On the surface, French dance music feels effortless—silky, subtle, always cool without trying. But ask Jean Janin aka Cezaire, founder of French label Roche Musique, and he’ll tell you it goes deeper than style. It’s cultural. It’s emotional. It’s l’Art de Vivre. And this year, thanks to Riviera Social Club and Raphael Futura, the French groove is landing exactly where it belongs: on an open-air dancefloor in Little Haiti during Miami Art Week.
Roche Musique’s getdown at ZeyZey on Saturday, December 6th marks the label’s biggest Miami moment yet, following two years of iconic Poolsuite/Vacation parties on the same stage. It features some of the biggest names, no strangers to playing South Florida stages: Dabeull, FKJ, and Breakbot & Irfane. This time, Miami and France collide in what will definitely be the sexiest party Basel has ever seen.
The Seductive Simplicity of the French Groove
Cezaire laughs when asked why French dance music is so sexy. “People always say that. Our accent, our food, even the way we move… so sexy,” he says. “I think it’s linked to what we call l’Art de Vivre. Our history, our architecture, even the way we talk. It’s about subtlety, suggestion, elegance rather than force. And that naturally slips into the way we make music.”
Listen closely and that philosophy is all over the Roche sound: not loud, not rushed, but warm, intentional, seductive without shouting. The groove whispers. It invites. A big part of that comes from sampling: “tiny loops that say something emotionally together,” Cezaire explains. The French touch, popularized by masters like Daft Punk and Justice, began with reimagining American funk and boogie, turning nostalgia into something new, building “a mellow, sexy, French Electronic” identity all its own. Sexy, in other words, is not a gimmick. It’s a feeling.
French Elegance Meets Miami Heat
For Cezaire, Miami has a personal resonance. His first Florida memories are burned into him: Jurassic Park on TV, alligators, the Keys, Disney, Miami Vice and that unmistakable Miami bass sensibility. “Miami was already in the background of my imagination,” he says. “So coming back with Roche for the third time feels deeply connected.”
Miami is a city driven by rhythm. Afro-Caribbean percussion, Latin swagger, tropical sensuality, late-night openness. It’s a place where heat and movement rule. The French groove? It thrives in exactly that environment. This year’s event feels like a culmination of that chemistry.
A Lineup That Tells a Story
The show, curated and produced by Raphael Futura and his Riviera Social Club, brings together the label’s dream trio: Dabeull, FKJ, Breakbot & Irfane, with Cezaire opening the night.
“It’s rare to see these three live acts together today,” Cezaire notes. “They’re all incredibly in demand. These artists have three different styles but the same love for groove.” For Miami, this isn’t just another Art Week party to add to your already overflowing calendars. It’s a rare chance to see what French dance music really looks and feels like right now.
And for Cezaire personally? It’s a passing of the torch. As someone who grew up idolizing Ed Banger Records, he’s driven by the need to honor that lineage “and show that French music continues to evolve with strength, diversity, and emotion.”
The Emotion Behind the Groove
Yes, French dance music is sexy. Yes, it’s smooth. But Cezaire insists: it’s also deeply emotional. “There is always a nostalgic vibe,” he says. “Melancholy, romance, nostalgia…we make you dance in the moment, but we trigger emotions from somewhere else.” Even a drum pattern, he says, can carry meaning.
These artists aren’t just here to help you have a good time, they’re master storytellers in their own right. And above all, they want the crowd to leave feeling inspired “not just musically, but in life…enjoying the moment, cooking, making art.” It’s a philosophy that fits perfectly within Miami Art Week: movement as expression, groove as a form of creativity.
Riviera Social Club: The Bridge Between France and Miami
While Roche brings the sound, it’s Raphael Futura and Riviera Social Club who built the bridge—first through Poolsuite’s legendary summer-in-Miami parties at ZeyZey, and now through a full French takeover.
Raphael’s vision has been consistent: create nights that feel like sun-soaked cinema; parties that move like a good conversation; crowds that dance, not posture. Bringing Roche to ZeyZey feels like a natural evolution. And judging by the energy building around this year’s event, next year will be even bigger.
On the surface, French dance music feels effortless—silky, subtle, always cool without trying. But ask Jean Janin aka Cezaire, founder of French label Roche Musique, and he’ll tell you it goes deeper than style. It’s cultural. It’s emotional. It’s l’Art de Vivre. And this year, thanks to Riviera Social Club and Raphael Futura, the French groove is landing exactly where it belongs: on an open-air dancefloor in Little Haiti during Miami Art Week.
Roche Musique’s getdown at ZeyZey on Saturday, December 6th marks the label’s biggest Miami moment yet, following two years of iconic Poolsuite/Vacation parties on the same stage. It features some of the biggest names, no strangers to playing South Florida stages: Dabeull, FKJ, and Breakbot & Irfane. This time, Miami and France collide in what will definitely be the sexiest party Basel has ever seen.
So Why Is the French Groove So Sexy?
Because it’s subtle.
Because it’s nostalgic.
Because it’s emotional.
Because it’s crafted with elegance rather than force.
Because when paired with Miami’s heat, humidity, color, and rhythm, something electric happens.
On Saturday, December 6th at ZeyZey, that spark becomes a full fire. Don’t miss it! Get your tickets here.
