A leading figure in French chanson is about to retire from the limelight. Pascal Obispo will be releasing his fifteenth studio album on Friday, and in an interview with the magazine Ciné Télé Revue. The future? The singer is said to be preparing a project for October 2025. “ This could be my last album. It’ll be my last year before I retire. So make the most of it “said the 59-year-old singer.

Headline L’Archipel des séquelles, this year’s album was conceived in collaboration with a number of French artists, including Élodie Frégé, Anne Sila, Zazie and Nolwenn Leroy. A song from the album, featuring Carla Bruni, was posted on her YouTube channel on October 28.

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“There are plenty of things to do in a second part of life”

For the man who was forced to cancel a series of concerts last summer, this decision seems to be the next logical step: “ But everyone retires at some point, so it’s bound to happen. “explains the artist, before justifying his choice: “ I don’t see myself in bad shape, limping on stage. There comes a time when you have to decide to leave. I have that moment in mind, just as Jean-Jacques Goldman had it too. “

The singer is already looking forward to devoting himself to other passions: “ Before music, there is life. And life is the most important thing. And apart from music, I have painting, literature and writing. There are plenty of things to do in the second half of life. “he added. However, Pascal Obispo does not rule out continuing his work from home: ” I could continue to make music, but just at home. “