L’Algérino is a famous rapper and singer from Algeria and France, known for blending rap and singing. |
He started his music career at 11 years old in Marseille’s Felix Pyat neighborhood. |
At 25, he became the first Marseille artist signed to the Parisian label Sinik Six-O-Nine. |
His musical journey was shaped by his childhood friend JUL and being discovered by IAM’s Akhenaton in 2001. |
In 2004, Akhenaton signed him to 361 Records. |
His debut album "Les derniers seront les premiers" came out in 2005 through Naïve Records. |
The album "Mentalité pirate" in 2007 featured popular tracks like "L’envie de vaincre" and "Fleur fanée". |
He released albums in 2010, 2011, 2014, and "Oriental Dream" in 2015 with Black Pearl Music. |
His seventh album "Banderas" was released in October 2016. |
In May 2017, he dropped the single "Les menottes (Tching Tchang Tchong)". |
His 2018 track "Va Bene" from the Taxi 5 soundtrack climbed to number 2 on the French charts. |
L’Algérino's music mixes rap with Mediterranean and Algerian sounds, including elements of Raï music. |
Norwegian dance group The Quick Style gained fame on Instagram for dancing to the Bollywood song "Kala Chashma" alongside L’Algérino in 2023. |
He often discusses social issues in his songs, drawing from his life experiences and urban environment. |
As an artist of Algerian-French heritage, he symbolizes North African culture in France, promoting multicultural harmony. |
He was featured in Tal’s popular song "Le Sens de la Vie". |