Zouk is a musical movement born in Guadeloupe (West Indies). The lyrics are in French Creole and despite a happy and festive tone, it's quite sad and speaks of the weight of the daily mental load for women. Zouk is an integral part of French musical culture. Originally, the word Zouk meant the place "Where we could have fun". The absolute masters are the group Kassav who have widely popularized this music on the French European territory.
The lyrics go deeper than this. Actually this is about a woman stuck at home with an abusive man who treats her like her maid and her only escapism is music. She tries to rebel but it doesn't get anywhere, the punishment are harsh so she keeps on singing and dancing
Obviously we don't ear the same lyrics!... The song is more about a better balanced relationship than an abused woman. In the song the woman is threatening to leave if the man isn't changing behavior; it's quite far from what you're saying. By the way, considering French Caribbean family structure, remember it's a matriarcal...
@@BeholderMask Very happy to tell you that i, too, live in the French Caribbean but for the sake of this place being (also) read by English speakers I'll refrain from writing french. While i agree to say the society in the Caribbean is a matriarchal one i find the lyrics " Ou sav ké sé toujou vou ka kontròl. Byen dé fwa, an té vlé, enprovizé é fé on ti boujé. An kaz la, ka rété ka santi mwen kon si an prizonyé. " rather dark. The man keeps the control of the household while the woman, who tries her best to be cook and be emotionally available to him, feels like a prisoner in her own home. It might just be us interpreting that in different ways and i want to make it clear that by responding to you i am not starting a war, just explaining what i get from the tune a lot of us grew up with
@@darksideofthemood Not dark, rather old fashion sentimental disappointment. Couple relationship was never simple. It reminds me a friend from university, White and parisian, telling me the same about her boyfriend ("il m'prend pour sa pute et sa bonniche !"). It was around 96, so same time same problems. So lyrics have to be understood according to the reality of that time. Take on the other hand the lyrics of L'aigle noir from Barbara. The lyrics could appear first soft and poetic poetic. But it was her way speaking about being raped by her father while a child... Still we should both agree on the pleasure of listening to meaningful lyrics that it is in creole, french or english.
Je l'avais complètement oubliée et elle est passée tout à l'heure à la radio et j'ai bougé comme pas possible ! Je suis allé voir après si Dereck l'avait dans sa chaine, je vois le résultat !
And "Maldon" means "maldonne", nothing to do with Madonna ! A "maldonne" when you are playing cards is a mistake in the card distribution between the players, a misdeal ; in the song, the idea is that there is a mistake in the role distribution between men and women.
This is the song you can't miss in a party in France ...This is what make everybody stand up and come to become crazy on the dance floor just when it start! ...Isn't time to dance, shall we dance now? :)))
Man seeing you stand up is kind of a victory. Zouk music had a real impact in French cultur. it's a classic wedding song, sure even today people still enjoy dancing to it
This is real classical Zouk. The members of the group Kassav actually created the Zouk musical genre, literally. Jacob Devarieux, the Decimus brothers, Naimro and others.
ZOUK MACHINE YAYY, they have awesome HIT SONGS! Their music genre's called Zouk, it's typical from Antilles/west indies. There's basically energetic zouk & soft zouk called zouk love
I really hate modern zouk same and the same rythms, but i really love this song, the rythms not the same and really original, great singers and creole beautiful language.
You made my day Dereck! This is so great song that demonstrates Music is so powerful! Even Créole language is not familiar for English and French speakers, the power of this song is that everybody wants to dance on it! 😀 Here in Belgium and France, this is well known song where boys and girls are dancing together very close (zouk style)... Very "caliente"... 🥵😁
was forced to take my keyboard and send you a message, thanks a lot to have trait this song, she is amazing.. perfect for morning try it ^^ thanks again dear Dereck
I smiled and laughed so much at this reaction, my face hurts! God... Now you're starting to dip into French Islands' music... Endless spiral! Enjoy! And please, keep let us enjoy with you! Thanks for your reactions, again!
