Merveille has just released a brand-new episode of her ongoing series Aux pays des Merveilles, featuring the striking and deeply personal track “Le monde est méchant”.
Named Female Revelation of the Year at the Flammes 2024, the award crowns a meteoric rise that began in 2023 with her breakout singles “Ghetto” and “Citadelle” — the latter achieving platinum certification.
Hailing from Porte de Clignancourt and signed to Believe All Points since 2020,
Merveille has quickly established herself as one of the most promising female voices on the new French scene.
With “Le monde est méchant”, she begins a new chapter in her artistic journey — one that feels more introspective, more assertive.
Merveille believes that the world is cruel!
The track’s production is officially credited to
Merveille on Rap Genius, a testament to her active involvement in the creative process.
While she’s known for her smooth blend of R’n’B and pop, this time she experiments with a more percussive vibe, drawing influence from baile funk.
It’s a bold move — one that aligns perfectly with her ever-evolving artistic identity.
Through her Aux pays des Merveilles series, Merveille invites listeners into a rich, narrative-driven universe that fuses strong aesthetics, personal storytelling, and sonic exploration.
On “Le monde est méchant”, she delivers a raw and emotional message — a powerful outcry against the symbolic violence and pressure she endures:
“I know they’re waiting for my name to be dragged through the mud
I asked my father for eternal sleep
He didn’t give it to me, oh no, he didn’t give it to me
They want to change my vision, I’m tired of it all”
The music video, directed by Tom Menetrey, amplifies the track’s emotional weight through a unique and festive visual concept set around a tennis court.
The director — who previously worked on “Soucis plein la tête” and “Mauvaise idée” for Merveille — once again proves his talent in capturing the emotional complexity of the artist.
He also directed the video for “Collabo”, a track from the joint album by Niska and Ninho.
