Biography
Who is M. Pokora?
Early life and real name
Matthieu Tota was born in Strasbourg, France. His father was a professional footballer named André Tota. As a young boy, he attended school in Hohberg, Germany, before studying at institutions in Mundolsheim and Schiltigheim near his birthplace. Although his initial ambition was to become a professional athlete like his father, he eventually shifted his focus toward a career in music.
He adopted his stage name after speaking with his grandmother about the meaning of humility in Polish, which translates to the word pokora.
Rise to fame with Linkup
The singer first gained public attention as a participant on the third season of the French reality show Popstars in 2003. He became a member of the boy band Linkup alongside Lionel and Otis. Their debut single, titled Mon Etoile, reached the top of the French charts. Despite early success, the group struggled with sales on subsequent releases and eventually disbanded. This experience provided the foundation for his later transition into a solo career.
Solo music career and international growth
M. Pokora launched his solo work in 2004 by collaborating with producers Kore and Skalp. He originally performed under the name Matt Pokora but faced legal challenges regarding the moniker, which led him to rebrand as M. Pokora. His early solo albums, such as Player, achieved significant success in France. He later aimed for an international audience with his third album, MP3, which featured tracks in English and collaborations with producers like Ryan Leslie and J. R. Rotem. The release included the single Dangerous, featuring Timbaland.
He also established his own record label, M2theP Entertainment, where he signed the rapper Tyron Carter. His touring efforts were extensive, including the Player Tour which featured a sold-out concert at Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy. He later launched the Catch Me Tour to support his MP3 album, performing in cities across France, Belgium, and Switzerland. He continued his musical evolution with the album Mise a jour, which was released in 2010. This project included hits such as Juste une photo de toi, which earned him recognition as the French Male Artist of the Year at the NRJ Music Awards.
Television work and other projects
Beyond his singing and composing, he has worked as a dancer, model, and actor. He expanded his presence in French media by serving as a coach on the television program The Voice Kids France, appearing in multiple seasons. He was also a coach on the main series of The Voice: la plus belle voix in 2017. During his time on that show, his contestant Lisandro Cuxi won the competition. His career has involved various collaborations with figures such as Ricky Martin and Natalia Kills, helping him maintain a consistent profile in the music industry. He remains active across several creative fields, including his work as a personal stylist and his various modeling appearances.
Birthday and age
M. Pokora was born on September 26, 1985, which makes M. 41 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. M. shares the date with 65 other famous people.
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