Artist profile · 26/09/2026
Stromae
- 9
- Albums on Vinyles.com
- 2.1M
- Last.fm listeners
- 63M
- Last.fm plays
About
Stromae, Belgian electro-pop precision, cut for the dance floor.
From the breakout of Alors on danse to the global reach of Racine Carrée and the detailed arrangements of Multitude, Stromae’s records reward close listening on vinyl: clipped drums, dry synth bass, choral hooks and sharply framed vocals. His studio discography is compact, with Cheese (2010), Racine Carrée (2013) and Multitude (2022), which keeps collector attention focused on pressing differences, Mosaert editions and available French or European LP variants.
Discography
Stromae discography
Studio albums, live records, compilations and radio recordings. Each album groups all its editions.
Data provided by Discogs
Listen
Signature songs
- 01
Alors on danseCheese · 2010 - 02
PapaoutaiRacine Carrée · 2013 - 03Tous les mêmesRacine Carrée · 2013
- 04
Ma Meilleure Ennemie (from the series Arcane League of Legends) - 05FormidableRacine Carrée · 2013
- 06
SantéMultitude · 2022 - 07Ta fêteRacine Carrée · 2013
- 08L’enferMultitude · 2022
Essentials
3 Stromae albums you need to own
Our picks, approved by the editors.
#1 · 2010His debut studio album, driven by “Alors on danse”, a hit across several European countries. It won the 2011 Victoire for electronic or dance album.
Released 201011 tracksLabel Mosaert
#2 · 2013The album includes “Papaoutai”, “Formidable” and “Tous les mêmes”. Selling nearly 3 million copies, it pushed Stromae beyond the Francophone market.
Released 201313 tracksLabel Mosaert
#3 · 2022His return after nine years without an album, featuring “Santé” and “L’enfer”. It blends charango, cavaquinho, erhu, ney and zurna with Francophone pop writing.
Released 202212 tracksLabel Mosaert
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B-side
B-side: the hidden stories of Stromae
Studio secrets, tour stories and B-sides worth the whole album.
The fake cheese of Cheese
In 2014, Stromae told Elle that Cheese was not about food: it is the word said before a photo, the forced smile running through the cover and songs.
Formidable filmed as a staged breakdown
In 2013, the “Formidable” video was shot with hidden cameras near the Louise stop in Brussels. Passersby thought Stromae was drunk before the staging was revealed.
L’enfer launched inside a news interview
On 9 January 2022 on TF1, Anne-Claire Coudray asked Stromae about loneliness. Instead of a standard answer, he sang “L’enfer” to camera before Multitude came out.
The sound map of Multitude
For Multitude, Stromae used Andean charango, cavaquinho, Chinese erhu, ney and zurna. Pitchfork links that palette to childhood trips with his mother in South America and Africa.
Carmen drawn by Sylvain Chomet
In 2015, the “Carmen” video was fully drawn and animated by Sylvain Chomet, director of The Triplets of Belleville, turning Twitter’s blue bird into a predator.
Stromae vinyl discography
See allracine carrée (édition limitée 10ème anniversaire)
Stromae
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Stromae CDs
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FAQ
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Who is Stromae?
Stromae is the stage name of Paul Van Haver, a Belgian singer, rapper, songwriter, producer and stylist born in Etterbeek in 1985.
What are Stromae’s studio albums?
His studio albums are Cheese (2010), Racine Carrée (2013) and Multitude (2022).
Which Stromae album should I start with on vinyl?
Racine Carrée is the strongest entry point on vinyl because it gathers Papaoutai, Formidable and Tous Les Mêmes in a focused 13-track sequence.
Is Racine Carrée available in French vinyl pressings?
Yes. A 2013 French Mosaert LP pressing exists with catalogue number 3747988, followed by a 2019 French LP with catalogue number 7739507.
Are there Stromae vinyl records listed from France?
Yes. French pressings include Cheese and Racine Carrée variants, with Mosaert and Universal Music France appearing across listed LP editions.
What styles does Stromae mix?
His records connect French pop, hip hop, electro house, dance-pop and chanson, often with concise song structures and highly controlled rhythmic programming.
Which Stromae LP has the most tracks?
Racine Carrée has 13 tracks, more than Cheese with 11 tracks and Multitude with 12 tracks.
What should collectors compare before choosing a Stromae pressing?
Compare country, year, label, catalogue number, format notes and current listings, especially for Racine Carrée originals and Multitude limited editions.
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Sources & method
This profile is compiled by the vinyles.com editors from public sources and our marketplace.
Our method
- Discography data from MusicBrainz (dates, country, active years).
- Tracklists, covers and genres from Discogs Masters.
- Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
- Audience and similar artists from Last.fm.
- Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editors.