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How emotional was the festival for French, how he looks back on his participation, will he ever again its chance, how he looks at and future and above all, when can we expect new material from him? The day before yesterday was French in Belgium and he gave us the answers to all these questions.

French was surprised to find that he was in the Belgian charts, in addition to Laura Tesoro, as any other candidate of the last festival. Because he is doing so well in Belgium, he was by MNM and his record company invited to an interview on Belgian radio. In addition, organized a competition where MNM French in the living room of the winner could bring his Eurovision Song performed.

French experiences its Eurovision adventure as amazing. ‘Melodifestivalen, the two weeks before the festival and the apotheosis during the festival are difficult to include in words, ‘ he says. The absolute highlight was for him the moment after he brought his number in the final on Saturday night, he turned his ears and the full Globen Arena for heard him cheer. ‘ I was almost afraid of the overwhelming noise ‘, confesses the young Swede.

He is still uncertain about his future: he still needs two years studying for his secondary education. He wants to use that time to think about his future, a potential college training or a career in the music world. Fortunately, in the meantime he continues to make music. His new number, Young Like Us, is released on 24 June. A full album is not, French wants to focus on making singles: ‘ people don’t buy albums anymore, but streaming via Spotify, Deezer and other channels, we want our focus there on aim and high full songs that people can put in their playlist ‘, he explains.

Justin Timberlake congratulated French about the quality of his song. ‘ That was for me, the next best time, of the festival, in addition to the gig on Saturday of course ‘, says French. ‘ The festival and the preparation there are been a great experience and to be allowed to do so in my home country, was stunning. I am happy with my listing in the standings and had the time of my life. Another part? However, I do not think so ‘, he wipes off the table.

View here the action of French during the final.