Born in Haiti and raised in New York, Francis Mercier has become a global ambassador for house music with a distinctly multi-cultural approach, blending afro, deep, and melodic styles into a rich and uplifting sonic palette. On August 22, he delivered a special reimagining of his anthemic single ‘Sauti‘ via Insomniac Records, fusing the foundation that he laid down alongside multi-platinum French duo Faul & Wad and the Grammy-nominated African Children’s Choir with the Midas touch of Moroccan rap star ElGrandeToto.
This unique mashup bridges cultures and continents, weaving together the heartwarming choral harmonies of ‘Sauti’ with the husky verses and infectious hooks from ElGrandeToto’s hit “Diplomatico”—a standout from his acclaimed SALGOAT album. The resulting track finds perfect harmony between the children-led gospel refrains and the rapper’s magnetic delivery, all carried by “Sauti’s” beaming, piano-laced afro house groove.
What began as a casual edit in his sets quickly became a viral sensation, uniting MENA communities and sparking dancefloor euphoria worldwide. The track’s unifying spirit is further embodied in Solèy, Mercier’s new Ibiza residency at Club Chinois—named after the Haitian Creole word for “sun,” symbolizing the warmth and positivity at the core of his global sound.
