Cheb Khaled
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Biography
[Edit]Khaled is the poster boy for the modern form of Algerian desert blues known as Raï. Certainly he's been its most successful modern exponent, the first to find success on the international stage. Born Khalidu Hajji Brahim in Oran, the traditional center of Raï, he was attracted to music from an early age, especially to Raï, which was seen at the time of the music of outcasts, drunks, and prostitutes, although he also loved James Brown and the Beatles. He taught himself to play guitar, bass, harmonica, and accordion, releasing his debut disc, "Trigh Lycee," when he was just 14. Leaving home, he began on the peripatetic life of the musician, performing frequently at clubs, parties, and weddings (the only places where Raï was seen as an "acceptable" form of entertainment). It was in the early '80s that Cheb (meaning "young") Khaled's fortunes changed, when he met up with producer Rachid Baba Ahmed, who was revolutionizing the Raï form by introducing Western electric instruments and studio techniques. Together, they changed the face of the music. Khaled was the right voice at the right time and the addition of drum machines, synthesizers, and guitars took the music to a new generation, even though much of it continued to be censored by the Algerian government, which considered the style subversive. A number of those early tracks can be found on Le Meilleur de Cheb Khaled on Blue Silver.
By 1986, Khaled (who'd now dropped the Cheb) had been forced to move to Paris, as violence in Algeria claimed lives and he'd been threatened several times (producer Ahmed would, in fact, be murdered, as would several Raï performers). Arriving with a reputation, he attempted to take his music to a global level, although his real debut, Kutche, did him no favors with its jazz-rock arrangements. He fared much better with 1992's Khaled, with some tracks produced by Michael Brook and others by Don Was. It yielded his first big hit, "Didi," and helped consolidate his reputation as Raï's first superstar. That was firmly cemented the following year with the Was-produced N'ssi N'ssi, which mixed funk, rock, and an Egyptian orchestra behind Khaled's persuasive voice and winning smile for a major commercial breakthrough in France, winning a European, as well as North African, audience. In 1996, he hit again with Sahra, whose first single, "Aïcha," written for his daughter, gave Khaled a French number one hit. A mix of producers gave varying sounds, with French hip-hoppers Akhenton & Imhotep proving the hardest on the track "Oran Marseille" with its rapid-fire rap. There was even some reggae on "Mektoubi," which merged relatively seamlessly with the North African sound. While well-received critically, it sold little in the U.S. however, unlike France, where the album became Khaled's biggest success. Perhaps the moment that justified his title of King of Raï, however, came in 1999, when he headlined the 1-2-3 Soleils concert in Paris (which led to the album of the same name), over Rachid Taha and Faudel. It was the biggest Algerian show ever staged in France and left no doubt that Khaled remained Raï's hottest attraction. 2000 brought Kenza and a change of producer, as former prog rocker Steve Hillage helped bring a more organic feel to the proceedings. A smash in Europe, once again it did little business in the U.S.
Title: Cheb Khaled, les années Raï / Cheb Khaled, les annees Rai
Artist: Cheb Khaled
Genre: World Music
Title: The Mystic Revelation of Rai: Cheb Khaled and Cheikha Rimitti
Artist: Cheikha Rimitti, Cheb Khaled
Genre: World Music
Collections
Title: Timeless World Beat
Genre: Dancefloor, World Music, Dance Pop
Title: Algeria to Brazil
Genre: World Music
Title: Arabic Songs Remixes
Genre: World Music
Title: Top 25 DJ Mixes of Arabic Music
Genre: World Music, Pop
Title: Best World Beat Mix By DJ Lady Madonna
Genre: World Music, Pop
Title: Hani Mitwasi
Genre: World Music
Title: Romanza Romance - Arabian Best Voices
Genre: World Music, Pop
Title: Top World Beat Mix By DJ Shakira el Wazira
Genre: World Music, Pop
Title: Oriental Night Club 2
Genre: World Music
Title: Hits of the Middle East Exotic Modern Collection
Genre: World Music, Pop
Title: Best Music Rai Vol. 1
Genre: World Music
Title: Dancing Hits
Genre: World Music
Title: Club Rai: North African Grooves, Vol. 1
Genre: World Music
Title: Le World… Maghreb / Le World... Maghreb
Genre: World Music
Title: Supper Club World Beat & Best Arabic Songs
Genre: World Music, Pop
Title: Solid Gold Hits of Arabia - Fe Kolle el Dunia
Genre: World Music, Pop
Title: New Hits
Genre: World Music
Title: Ultra Arabic Remixes
Genre: World Music
Title: Le double disque d'or du Rai
Genre: World Music
Title: Algérie / Algerie
Genre: World Music
Title: Rai Rebels
Genre: World Music
Title: Couleur Orient-Maghreb
Genre: World Music
Title: 35 tubes Afrique du Nord
Genre: World Music
Title: Totalement raï, Vol. 1 / Totalement rai, Vol. 1
Genre: World Music, Pop
Title: Arabian 2000 & 1 Nights, Vol. 1
Genre: World Music
Title: Night Life a la Medina 2
Genre: Dancefloor, World Music, Latin, Dance Pop
Title: Raï / Rai
Genre: World Music
Title: Deejay Badro, Vol. 1
Genre: World Music
Title: Planete Rai: Le meilleur du Rai
Genre: World Music
Title: Arabian Party, Vol. 2
Genre: World Music
Title: The Rough Guide To Rai
Genre: Jazz, Tango, World Music, Latin, Ethnic , Funk, Celtic
Title: Oriental Fever 2007 (CD4) (Oriental Classics)
Genre: Progressive
Title: Hits Cocktail Vol. 5 (CD1)
Genre: House, Electro House, Dancefloor, Club/Dance, Dance Pop
Title: World Non-Stop N3 (CD1)
Genre: Dancefloor, Club/Dance, Pop, Dance Pop
Title: Project Deep House Sky Flower Mixtape (CD1)
Genre: Deep House, Electro