Bellaire, whose real name is Jean, is a French DJ and producer hailing from the North of France. He has rapidly established himself as one of the most exciting names in electronic music, proudly representing a new generation of the French House or “French Touch” movement. His music is defined by an irresistible blend of disco, funk, soul, hip-hop, and deep jazz influences, resulting in shimmering, sun-drenched tracks that are equally effective in clubs and for casual listening.
🇫🇷 The Signature Sound: Jazzy Grooves & Samples
Bellaire’s signature sound is instantly recognizable and centers on two key elements:
- Jazzy House Foundation: His tracks are built around a soulful, jazz-infused house rhythm. This is most famously captured in his breakout hit, “Paris City Jazz,” which earned a Gold Export Certification and cemented his style as a purveyor of jazzy, club-efficient tracks.
- Sample-Based Production: Bellaire excels at using filtered loops and skillfully sampling forgotten grooves, breathing new life into vintage sounds while adding a contemporary, cool energy.
- Live Instrumentation: Unlike many electronic producers, Bellaire incorporates live elements, often playing the saxophone parts himself to add an organic layer of warmth and virtuosity to his electronic beats. As heard in the track “Jazzed Up,” this brassy sound is a defining feature of his euphoric, feel-good productions.
Bellaire has cited pioneers like St. Germain (for his genre-blending perfection), Daft Punk, and Alan Braxe as key influences, placing him squarely within the legacy of the original French Touch movement that emerged in the ’90s.
📈 Career Highlights and Key Releases
Bellaire first gained widespread recognition after his music was featured on platforms like Houseum. His swift rise led to him playing at notorious Parisian clubs and on international tours across the globe. From his late 2025 release of Jazzed Up and Secret Grooves, The night, you’ll get a great understanding of his music style.
Key Tracks & EPs:
- “Paris City Jazz” (2018): His defining breakout track, setting the benchmark for his smooth, jazzy-house style.
- Framework EP (2018) & Contrasts EP (2019): Early EPs that helped build the foundation of his sound and audience.
- Date at the Disco EP (2021): A soulful collection that further refined his blend of house, disco, and jazz.
- Sunset Ballad EP (2023): A return to his iconic jazzy house style after a period of releasing more club-oriented tracks, featuring remixes from notable producers like DJ Spen.
- “Never Stop Dancing” (2024): A collaboration with gospel singer Aaron K. Gray, showcasing an evolving sound with live instrumentation and soulful vocals.
🎶 AOC Records: Supporting the Vibe
Beyond his own production work, Bellaire is also the founder of AOC Records (short for “Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée”), his own label. Through AOC Records, he supports and promotes fellow artists, including his studio partners Bomel and Georges, further cultivating the vibrant, feel-good house scene he is a part of.
Bellaire continues to be a major force in the clubbing scene, continually delivering pure moments of joy on the dancefloor and reminding listeners of the timeless appeal of funky, soulful house music.
