L’Algérino is an Algerian-French rapper and singer known for his special approach to music-making that blends rap and singing.
Wiki/Biography
L’Algérino’s real name is Samir Djoghlal and he was born on Saturday, May 2, 1981 in Marseille, France (43 years old; as of 2024). His zodiac sign is Taurus. He has been rapping since he was 11 years old. He grew up in the Felix Pyat neighborhood of Marseille.
appearance
Hair color: black
Eye color: gray
family
His family belongs to the Chawi-Berber tribe of Kenchara, Algeria.
Parents and siblings
The rapper chooses to keep his family life private. He has a brother named Emene.
wife and children
He is not married yet.
Profession
A childhood friend of JUL, he was discovered in 2001 by rapper Akhenaton, a member of the group IAM. Akhenaton signed him to his own 361 Recordz label and released his debut album “Les derniers seront les Premiers” in June. In 2005 he spent time with the bands “B-Vice Junior” and “45 Niggaz” for a while and made an independent album with them. Early on, Algérino’s productions were produced by Hichem Gombra and Hafid Fédaouche (HF Production). He first came to attention with his two championship robes “T’sais c’est qui qui Cause?” He became famous for his appearance on Psy 4 de la Rime’s album “Block Party”. In 2004, L’Algérino was discovered by Akhenaton of IAM. He joined Akhenaton’s label 361 Records; his first album, Les derniers seront les Premiers, was released in 2005 on Naïve Records.
In 2007, he released the album “Mentalité Pirate” and became popular with songs such as “L’envie de vaincre”, “Fleur fanée” and “Entre deux flammes”. His third album “Effet miroir” was released in March 2010, and his fourth album “C’est Correct” was released in 2011. His next album was released in 2014, and his sixth album, Oriental Dream, was released in 2011. In October 2015, he collaborated with Black Pearl Music. His seventh album “Banderas” was released in October 2016. In May 2017, he released the single “Les menottes (Tching Tchang Tchong)”. The 2018 song “Va Bene” from the Taxi 5 soundtrack was released on YouTube on March 23, 2018. It ranks second on the French SNEP rankings.
dispute
In July 2023, a concert planned by L’Algérino in Algiers was suddenly canceled, causing confusion and disappointment among fans. Rumors swirled that Sorkin might unexpectedly attend the concert, which sparked controversy. Algerino later explained the situation to his fans, expressing his disappointment and clarifying that the cancellation was out of his control. He expressed regret for the incident on social media and expressed his gratitude to fans who came from afar and family members who were eagerly waiting for the concert. He mentioned the possibility of rescheduling or permanently canceling the event, emphasizing his strong connection with his fans.
Facts/Trivia
- He began his rap career at the age of 11 and was soon creating mixtapes and performing locally. At the age of 25, L’Algérino became the first Marseille artist to be signed by the Parisian independent label Sinik Six-O-Nine.
- His music uniquely blends rap with Mediterranean and Algerian styles, often including elements of Raï music. His Algerian roots are evident in his energetic rhythms and melodies.
- Norwegian dance group Quick Style continues to wow online audiences with their dance moves. They came to attention for dancing to the Bollywood song “Kala Chashma” and revived the song in a new way in 2023. A video on Instagram showed them performing a dance to the popular song, accompanied by L’Algérino, which aroused great interest among fans.
- In his songs, he often explores social issues, such as immigrants and the struggles of disadvantaged groups in France, from his own life and urban experiences.
- As a French rapper of Algerian origin, L’Algérino’s influence is significant in representing North African culture and symbolizing multicultural harmony in France.
- He also appeared in Tal’s successful song “Le Sens de la Vie”.
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