Absolue (feat. Alkpote) — Monarchie

: The pairing began as an internet joke; after Hassani won the Destination Eurovision contest, a satirical petition circulated for Alkpote to replace him. Hassani listened to Alkpote’s music out of curiosity and reached out for a genuine collaboration. Musical Composition & Themes

: Alkpote plays a "dirty" old-school detective with stereotypical views, while Hassani plays the elite, highly skilled lead investigator.

: A legendary figure in French "horrorcore" rap, known for crude, provocative, and historically controversial lyrics. Monarchie absolue (feat. Alkpote)

: The song serves as an anthem of self-assertion and "flexing," focusing on their combined status and the dismissal of critics.

is a high-profile collaborative single released on October 10, 2019 , featuring the unexpected duo of pop artist Bilal Hassani and underground rap veteran Alkpote . The track appeared on the reissue of Bilal Hassani's debut album, Kingdom . Context and Origins : The pairing began as an internet joke;

: The collaboration was framed as a moment of growth; Alkpote stated in interviews during the shoot that he had evolved from his past controversial statements.

: A young pop singer known for representing France at Eurovision 2019, celebrated as an LGBTQ+ icon. : A legendary figure in French "horrorcore" rap,

Produced by and written by Hassani, Alkpote, and Jok'Air , the track blends pop and trap elements.