The Mess
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Fate | Disbanded |
| Headquarters | France , France |
Key people | Megan, Léa, Chéraze, Kendy (original members) |
| Products | Music singles: "Au top", "Honneur aux dames", "Je t'attendrai encore" |
| Owner | Columbia/Sony Music (record label) |
The Mess was a French female ensemble created during the fifth season of the reality television program Popstars in 2013, broadcast on D8. They emerged victorious on 2 July 2013, surpassing the runner-up duo Oslo, which comprised Eugénie and Vincent. The group was chosen by a three-member panel consisting of La Fouine, Alexia Laroche-Joubert, and Philippe Gandilhon. The Mess originally included Megan, Léa, Chéraze, and Kendy.
Prior to the launch of their third single "Je t'attendrai encore," Kendy departed from the formation. Their debut album, initially planned for release on 6 October 2014, was eventually cancelled by Columbia/Sony Music, resulting in a consensual disbandment.
As part of their victory package, The Mess obtained a recording contract encompassing a debut single and an album. Their first single, "Au top," penned by Maître Gims and Renaud Rebillaud, reached number 34 on the French SNEP singles chart shortly after the finale. Their follow-up single, Honneur aux dames, which included a feature from French rapper Canardo, failed to enter the charts.
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak positions |
|---|---|---|
| FR | ||
| 2013 | "Au top" | 34 |
| 2013 | "Honneur aux dames" (featuring Canardo) | — |
| 2014 | "Je t'attendrai encore" | — |
Post-Mess Careers
Following the group's dissolution, Chéraze embarked on a solo path and found success in 2015 with her track "Promets pas la lune," which charted on SNEP, France's official singles ranking. The song features rapper Tunisiano in both vocals and its music video; however, he is not credited on the official release cover.