2:24 they are dressed up as mermaids, that's why the guy is trapped in the end of the music video (girls revange over men behavior). Of course you did spot banna-like suit in the music video at 3:20, but this is only a kayak... the shape and the color properly match those of bananas so it is okay. Note: The suits were designed by Jean-Paul Gaultier which is also responsible for Madonna's pointy bra in 1990.
Actually, the yellow and black represents the women repressed by men(cleaning, brooming, cooking, etc...) - stay at home and being considered weak The red dress represents the butterfly, where they take out their "wings" and fly (women emancipation)
*”Maldon”* , greatest hit of Zouk Machine !👋 They also performed *”Lanmou soleil”* and *”Sauvé Lanmou”* , very beautiful slower songs... Please, Dereck, react to another French caribbean artist called Jean-Michel Rotin. His voice sounds like Michael Jackson’s. These are his two best kwown hits : *”Cherylane”* and *"Lè ou lov”* . I am sure you will think these songs are fantastic and will enjoy them👍
I always thought that Maldone was superior to Soca Dance. Zouk Machine has that crazy side to it that I prefer Maybe la compagnie creole can live up to it in my heart.
Oh m’y god , I forget this song^^ French Here . This song came out when I was a child. This song was number one in France. Everybody dance and sing this song . Me too. But I was sad because I think that maybe I am a stupid child because I didn’t understand anything with the lyrics ^^ for it was French lyrics. So I didn’t understand why I don’t recognize words. :)
ah dereck! you discover Creole (the language) and at the same time emblematic music, the zouk. very popular in the overseas departments and territories. nice dance lol
Music from Martinique and Guadeloupe....french islands of Caribbean. If you want joy ...don t miss it ....you should discover Kassav ...maybe and a lot of great artists in this country able to play every kinds of music from the world. Zouk is a mix of all of that.....!!! 😉
First time I've seen you dancing like that. But I can understand why. That song is so great. Me too, when I hear it, I just can't help singing and dancing. It's just irresistible. So, thanks a lot for that reaction that I've been waiting for a while. After that, I just would like to recommend to you another summer hit that I've really loved at the time : "The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)" by L'as Ketchup. That song is really a pure entertaining summer hit and I'm pretty sure that you'll love it, Dereck.
🤣🤣C'est la première fois que je le vois se lever de son siège. Bizarrement, ça m'a fait penser à Native : si la vie demande ça. Différent, même époque, superbes voix, excellente musique.
Zouk is a musical movement born in Guadeloupe (West Indies).
The lyrics are in French Creole and despite a happy and festive tone, it's quite sad and speaks of the weight of the daily mental load for women.
Zouk is an integral part of French musical culture.
Originally, the word Zouk meant the place "Where we could have fun".
The absolute masters are the group Kassav who have widely popularized this music on the French European territory.
totally aggree ! I guess he's ready for " ZOUK LA SE SEL MEDIKAMAN NOU NI "
Best explanation ! Thank you. 😀
Yes its a criticism of machist societies ! Not so fun indeed...
Guadeloupe and Martinique
@@shitouze there is no mistake...
Best bass line ever on the chorus !!!!
The lyrics go deeper than this. Actually this is about a woman stuck at home with an abusive man who treats her like her maid and her only escapism is music. She tries to rebel but it doesn't get anywhere, the punishment are harsh so she keeps on singing and dancing
Obviously we don't ear the same lyrics!... The song is more about a better balanced relationship than an abused woman. In the song the woman is threatening to leave if the man isn't changing behavior; it's quite far from what you're saying.
By the way, considering French Caribbean family structure, remember it's a matriarcal...
@@BeholderMask Very happy to tell you that i, too, live in the French Caribbean but for the sake of this place being (also) read by English speakers I'll refrain from writing french.
While i agree to say the society in the Caribbean is a matriarchal one i find the lyrics " Ou sav ké sé toujou vou ka kontròl. Byen dé fwa, an té vlé, enprovizé é fé on ti boujé. An kaz la, ka rété ka santi mwen kon si an prizonyé. " rather dark. The man keeps the control of the household while the woman, who tries her best to be cook and be emotionally available to him, feels like a prisoner in her own home.
