"Fous ta cagoule" (lit. '"Put your balaclava on"') is a 2006 song by comedy rap character Fatal Bazooka, the 1st single from album T'as vu released on 2007. This song achieved a huge success in France and Belgium.

Background and writing

The group transposes the urban style into the setting of the snow-covered mountains of Savoy, and caricatures certain French rappers there. The music video was produced by Nicolas Benamou. The single peaked at #1 in France in January 2007. As of August 2014, the song was the 31st best-selling single of the 21st century in France, with 488,500 units sold.

Description

Two rappers are cold while in the French department of Savoy. To avoid getting sick, they put a ski mask on and advise others to follow suit.

Cover versions and parodies

This song, by its big hit and its broad diffusion on the music channels and Internet, was the subject of several parodies:

Track listings

Certifications and sales

Charts