The rich heritage of European dance music just wouldn't be the same without François Valéry. The singer/songwriter, composer and producer has been blazing a trail through the genre since the ‘70s, his carefree sound heavy on hypnotic drum beats and chiming synthesisers, but retaining an intimacy with his low, clear voice and sensual spoken-word segments. Famed also for his soundtrack work, he was a perfect choice to bring a blockbuster mentality to gripping romantic themes that still retain a sense of slinky Europop fun.