It might just be us interpreting that in different ways and i want to make it clear that by responding to you i am not starting a war, just explaining what i get from the tune a lot of us grew up with
@@darksideofthemood Not dark, rather old fashion sentimental disappointment. Couple relationship was never simple. It reminds me a friend from university, White and parisian, telling me the same about her boyfriend ("il m'prend pour sa pute et sa bonniche !").
It was around 96, so same time same problems. So lyrics have to be understood according to the reality of that time.
Take on the other hand the lyrics of L'aigle noir from Barbara. The lyrics could appear first soft and poetic poetic. But it was her way speaking about being raped by her father while a child...
Still we should both agree on the pleasure of listening to meaningful lyrics that it is in creole, french or english.
@@BeholderMask @SUCCUBITCH. I don't speak creole, though I had a rough understanding of the lyrics. Thanks for the interesting discussion!
@Dereck Reacts singers are : Jane Fostin, Christiane Obydol and Dominique Zorobabel !
The bassline in this song is legendary.
I really find it funny to see Him react with fresh eyes to songs that are pretty much considered classics for French speakers
Ah ah ah il découvre les Antilles !
Faudra lui envoyer une vidéo de Franky Vincent.
@@autruchestudiogames8365 "vas y franckie"
Non, "Tu veux mon zizi" plutôt, je pense qu'il a pas fait mieux.
@@autruchestudiogames8365 Alice ça glisse
@@autruchestudiogames8365 hein ? Ha non !
Kudos to the person who provided him a translation from Creole to English
Only the chorus and a few words are in creole. Everything is understandable, even for a French who does'nt speak creole.
@@datchad i was never able to fully understand it even though I do speak another creole and French.
@@datchad Not true. I'm french and don't understand most of the lyrics. But ok, some creole words seems like french, because it's "French Créole" !
🤣🤣🤣love when you dance !!!! Dereck out of his chair ??!!!! What ????!!🤪
From my island 🤗. Thanks Dereck .
Btw this type of music is called "Zouk".
Noooooo Zouk Machine here 😀Awesome 🙌🙌❤️
"Nettoyé, balayé, astiqué"
Childhood memories for me ❤️
Zouk Machine ♥️❤️❤️
*C'est la premiere fois que je vois Dereck dancer dans son studio !!!!*
C'est vrai que cette chanson donne envie de bouger.
que je vois Dereck danSer en Français...
Je l'avais complètement oubliée et elle est passée tout à l'heure à la radio et j'ai bougé comme pas possible ! Je suis allé voir après si Dereck l'avait dans sa chaine, je vois le résultat !
A écouter également Joëlle Ursull chanteuse de Zouk Machine le titre "White and Black Blues" parole de Serge Gainsbourg 😉
You should listen to DJ by Zouk Machine also. The harmonies are crazy on that one 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Zouk Machine 😍🥰❤️
React to MANO NEGRA "Soledad" or "Mala Vida" love your Channel, good job!
Take a little look to the Mano Negra's best of . :-) :-) OO
And "Maldon" means "maldonne", nothing to do with Madonna ! A "maldonne" when you are playing cards is a mistake in the card distribution between the players, a misdeal ; in the song, the idea is that there is a mistake in the role distribution between men and women.
This is the song you can't miss in a party in France ...This is what make everybody stand up and come to become crazy on the dance floor just when it start! ...Isn't time to dance, shall we dance now? :)))
Tube zouk le plus vendu de tout les temps. Plus de 1 million de singles !
It's the first time I see you dancing! So funny ! Love it!!😁☺😉
Oh Dereck,you are so cute.The Music is good and the video is so funny!I like it.😘😘😁😘😘😘
Man seeing you stand up is kind of a victory. Zouk music had a real impact in French cultur. it's a classic wedding song, sure even today people still enjoy dancing to it
This is real classical Zouk.
