Je suis et je resterai

Je suis et je resterai (English: I am and I will remain) is the debut studio album by French R&B and pop singer Leslie, released on 13 November 2002. The album was released through M6 Interactions. The album was produced by Cutee B, Maleko, David "Little D." Adet, and Georges Padey, with lyrics being co-written by Leslie herself and producers. Lyrically, the songs explore emotional experiences common to adolescence and early adulthood—such as heartbreak, personal growth, and the quest to remain true to oneself despite outside influences. The albums' themes are rooted in themes of self-identity, love, resilience, and youthful introspection.

The album itself debuted at number 61 on the French Albums Chart, then reached its peak rank at number 41. Overall, the album lasted 37 weeks on the chart, establishing Bourgouin as a well known R&B singer, and paved the way for other artists to popularize R&B as well. The album was certified Gold by the Syndicat national de l'édition phonographique (SNEP) for French sales of 130,000 copies.

The album featured four singles; "Le bon choix", "Je suis et je resterai", "On n'sait jamais" and "Pardonner". The lead single, "Le bon choix," achieved notable commercial success in France, peaking at number 11 on the French Singles Chart and selling approximately 200,000 copies. The second single, "Je suis et je resterai," reached number 13 on the French Singles Chart and remained on the chart for 22 weeks. The third single, "On n'sait jamais," featured the group Magic System and solo artist Sweety, blending R&B with tropical influences. The fourth and final single, "Pardonner," peaked at number 18 in France and also charted in Belgium and Switzerland. Collectively, the success of these singles and the album established Leslie as a prominent figure in early 2000s French pop and R&B music.