Grand Corps Malade, the stage name of French artist Fabien Marsaud, released his ninth album, Voir la mer, on September 18. The album includes the song « Pas de fatalité », which addresses the normalization of far-right ideas and racism, particularly in the media. In an interview with 20 Minutes, he noted that journalists have called the song "courageous," adding that fifteen years ago, it would not have been considered courageous to make a song against racism warning about the far right. He suggested this reflects an era where the topic of racism is not progressing well. The album was largely written in Montreal, where he settled with his family for a year. It has already reached number 1 in sales in its first week. In the song « 20 ans plus tard », he reflects on his career, including questions about maintaining innocence and freshness in his writing. He stated that he tries to write without considering the potential reactions of journalists or the public, though he acknowledges it is not always successful. Grand Corps Malade also wrote three songs for Céline Dion's next album, with two of them based on subjects she provided. He described the experience as stimulating and noted that writing for other artists involves putting himself in their skin, particularly when working with someone as extraordinary as Céline Dion. He mentioned collaborating with Mosimann on previous albums, including Mesdames (2020) and Reflets (2023). The collaboration was described as fluid and creative, with both artists appreciating each other's work. Mesdames became his best-selling album, with over 700,000 copies sold, and helped him transition to larger venues like Zénith. In « Une mélodie », he addresses the divisions in France, noting that he finds the atmosphere on these issues more relaxed in Quebec compared to France. He expressed pride in aspects of France such as its popular neighborhoods, the Fête de la musique, and the Paris 2024 Olympics. He also emphasized the importance of gratitude, a value he has highlighted in past work. Looking ahead, he mentioned plans for a tour in 2027, which he described as a concrete dream rather than a financial goal. He expressed amazement at the continued support from audiences after two decades of performing.