The members of the group Kassav actually created the Zouk musical genre, literally. Jacob Devarieux, the Decimus brothers, Naimro and others.
ZOUK MACHINE YAYY, they have awesome HIT SONGS! Their music genre's called Zouk, it's typical from Antilles/west indies. There's basically energetic zouk & soft zouk called zouk love
Derek love Zouk Machine 👍
Costumes by Jean-Paul Gaultier :
1989 Zouc Machine
1990 Madonna
1984 Catherine Ringer (Marcia Baila) ...Déjà JPG à la confection
Bonjour Dereck j’ai beaucoup dansé avec eux quel plaisir 👏👏👏😘🇫🇷
Dance ! Dereck ! Dance !!!! !!!!!! ^^
I really hate modern zouk same and the same rythms, but i really love this song, the rythms not the same and really original, great singers and creole beautiful language.
You made my day Dereck!
This is so great song that demonstrates Music is so powerful!
Even Créole language is not familiar for English and French speakers, the power of this song is that everybody wants to dance on it! 😀
Here in Belgium and France, this is well known song where boys and girls are dancing together very close (zouk style)... Very "caliente"... 🥵😁
MALDON ❤️ ZOUK MACHINE. Singers :
Jane Fostin
Christiane Obydol
Dominique Zorobabel.
ZOUK MACHINE 💙💙💙
Et oui ... superbe ambiance !! on ne peut pas rester assis, faut que ça bouge ...
was forced to take my keyboard and send you a message, thanks a lot to have trait this song, she is amazing.. perfect for morning
try it ^^
thanks again dear Dereck
Du Kassav' maintenant ? 😏
Syé Bwa !
I smiled and laughed so much at this reaction, my face hurts! God... Now you're starting to dip into French Islands' music... Endless spiral! Enjoy! And please, keep let us enjoy with you! Thanks for your reactions, again!
I can recommend Carlos Vives:La gota fria, Loco Mia: Rumba, samba, mambo, Scafell Pike:Air traffic controller
Zouk Machine Maldon ❤️
Zouk machine 💯💯💯
This song ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
ZOUK MACHINE 💙 💙 💙
2:24 they are dressed up as mermaids, that's why the guy is trapped in the end of the music video (girls revange over men behavior). Of course you did spot banna-like suit in the music video at 3:20, but this is only a kayak... the shape and the color properly match those of bananas so it is okay. Note: The suits were designed by Jean-Paul Gaultier which is also responsible for Madonna's pointy bra in 1990.
Actually, the yellow and black represents the women repressed by men(cleaning, brooming, cooking, etc...) - stay at home and being considered weak
The red dress represents the butterfly, where they take out their "wings" and fly (women emancipation)
*”Maldon”* , greatest hit of Zouk Machine !👋 They also performed *”Lanmou soleil”* and *”Sauvé Lanmou”* , very beautiful slower songs... Please, Dereck, react to another French caribbean artist called Jean-Michel Rotin. His voice sounds like Michael Jackson’s. These are his two best kwown hits : *”Cherylane”* and *"Lè ou lov”* . I am sure you will think these songs are fantastic and will enjoy them👍
Love you so much zouk machine 💜
I always thought that Maldone was superior to Soca Dance. Zouk Machine has that crazy side to it that I prefer
Maybe la compagnie creole can live up to it in my heart.
Qui en France n'a pas dansé sur ce morceau ????
"It's a classic" comme ils le disent là-bas.🙂
on captait 3 phrases dans le morceau ;)
Zouk machine 💯
Yeah Dereck, move that body !!! ^^
Coucou cool de te voir danser bisous
Welcome Derek in french world song😁
This song 💯💯💯💯
J'ai dansé sur cette chanson et sur Boney M "Rasputin"
Entrainant, génial
Zouk Machine 😍😍😍
Ça y est Dereck comprend le mood french !!!!!!
Such a good song. She's beautiful and the boy also.
