Mc Solaar - Caroline (clip Officiel) May 2026

It prominently features a sample from Southside Movement's 1974 track "Save the World".

Producer Jimmy Jay recorded the song at the Opera Bastille with four violinists from its orchestra and used the first synthesizer ever used by the Beatles. MC Solaar - Caroline (Clip Officiel)

Some interpretations suggest "Caroline" may also be slang for cocaine (similar to "Charlie" in English), framing the love as an addiction. Production and Musical Style It prominently features a sample from Southside Movement's

"Caroline," released in 1991 as the third single from MC Solaar’s debut album Qui sème le vent récolte le tempo , is a landmark track in French hip-hop. Renowned for its poetic depth and sophisticated wordplay, the song transfigured the genre by introducing a "literary" approach that contrasted with the more aggressive styles of the time. Lyrical Themes and Wordplay Production and Musical Style "Caroline," released in 1991

The track’s "vaporous" and slow-paced production helped pioneer a style that anticipated the rise of trip-hop.

"Caroline" was a massive commercial success, peaking at on the French singles chart and remaining in the top 50 for 22 weeks. It proved that rap could be sentimental and intellectually rigorous, earning Solaar comparisons to legendary French songwriters like Serge Gainsbourg . The track has been covered and referenced by numerous artists, including Vianney and Zaho .