Lilly Wood & The Prick

Lilly Wood & the Prick, a French duo formed in 2006 by vocalist Nili Hadida and guitarist Benjamin Cotto, blend electro, folk, new wave, and funk with poetic lyrics, drawing inspiration from '80s Gallic pop and '60s soul. Their debut EP, Lilly Who and the What?, caught attention in 2008 with a cover of Santigold's "L.E.S. Artistes," leading to their acclaimed first album, Invincible Friends, in 2010. The album produced hit singles and won the Revelation of the Public award at the 2011 Les Victoires de la Musique. In 2014, they released the single "Prayer in C," which featured a remix by German producer Robin Schulz.

With a name symbolizing the transition from childhood to adulthood, Lilly Wood & the Prick, comprised of Nili Hadida and Benjamin Cotto, have established themselves as one of France's most captivating pop acts by infusing various genres with simplistic yet poetic lyrics. Their music, influenced by artists like Etienne Daho, Aretha Franklin, and Eric Clapton, garnered attention with their 2008 cover of Santigold's "L.E.S. Artistes" and subsequent debut EP. Their debut album, Invincible Friends, released in 2010, achieved commercial success and critical acclaim, leading to the duo's continued growth and evolution in the music industry.