Can Island Records UK break a French language superstar?

He’s one of the most popular and best-selling acts across Europe - but you’ve probably never heard of him. Now the team at Island Records have the job of making Belgian-born, French-speaking singer, rapper, songwriter and producer Stromae a star in the UK.

Stromae, real name Paul Van Haver, temporarily broke through on these shores in 2010 with track Alors On Danse peaking at No.25 on the Official UK Singles Chart.

Now, following the territory-spanning success of his current album Racine Carrée ...

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