In 1996, the song 'Francois' received a new incarnation in the interpretation of Khristina Soloviy. In the updated version of the composition, the singer collaborated with the author of the lyrics and the legend of Ukrainian pop music, Irina Bilyk. The music video for this song was published on YouTube.
This cover will be included in Khristina's upcoming album, which will be dedicated to the culture of the Ukrainian 90s.
Khristina Soloviy and Irina Bilyk - 'Francois'
'Francois' in 2025 sounds like a view from a thirty-year distance - attentive, sensitive, and very personal. The work on the song and the video became an example of creative trust and continuity in the female scene. Irina Bilyk gave Khristina full freedom of interpretation, and the generational difference turned into a vibrant dialogue. The new cover deliberately immerses in the atmosphere of the 90s: the original tempo, long intros and outros, a characteristic sound that requires no haste' - a description below the video.
Khristina Soloviy, together with Irina Bilyk, fulfilled a dream and recorded a duet on the iconic 90s song 'Francois'. This song was included in the album 'So Simple', which was released in 1996 and became one of Irina Bilyk's most famous works.
Khristina Soloviy and Irina Bilyk revived the song 'Francois' and presented it in a new format. This duet became a symbol of collaboration between generations and was marked by attention to detail and an individual approach to the musical work.