Synopsis
K.Maro steps out of his car and encounters a woman who immediately catches his attention. The pair later share dinner at an elegant reception, where their growing connection is interrupted by the woman's former boyfriend. A confrontation follows, adding a burst of drama to the otherwise flirtatious story. These narrative scenes are intercut with performance footage of K.Maro delivering the song, creating a polished blend of romantic storyline, urban-pop attitude, and staged live energy.
Factoids & Trivia
- "Femme Like U" was released in 2004 as the first single from K.Maro's album "La Good Life" and marked the launch of his major solo breakthrough.
- The song features Canadian singer Nancy Martinez on the refrain. Montreal artist Manon Godbout provides additional backing vocals.
- The video contrasts the formal setting of the reception with K.Maro's more street-oriented styling and performance scenes, reflecting the track's mix of R&B, rap, pop, and rock references.
- "Femme Like U" won the 2005 NRJ Music Award for Francophone Song of the Year.
- The single became K.Maro's signature international hit, reaching No. 1 in 17 countries and selling more than 1.5 million copies in Europe.
- The official version currently available online was uploaded by K.Maro's official channel in 2020 as a remastered version associated with his best-of release.
- For the song's 20th anniversary in 2024, K.Maro recorded a new version with Shy'm, renewing interest in the track and its early-2000s visual identity.