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Matt Pokora
Matt Pokora, from his real name Matthew Tota, is a singer, dancer and actor. He was born on September 26, 1985 in Strasbourg. Coming from a family of Polish origin, he is the son ofAndre Tota, former professional footballer. Very early on, he developed a passion for music and dance, which led him to participate in the reality TV show “Popstars” in 2003. It is within the group Linkup, formed at the end of “Popstars", than Matt Pokora made his debut on the music scene. The group had short-lived success with the single “My star“, before separating in 2004. Matt Pokora then decides to launch a solo career. In 2004, he released his first self-titled album, “M Pokora“, which was a great success thanks to titles like “Showbiz (The Battle)” and “She controls me“. He then released albums, confirming his talent and popularity. His musical style evolves, incorporating influences Pop, R&B et Dance. Over the years, Matt Pokora enjoys a prolific career, with albums like “Player"(2006),"MP3” (2008), and “In the pursuit of happiness” (2012). He collaborates with international artists and wins numerous awards, including several NRJ Music Awards. In addition to his musical career, Matt Pokora embarks on various projects. He participates in the show “Dance with the stars” in 2011, which he won. He also performs in musicals, including “Robin Hood” in 2013. In 2016, he released an album of covers of Claude François, "My Way“, which is very successful. Matt Pokora is also involved in charitable causes and participates in several actions in favor of sick children and disadvantaged people. His popularity and charisma make him an essential figure on the French music scene.
In 2020, he became a father for the first time, which marked a new stage in his personal life. Despite challenges and criticism, he continues to reinvent himself and seduce his audience, remaining faithful to his passion for music and performance.
