Born in 1975 in the Vaucluse region of France, Christophe Maé is a French singer who traded a pastry-making apprenticeship for one of the most popular careers in French song. Discovered after years performing local shows, he broke through in 2007 with the single "On s'attache," a chart-topping hit that became one of the defining French songs of the 2000s. Raised on jazz and later influenced by Stevie Wonder and Bob Marley, he developed a warm sound blending French chanson, pop and world music textures. With several albums selling millions of copies, he has become one of France's best-loved artists, regularly filling major venues across the French-speaking world.