Therapie Taxi
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Defunct | 2020 |
| Headquarters | France |
| Products | Studio albums, extended plays, singles |
Therapie Taxi (occasionally presented as Therapie TAXI) was a French band known for merging elements of pop, rock, and hip-hop, established in 2016. Their discography includes two studio albums, two extended plays, and multiple singles, with "Hit Sale" standing out as a significant success. The group officially disbanded in 2020.
Career
The origins trace back to December 2012 when Adélaïde Chabannes posted a call for collaborators on EasyZic, to which Raphaël Faget-Zaoui responded, resulting in their first project titled Milky Way. By 2016, the lineup expanded with Félix Gros (handling guitar and keyboards) and Renaud Bizart (on drums), forming what became Therapie Taxi. Their initial single, "Salop(e)", was launched through Panenka Music.
In March 2017, they unveiled an eponymous EP and supported it with performances at local venues and festivals including Rock en Seine. Their partnership with Roméo Elvis produced the single "Hit Sale", which became their most prominent track, earning gold status in both France and Wallonia. This song was the lead for their 2018 album Hit Sale, which they promoted via a tour and a notable show at Paris’s la Maroquinerie. Later that year, a deluxe edition was released in November featuring eight extra songs along with remixes by Yuksek and Contrefaçon.
Throughout 2019, Therapie Taxi undertook an extensive touring schedule that culminated in a headline concert at the Zenith in Paris and appearances at major festivals such as Solidays and Garorock. After the tour concluded, touring musicians Vincent Duteuil and Ilan Rabaté left the ensemble. The band earned a nomination for "Revelation Live" at the Victoires de la musique 2019 awards.
Their sophomore studio album, Cadavre exquis, comprising 16 tracks, was released on 6 December 2019. Unfortunately, plans for the accompanying tour were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The ensemble wrapped up their musical journey with a seven-track EP titled Rupture 2 Merde, featuring the single "Été 90" which was accompanied by an official music video.
Albums
| Year | Album / Mixtape | Peak positions | Certification | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA | BEL (Wa) |
SWI | |||
| 2018 | Hit Sale | 23 | 27 | Template:Spaced ndash |
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| 2019 | Cadavre exquis | 22 | 53 | 95 | |
EPs
| Year | Album / Mixtape | Peak positions | Certification | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA | BEL (Wa) | |||
| 2017 | Therapie Taxi - EP | Template:Spaced ndash | Template:Spaced ndash | |
| 2021 | Rupture 2 merde | 5 | 7 | |
Singles
| Year | Single | Highest Chart Positions | Associated Album / Mixtape | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | Belgium (Wallonia) | |||
| 2017 | "Hit Sale" | 12 | 1 | Hit Sale |
| 2021 | "Été 90" | 22 | 6 (Ultratip*) |
Rupture 2 merde |
*Featured in the Belgian Ultratip 'bubbling under' listings, outside the official Ultratop 50.
Additional tracks
| Year | Track Title | Highest Chart Rankings | Corresponding Album / Mixtape | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France |
Belgium (Wallonia) | |||
| 2018 | "Salop(e)" | 163 | Tip | Hit Sale |
| "Avec ta zouz" | 185 | – | NRJ Music Awards 2018 - 20th Edition | |
| "Chula" | 191 | – | ||
| 2019 | "Egotrip" | 166 | – | Cadavre exquis |
| "Candide Crush" | 125 | 9 (Ultratip*) | ||
*Listed on the Belgian Ultratip charts, which serve as a 'bubbling under' indicator rather than the main Ultratop 50.