As delightful as it can be, French chanson has a certain formula that keeps things contained. So it's an utter delight to enter the unhinged world of Cali. Hailing from Perpignan, in the south of France, the former punk rocker won hearts with his 2002 debut, L'amour parfait, and he hasn't stopped since. He sings of love like it's a duel to the death, using his savage wit instead of a sword and throwing himself into every line like it may be his last. Hop on board and hold tight.