"L'odeur de l'essence" is a song by French rapper Orelsan, released on 17 November 2021, through 7th Magnitude, 3ème Bureau and Wagram Music, as the lead single from his fourth studio album, Civilisation (2021).[1][2] It is his first release as lead artist in nearly four years. Music critics acclaimed the song lyrics, while Interlude described it as an explosive and triumphant return for the rapper.[1][2][3]
| "L'odeur de l'essence" | ||||
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| Single by Orelsan | ||||
| from the album Civilisation | ||||
| Released | 17 November 2021 | |||
| Genre | French rap | |||
| Length | 4:42 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Skread | |||
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Charts edit
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[4] | 4 |
| France (SNEP)[5] | 1 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[6] | 19 |
References edit
- ^ a b "Avec "L'Odeur de l'essence", OrelSan dit leurs 4 vérités aux Français avant 2022". RTL (in French). 18 November 2021. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Orelsan : " Le monde n'a pas besoin de plus de cynisme "". Le Monde (in French). 19 November 2021. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ "Orelsan signe son retour triomphal avec "L'odeur de l'essence"". Interlude (in French). 17 November 2021. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ "Orelsan – L'odeur de l'essence" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
- ^ "Top Singles (Week 47, 2021)". SNEP. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ^ "Orelsan – L'odeur de l'essence". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 28 November 2021.