Money first, feelings later – that is the cheeky motto running through Jungeli’s “Petit Génie”. Over an infectious Afro-pop beat, the Indian-born artist slips between French street slang and Lingala, boasting about long arms that reach opportunity, designer clothes, and legendary status “like Pepe Kalle”. He flirts, teases, and calls himself a petit génie (little genius) because he knows exactly how to charm a woman while keeping his heart – and his wallet – in check. The repeated line “Parle-moi lovés, me parle pas de sentiments” (“Talk to me about cash, not feelings”) drives home the idea that, in his world, love alone will not pay for a new outfit or fuel his fast-lane lifestyle.
Beneath the swagger lies a subtle message about modern relationships. Jungeli brushes off an ex by reminding us that when something is broken, it stays broken, and he would rather focus on the present rush of success than patch up old romances. Passion is welcome – he will give you bouche à bouche and check your pulse – but only if you accept that the real heartbeat here is financial ambition. “Petit Génie” is therefore a playful anthem for anyone who is chasing dreams, stacking bills, and refusing to let sentiment slow them down.