Soulman

The track was recorded in 2009 for Ben l'Oncle Soul’s self-titled debut album. It was cut in Brussels at Dan Romeo’s studio, with Guillaume Poncelet overseeing production and Gabin Lesieur credited on the song’s music and arrangement work. Released in 2010, the song became the breakthrough single from Ben l'Oncle Soul’s debut album and helped establish him as a major new French soul artist. It drew attention for its retro, Motown-influenced feel and later received major French award-season recognition. The song remains the signature track of Ben l'Oncle Soul’s early career and the title most closely associated with his public image. It continued to circulate through television performances, compilations, and award-show recognition, keeping the track central to his catalog.