Kendji moved to 'L'épreuve ultime' round where he performed ' Hotel California by The Eagles in the 29 March 2014 emission. In the Musical Battles Round broadcast on 8 March 2014, Mika put him against Youness both singing ' Tous les mêmes' by Stromae. Another popular song he uploaded was 'Si j'étais président' a cover of Gérard Lenorman.įor season 3 of The Voice: la plus belle voix, he auditioned with the song 'Bella' by Maître Gims in the second episode of season 3 broadcast on January 18, with only judge Mika turning his chair, whereas the three others, Florent Pagny, Jenifer and Garou refrained. His Romanes version of 'Bella' by Maître Gims filmed by a friend went viral. He gained some fame through publishing materials online.

He left school at 16 to follow the family business as an arborist.

The youngest of a Catalan Gitano family, Kendji grew up in Saint-Astier and was taught to play the guitar and sing by his grandfather.