‘SADETE’ BY FRANCIS MERCIER & MAHMUT ORHAN FINDS A HOME IN INDIA

Featuring a Punjabi vocal hook alongside Afro house and Middle Eastern melodies, the standout collaboration from Lakay (Home) has made India its second-biggest streaming market worldwide.

Aug 2026 — Following the release of his acclaimed debut album Lakay (Home), platinum-selling Haitian DJ, producer, and Solèy label founder Francis Mercier is seeing remarkable momentum in India with the album standout ‘Sadete’, his collaboration with celebrated Turkish DJ and producer Mahmut Orhan. Blending Afro house, deep house, organic instrumentation and haunting Middle Eastern-inspired melodies, the record has struck a chord with Indian listeners, making India the track’s second-largest streaming market globally, behind only Turkey.

Meaning “Sun” in Haitian Creole, Solèy is more than a record label; it’s a global community rooted in multiculturalism, positivity and connection.

What began as a partnership highlight on Lakay (Home) has quickly found a devoted audience in India. Pairing Afro house rhythms and Middle Eastern melodies with a distinctive Punjabi vocal hook, ‘Sadete’ has found a devoted audience in India across streaming and music discovery platforms. Now the track’s second-largest streaming market worldwide, India has embraced ‘Sadete’, with Mumbai emerging as its #3 city globally after Istanbul and Izmir.

The momentum continues to build on Shazam, where the record is climbing the India Top 200, gaining traction across Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad and Bengaluru – further highlighting its growing resonance with Indian listeners.

‘Sadete’ reflects the wider vision behind Lakay (Home), Mercier’s deeply personal album inspired by the cultures and communities that have shaped his journey. Meaning “Home” in Haitian Creole, the project draws from Haiti, Africa, the Middle East and beyond, exploring what home becomes when life is spent constantly on the move. For Mercier, it’s “a tribute to every corner of the world that has welcomed me like home.”

Speaking about the track, Francis says:

“After doing multi-city tours across India over the years, I was overdue to release a record that honored and highlighted Indian culture, namely the beautiful Punjabi language.”

‘Sadete’s growing success in India highlights the country’s growing embrace of globally rooted electronic music and further strengthens Mercier’s connection with one of the world’s most exciting dance music audiences.

In the end, Lakay (Home) isn’t about where Mercier is from; it’s about everywhere he’s found belonging.

About Francis Mercier—

Platinum-selling Haitian DJ, producer and Solèy label founder Francis Mercier is one of the Caribbean’s most influential names in the global house music scene. His culturally rich blend of Afro house, melodic electronica and global rhythms has amassed over 500 million streams, 5 million Shazams, and taken him to some of the world’s biggest stages including Coachella, Tomorrowland, EDC, Hï Ibiza, Ushuaïa and the Giza Pyramids. Through his music and his label Solèy, Mercier continues to champion multiculturalism, community and connection across borders.

About Mahmut Orhan—

Turkish DJ, producer and composer Mahmut Orhan is internationally recognised for his distinctive fusion of deep house, indie dance and Middle Eastern musical influences. Known for global hits such as Feel and his emotionally driven productions, Orhan has built a worldwide following through his melodic, cinematic approach to electronic music, performing at leading festivals and clubs across Europe, Asia and the Middle East.