🎶🎶😂😂😂Someone just lost his🍌🍌 bananas🍌🍌 all over the floor on this one 😂😂😂😂🎵🎵🎵
They're from my island Guadeloupe..
Wow, Derek en mode dancing !!!! 👏🤣😜
and dereck discovers Zouk music 😂
E X C E L L E N T 👍👍👍
French West Indies sound sung in Creole 😍 That was a huge hit back then.
Zouk Machine 💯💯💯💯💯
i love your react DERECK ...first time i see you dancing....lol...9 weeks number one in top 50
Oh m’y god , I forget this song^^ French
Here . This song came out when I was a child. This song was number one in France. Everybody dance and sing this song . Me too. But I was sad because I think that maybe I am a stupid child because I didn’t understand anything with the lyrics ^^ for it was French lyrics. So I didn’t understand why I don’t recognize words. :)
Ho boy if you like zouk, you'll be very surprised there are so many good one.
I saw & loved this video when first came out also never forget the unzipping scene, lol . thanks for the cool reaction
French West indies power !!!
French carribean style, my friend ! 😎
Beautiful girls 😍😍😍😍😍
ah dereck! you discover Creole (the language) and at the same time emblematic music, the zouk. very popular in the overseas departments and territories.
nice dance lol
En France elle était populaire aussi !
@@lesnake59 oh oui! j'adorais kassav. dans les outremers ça reste une musique emblématique, moins en métropole.
@@korrigan6698
J'avais une tente de Martinique !
Best French summer song of all time !
ZOUK MACHINE 😊
Hi, please react to the band Kassav, zouk from the 80'. We just lost his founder, Jacob Desvarieux 😪
I was sure you would enjoy!!😁😁
The bass line is amazing
Bro plz react to Fanny J - Ancrée a ton port❤ you won’t regret
Ok Dereck, you should try MORY KANTE Yeke Yeke
Jane Fostin, Christiane Obydol, Dominique Zorobabel ❤️ Zouk Machine ♥️
It's french creole, very sunny.
You must listen some KASSAV' now 😉👌🏽
Thank you for your react Dereck 😂
God, my youth! 🙏🥰☺️💕💕
Zouk Machine ♥️😍🥰
Love your videos thx for everything !
Première fois que tu te lève J adore! Tellement entraînant! All right !
If you stop doing whatever you were doing when this music started, You ready for a French wedding my friend !
allez tata vient danser!
Try "Amor de mis amores" of Paco ! The song and the clip are so good ! Viva Espagna 😊
J'adore la chanson La taille de ton amour de Jane Fostin. Évidemment maldon aussi. Joëlle Ursull aussi
Music from Martinique and Guadeloupe....french islands of Caribbean. If you want joy ...don t miss it ....you should discover Kassav ...maybe and a lot of great artists in this country able to play every kinds of music from the world.
Zouk is a mix of all of that.....!!! 😉
Zouk machine 💯🤗
Danse des Antilles et chanson créole. Ça donne la pêche 😊
La musique dans la peau
First time I've seen you dancing like that. But I can understand why. That song is so great. Me too, when I hear it, I just can't help singing and dancing. It's just irresistible. So, thanks a lot for that reaction that I've been waiting for a while. After that, I just would like to recommend to you another summer hit that I've really loved at the time : "The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)" by L'as Ketchup. That song is really a pure entertaining summer hit and I'm pretty sure that you'll love it, Dereck.
Samedi night people french 😂😂😂😂😂
I remember dancing on this when I was 3 or 4 years old! Funny and groovy
yayayéyé !!! all my childhood ! first time i see you dance OMG !!! your bananas are so far away lol yeeeah "soca dance" also good good vibes !!
Zouk Machine ♥️ Most of 1 M of singles sold in France in 1990 and near of 1 M of album "Maldon'" !
🤣🤣C'est la première fois que je le vois se lever de son siège. Bizarrement, ça m'a fait penser à
Native : si la vie demande ça.
Différent, même époque, superbes voix, excellente musique.
Girl presenter just moves to music, does not understand shit of it, just for views.