Lorie Reflects on Career Lows and Current Success

Lorie, the French singer who rose to fame in the 2000s, is experiencing a resurgence in popularity thanks to a wave of nostalgia and collaborations with younger artists like Piche and Bilal Hassani. Though, this current success follows a tough period in her career where she faced harsh criticism and a loss of confidence.

A Shift in Musical Direction and Industry Pushback

In the mid-2000s, Lorie attempted to evolve her sound with the album “2Lor en moi” and the single “Je vais vite,” embracing a more electro and Tecktonik-influenced style. While she sought to explore new musical horizons, this shift was met with resistance from her record label. The label reportedly “didn’t want to hear anything” about the project and “didn’t believe at all” in it, ultimately leading to a strained relationship.

Harsh Criticism and Loss of Self-Confidence

Lorie revealed in a podcast interview that the professionals surrounding her at the time were “really hateful” and actively worked to undermine her. She described being told “horrible things” about her career, including being labeled a “has-been” and warned that no one would want to listen to her music. This criticism deeply affected her self-esteem, leading to feelings of worthlessness and imposter syndrome.

Finding Resilience and a Return to the Stage

Despite the negativity, Lorie persevered and eventually changed teams. She recalls advice from Serge Lama, who cautioned that evolving as an artist often means losing some of the original audience, but that those fans would eventually return. This prediction appears to have come true, as Lorie is now selling out venues like the Zénith with a tour celebrating her 20-year career.

Recent Collaborations and Continued Success

Lorie’s recent album, “Hyper Lorie,” features collaborations with artists from a new generation, including Bilal Hassani on the track “Play.” A visualizer for the song featuring Hassani was released in 2023. She also worked with Brö and Piche on this project, revisiting her classic hits with a modern twist. BFMTV reported on the album’s release in January 2024.

Mixed Reactions to Recent Performance

A recent performance at the Trianon, where she was joined on stage by Bilal Hassani, garnered a positive response from the audience, but also drew some criticism online. Nextplz reported on the mixed reactions in December 2025, with some online commenters expressing negative opinions about the collaboration.