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| Name | Hugo Leclercq |
| Caption | Leclercq performing in 2015 |
| Birth name | Hugo Pierre Leclercq |
| Birth date | 30 May 1994 |
| Birth place | Nantes |
| Origin | Nantes |
| Genres | Electronic dance music, Electropop, Indie pop |
| Occupations | DJ, record producer, songwriter |
| Instruments | DAW, piano, synthesizer |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Columbia Records, Mau5trap, Sony Music |
Madeon Hugo Pierre Leclercq (born 30 May 1994), known professionally as Madeon, is a French DJ, record producer, and songwriter. He rose to international prominence as a teenage producer with viral mashup performances and established himself through studio albums, collaborations, and headline tours. His work bridges scenes including French electronic music, American pop, and British indie rock, earning recognition from peers across EDM and mainstream popular music.
Leclercq was born in Nantes and raised in a musical family with early exposure to piano and electronic equipment. As a child he studied classical piano and experimented with production software, drawing inspiration from artists associated with Daft Punk, Justice, and Jean-Michel Jarre. By his early teens he was active on online platforms connecting producers, including communities around Myspace, YouTube, and file-sharing forums that helped launch careers of contemporaries such as Skrillex and Deadmau5. His early adopters included bloggers and tastemakers linked to labels like Anjunadeep and Mau5trap.
Leclercq first achieved major attention with a 2011 live mashup video that showcased dozens of tracks woven into a one-take performance, drawing praise from artists including Lady Gaga, Kanye West, Sia and DJs on festival lineups. He signed releases to independent and major labels, collaborating with vocalists such as Passion Pit's Michael Angelakos and producers affiliated with Columbia Records. His debut studio album, released after a period of touring and high-profile festival appearances, followed single releases that charted on national lists like the UK Singles Chart and Billboard Hot 100-adjacent electronic charts. Leclercq has collaborated with artists across genres including Coldplay, Porter Robinson, Daft Punk, and Ellie Goulding, and has remixed tracks by Madonna and Phoenix.
Leclercq's production combines elements traceable to French house, progressive house, and synth-pop, while incorporating songwriting approaches found in indie pop and alternative rock. He cites influences ranging from Daft Punk and Nile Rodgers-associated disco sessions to contemporary electronic producers like Skrillex and Porter Robinson. His arrangements emphasize melodic motifs, tight rhythmic punch, and layered vocal production similar to techniques used by Max Martin-era pop and by producers on Island Records and Columbia Records rosters. Critics have compared his textural palettes to those on releases by Aphex Twin and Boards of Canada for atmospheric passages, while his mainstream hooks echo writers associated with Interscope Records and RCA Records.
Leclercq's live sets have appeared at major festivals and venues, including Coachella, Glastonbury Festival, Tomorrowland, Ultra Music Festival, and headline shows in arenas on North America and Europe tours. Early acclaim followed his innovation in live mashup performance that incorporated hardware controllers popularized by companies like Ableton-using acts and manufacturers such as Pioneer DJ. He has performed on bills alongside artists from Lollapalooza and toured with collaborators connected to The Weeknd and Calvin Harris. His stage production has featured custom visuals referencing cinematic designers who worked with acts like Radiohead and Coldplay.
Leclercq's released catalog includes studio albums, EPs, singles, and notable remixes. Major studio albums and EPs were issued through labels with histories linked to Sony Music and Mau5trap. Singles charted on European and North American electronic and pop charts, earning placements in compilations and syncs for brands and film festivals associated with Cannes Film Festival screenings of music-driven shorts. He has released official remixes for artists on Atlantic Records, Warner Records, and independent imprints connected to XL Recordings.
Leclercq's work has been recognized by industry award bodies and festival organizers, receiving nominations and wins in categories affiliated with Grammy Awards-adjacent publications, European music prize shortlists, and honors from domestic French institutions like those organized by SACEM. He has been profiled in major outlets including Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, NME, and featured on curated lists by platforms such as Apple Music and Spotify editorial playlists. His influence is noted among emerging producers within networks tied to Beatport and Resident Advisor.
Category:French record producers Category:French DJs Category:Living people Category:1994 births