Chagrin d'Amour, formed in Paris in 1981, is a pioneering French pop duo credited with releasing the first French hip-hop album. Comprising Grégory Ken and Valli Kligerman, they debuted in 1982 with "Chacun fait (c'qui lui plaît)," a track that seamlessly blended French lyrics with rap influences. The song achieved instant success, selling over 3 million copies and inspiring a wave of amateur artists to explore the hip-hop genre. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chagrin_d%27amour?utm_source=openai)) Their innovative approach and catchy rhymes left an indelible mark on the French music scene, bridging the gap between pop and emerging hip-hop styles.