli's declaration of love [VIDEO CLIP] |url=https://www.strong2kinmoov.com/2024/01/20/biso-mibale-la-declaration-damour-demmaa-et-jungeli-videoclip/ |access-date=31 August 2024 |website=Strong2kin Moov |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} preceding the release of his singles "Bijou" and "Yebisa Bango" on 23 January 2024. "Yebisa Bango", produced by Gabriel and Zafy, explored the theme of love, a motif that is also central to "Bijou", which was composed by YAM and Unleaded.{{Cite web |last=Narduzzi |first=Guillaume |date=28 January 2024 |title=Après le tube "Petit génie", Jungeli enchaîne avec les titres "Yebisa Bango" et "Bijou" |trans-title=After the hit "Petit génie", Jungeli followed up with the titles "Yebisa Bango" and "Bijou |url=https://www.chartsinfrance.net/Jungeli/news-127541.html |access-date=31 August 2024 |website=Chartsinfrance.net |language=fr}}{{Cite web |last=Narduzzi |first=Guillaume |date=29 January 2024 |title=Top Singles: Jungeli menacé par la tornade PLK, Jul et Shay débarquent |trans-title=Top Singles: Jungeli threatened by the PLK tornado, Jul and Shay arrive |url=https://www.chartsinfrance.net/actualite/news-127576.html |access-date=31 August 2024 |website=Chartsinfrance.net |language=fr}}

On 2 February 2024, Jungeli teamed up with Vegedream, Alonzo, and Zaho for the platinum-certified hit "T'étais où?", which was produced by DJ Wiils, directed by Styck, and co-produced under Daylight Productions and Ma Nia Film.{{Cite web |last= |date=2 February 2024 |title=Jungeli avec Vegedream, Alonzo et Zaho pout "T'étais où" |trans-title=Jungeli with Vegedream, Alonzo and Zaho for "T'étais où" |url=https://generations.fr/video/clip/76286/jungeli-avec-vegedream-alonzo-et-zaho-pout-t-etais-ou |access-date=31 August 2024 |website=Generations.fr |language=fr-FR}}{{Cite web |title=Les certifications |url=https://snepmusique.com/les-certifications/?categorie=Singles&titre=T%E2%80%99%C3%89TAIS%20O%C3%99%20? |access-date=19 November 2024 |website=Snepmusique.com |publisher=Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Paris, France}}{{Cite web |date=5 February 2024 |title=Nouveau clip "T’étais où?" de Jungeli feat Alonzo , Zaho et Vegedream |trans-title=New video clip "T’étais où?" by Jungeli feat Alonzo, Zaho and Vegedream |url=https://talents2kin.com/nouveau-clip-tetais-ou-de-jungeli-feat-alonzo-zaho-et-vegedream/ |access-date=31 August 2024 |website=Talents2kin.com |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}} On 22 March, Jungeli appeared on fellow Congolese-French singer Singuila's song "Tricheur" before featuring on Bolémvn's "On y va" from his four-track Extended Play (EP), Canada Goose.{{Cite web |last= |date=14 May 2024 |title=Bolémvn invite Jungeli sur "On y va" |trans-title=Bolémvn invites Jungeli to "On y va" |url=https://generations.fr/video/clip/77406/bolemvn-invite-jungeli-sur-on-y-va |access-date=17 October 2024 |website=Generations.fr |language=fr-FR}} On 7 June, he made a guest appearance on Youka's single "Allo", followed by a showing on the final day of the Somarôho Festival at Ambodivoanio Stadium in Andoany, Nosy-Be, on 11 August.{{Cite web |date=10 July 2024 |title=MUSIQUE – Jungeli en invité international officiel du Festival Somarôho |trans-title=MUSIC – Jungeli as official international guest of the Somarôho Festival |url=https://2424.mg/musique-jungeli-en-invite-international-officiel-du-festival-somaroho/ |access-date=17 October 2024 |website=2424.mg |language=fr-FR}}{{Cite web |last=Andria |first=Hanitra |date=19 July 2024 |title=Festival Somarôho 11e édition: Jungeli et Lucky Dube Band à l’affiche |trans-title=Somarôho Festival 11th edition: Jungeli and Lucky Dube Band on the bill |url=https://midi-madagasikara.mg/festival-somaroho-11e-edition-jungeli-et-lucky-dube-band-a-laffiche/ |access-date=17 October 2024 |website=Midi Madagasikara |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Antananarivo, Madagascar}}{{Cite web |last=Rafalimananjara |first=Nicole |date=19 July 2024 |title=FESTIVAL - Six artistes internationaux invités au Somarôho |trans-title=FESTIVAL - Six international artists invited to Somarôho |url=https://www.lexpress.mg/2024/07/festival-six-artistes-internationaux.html |access-date=17 October 2024 |website=L'Express de Madagascar |language=fr |publication-place=Antananarivo, Madagascar}} On 1 November 2024, he made a guest appearance on Imagine Dragons' third remix of "Take Me to the Beach" off their album Loom.

