| "Sen Trope" | ||||
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| Single by Azis | ||||
| from the album Azis 2014 | ||||
| English title | "Saint-Tropez" | |||
| Released | 13 December 2011 (2011-12-13) | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 3:32 | |||
| Label | Diapason Records [bg][1] | |||
| Composer | Martin Biolchev | |||
| Lyricist | Vasil Boyanov | |||
| Azis singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Sen Trope" on YouTube | ||||
"Sen Trope" (Bulgarian: Сен Тропе, lit. 'Saint-Tropez') is a song by Bulgarian singer Azis, released on 13 December 2011 through Diapason Records [bg]. The song achieved significant popularity throughout the Balkans, particularly within the Balkan folk-pop and club music scenes. It became one of Azis' most internationally recognized songs.
The song inspired several adaptations and cover versions in the Balkan region. Among the best-known adaptations were "Fotia me fotia" by Greek laïko singer Panos Kiamos, "Saint Tropez" by Romanian manele singer Florin Salam, and "Ona to zna" by Serbian turbo-folk singer Dragan Kojić Keba.[2] The song's melody became widely circulated through remixes, mashups, and online videos throughout the 2010s.
Background
[edit]The song was written by Azis and composed by Martin Biolchev.[3] "Sen Trope" combines elements of Bulgarian folk-pop with contemporary dance-pop production. The track is characterized by repetitive chant-like refrains, including the phrase "A-le-le-ley", and lyrics referencing luxury tourist destinations such as Saint-Tropez, the Maldives, and Dubai.[4]
Music video
[edit]The accompanying music video, directed by Lyudmil "Lyusi" Ilarionov [bg], for "Sen Trope" features Azis dancing and voguing while wearing high heels and revealing costumes.[5]
Cover versions
[edit]Panos Kiamos version
[edit]| "Fotia me Fotia" | ||||
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| Single by Panos Kiamos | ||||
| from the album Krystalla | ||||
| Released | July 1, 2012 (2012-07-01)[6] | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 3:47 | |||
| Label | Universal Music Greece[7] | |||
| Composer | Martin Biolchev | |||
| Lyricist | Nikos Vaxavanelis[6][8] | |||
| Panos Kiamos singles chronology | ||||
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In 2012, Greek laïko singer Panos Kiamos covered the Azis song titled "Fotia me Fotia" (Greek: Φωτιά Με Φωτιά) for his studio album Krystalla (Greek: Κρύσταλλα).[6][7]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Greece Digital Songs (Billboard)[9] | 4 |
Florin Salam version
[edit]| "Saint Tropez" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Florin Salam | |
| Released | February 10, 2013 (2013-02-10)[10] |
| Genre | |
| Length | 3:30 |
| Label | Big Man[10] |
| Composer | Martin Biolchev |
In 2013, Romanian manele singer Florin Salam covered the Azis song titled "Saint Tropez".[10]
Dragan Kojić Keba version
[edit]| "Ona to zna" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Dragan Kojić Keba | |
| from the album Fer ubica | |
| Released | 2013 (2013) |
| Genre | folk-pop |
| Length | 3:40 |
| Label | PGP-RTS[11] |
| Composer | Martin Biolchev |
| Lyricist | Dragan Brajović Braja[11] |
In 2013, Serbian turbo-folk singer Dragan Kojić Keba covered the Azis song titled "Ona to zna" (Serbian: Она то зна) for his studio album Fer ubica (Serbian: Фер убица).[11]
In popular culture
[edit]In later years, "Sen Trope" developed a cult following online and continued circulating on social media platforms through remixes and memes.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ "Sen Trope - Azis Song Lyrics, Music Videos & Concerts". shazam.com. Retrieved 2026-05-24.
- ^ "Covers of Сен Тропе by Azis". whosampled.com. Retrieved 24 May 2026.
- ^ "Who produced "Сен Тропе (Sen Trope)" by Азис (Azis)?". genius.com. Retrieved 2026-05-24.
- ^ "Сен Тропе (Sen trope) (English Translation) - Азис (Azis)". genius.com. Retrieved 2026-05-24.
- ^ Goldman Kay, Jonah (2021-07-01). "Bulgarian Folk-Popstar Azis Enters a New Era". papermag.com. Retrieved 2026-05-24.
- ^ a b c "Fotia Me Fotia - Song by Panos Kiamos". music.apple.com. Retrieved 24 May 2026.
- ^ a b "Πάνος Κιάμος – Φωτιά Με Φωτιά - File (AAC, Single), 2012 [r10788512]". Discogs. Retrieved 24 May 2026.
- ^ "Από εδώ πήρε το «Φωτιά με φωτιά» ο Πάνος Κιάμος". newsbeast.gr (in Greek). 11 November 2012. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ^ "Billboard" (PDF). Billboard. Retrieved 24 May 2026.
- ^ a b c "Saint Tropez - Song by Florin Salam". music.apple.com. Retrieved 24 May 2026.
- ^ a b c "Dragan Kojić Keba - Fer Ubica - CD (Album), 2013 [r6294808]". Discogs. Retrieved 24 May 2026.
- ^ "Countries which copied Azis' Sen Trope". Reddit. Retrieved 24 May 2026.
