The Supermen Lovers

Guillaume Atlan, born on February 9, 1975, in Paris, France, is the electronic music producer known as The Supermen Lovers. His musical journey began at the age of eight with piano studies at the Francis Poulenc conservatory, a discipline he pursued for eight years. Early in his career, he released an electronic album titled ‘School’ on the UK label Cyclo, a project with Stéphane Bejean-Lebenson. This included the track ‘Ain’t no Love,’ which was remixed by Larry Heard in 1999. In 1999, Atlan established his own label, Lafessé Records, where he began producing house music under the alias Stan de Mareuil. The Supermen Lovers project officially started in 2000, paying homage to Johnny Guitar Watson’s ‘Superman Lover.’

His breakthrough came with the single “Starlight,” featuring Mani Hoffman on lead vocals and co-writing, with backing vocals by Nili. Released on March 17, 2001, “Starlight” became a significant hit, reaching number two in both France and the United Kingdom, and charting in the top 10 in New Zealand, Norway, and Wallonia. The song’s success led to Atlan’s nomination at the French Victoires de la Musique in 2002 and at the 2001 MTV Europe Music Awards for Best French Artist. Following this, he released his debut album, “The Player,” in 2001. Over the years, Atlan has been a consistent producer, delivering three studio albums: “The Player” (2002), “Boys in the Wood” (2004), and “Between the Ages” (2011). His discography also includes numerous EPs, many released on his own Lafessé Records, and a range of remixes for artists such as S’Express, Charles Schillings, and Spiller.

Atlan’s career progressed with collaborations and new ventures. In 2008, he connected with Rick Bailey of the band Delegation, leading to a new version of the track “You & I.” This interaction inspired Atlan to work on his third album, “Between the Ages,” which featured collaborations with 1980s funk artists like Bailey and Norma Jean Wright from Chic. In 2013, he founded Word Up Records, an independent label through which he continued to release EPs. His fourth album, “Body Double,” was released on May 28, 2022, influenced by his travels to Kyiv between 2018 and 2019. In 2025, a remix of “Starlight” titled “Starlight (The Fame),” featuring OneRepublic, was released, showcasing continued artistic evolution.