Chez Toi is a heartfelt conversation between two lifelong friends who grew up on opposite sides of the Mediterranean. Slimane looks back on singing his sorrows on a city bench, dreaming of Paris, and spending his summers crossing the sea to reconnect with his roots. Each verse is filled with family advice, closed-door bedroom rehearsals, and the hope that music can carry his démons away. Claudio Capéo joins in to ask the simple, disarming question: “Comment c’est chez toi, mon frère?” (What’s it like at your place, my brother?) – and the answer is surprisingly comforting: “Pas si différent.”
Under its catchy accordion-flavored pop, the song celebrates brotherhood, shared dreams, and the idea that home is wherever the people you love are. No matter how far they travel or how different their neighborhoods look, being together makes life “beaucoup mieux.” It’s an uplifting reminder that borders, backgrounds, and even personal demons fade when friendship and music take center stage.
Slimane Nebchi, known professionally as Slimane, is a celebrated French singer-songwriter born on October 13, 1989, in Montfermeil, Seine-Saint-Denis, France. He gained widespread recognition after winning season 5 of The Voice: la plus belle voix, where he captivated audiences as part of Team Florent Pagny.
With a rich musical career starting in 2016, Slimane has released four studio albums, three of which have topped the French Albums Chart. His collaborations and solo works have led to over twenty-five entries on the French Singles Chart, including a number-one hit with "Bella ciao". Notably, Slimane represented France in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 with his song "Mon amour," achieving an impressive fourth place. His soulful voice and heartfelt songwriting continue to inspire fans of French music around the world.