Jungeli released his debut studio album En attendant pour le peuple on 8 November 2024 under the labels Next Génération, Fulgu Prod, and 2054 Records. The two-disc album features 15 tracks on the first disc and six previously released hits on the second, including "Petit Génie", "Rashel", "Briller", "Bijou", "Yebisa Bango", and "T'étais où?". He shared with CNews that the album aims to appeal to "both younger and older generations" with the art cover depicting his student life by showing him sitting on a school desk, holding a microphone, and surrounded by scattered classroom supplies.{{Cite news |last=Mexis |first=Anna |date=12 November 2024 |title=Jungeli dévoile son premier album "En Attendant Pour Le Peuple" |trans-title=Jungeli unveils his first album "En Attendant Pour Le Peuple" |url=https://www.nrj.fr/artistes/jungeli/actus/jungeli-devoile-son-premier-album-en-attendant-pour-le-peuple-71363457 |access-date=29 November 2024 |work=Nrj.fr |publisher=NRJ |location=Paris, France |language=fr}} The standout track, "Évidemment", featuring Dadju, quickly rose on YouTube trends. Later that month, on 22 November, he opened for Fally Ipupa at the Zénith de Lille.{{Cite web |last=Mande |first=Ordi |date=20 November 2024 |title=Jungeli, le jeune prodige franco-congolais, en première partie de Fally Ipupa au Zénith de Lille et Nantes |trans-title=Jungeli, the young Franco-Congolese prodigy, opening for Fally Ipupa at the Zénith in Lille and Nantes |url=https://mbote.cd/a-la-une/jungeli-le-jeune-prodige-franco-congolais-en-premiere-partie-de-fally-ipupa-au-zenith-de-lille-et-nantes/171578/ |access-date=16 February 2025 |website=Mbote |language=fr-FR |publication-place=Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo}}

On 14 February 2025, Jungeli joined Danse avec les stars for its 14th season on TF1, hosted by Camille Combal.{{Cite web |last=Rodriguez |first=Clément |date=14 February 2025 |title=Comment Jungeli, 16 ans, va jongler entre l'école et Danse avec les stars 2025 : "J'ai des épreuves de bac à la fin de l'année" |trans-title=How Jungeli, 16, will juggle school and Dancing with the Stars 2025: "I have baccalaureate exams at the end of the year" |url=https://www.programme-tv.net/news/tv/371350-comment-jungeli-16-ans-va-jongler-entre-l-ecole-et-danse-avec-les-stars-2025-j-ai-des-epreuves-de-bac-a-la-fin-de-l-annee/ |access-date=16 February 2025 |website=Télé-Loisirs |language=fr}}{{Cite web |last=Deparis |first=Anne-Laure |date=14 February 2025 |title=Danse avec les stars 2025: Découvrez le classement des candidats à l'issue du deuxième prime |trans-title=Dancing with the Stars 2025: Discover the ranking of the candidates at the end of the second prime |url=https://www.programme-tv.net/news/tv/371484-danse-avec-les-stars-2025-decouvrez-le-classement-des-candidats-a-l-issue-du-deuxieme-prime/ |access-date=16 February 2025 |website=Télé-Loisirs |language=fr}}

• En attendant pour le peuple (2024)

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