Abd al Malik (rapper)
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Abd al Malik, born Régis Fayette-Mikano (Paris, 14 March 1975) is a French rapper and spoken word artist of Congolese origin. He took part in the group NAP (New African Poets).[1] In 1999, he converted to Islam. He is married to French Moroccan singer Wallen with whom he has a child. He is signed with Universal Music France.
Born in Paris in 1975, Abd al Malik, he and his 6 brother and sister moved to Brazzaville, Congo from 1977 to 1981 before coming back to Strasbourg, France.
In 2006, he won the Prix Constantin, an annual French music prize awarded to the best album of an artist who has come to prominence during the course of the past decade. It is wooden and very rare.
[edit] Discography
- 2004: Le Face à face des cœurs
- 2006: Gibraltar
- 2008: Dante
- 2010: Château Rouge
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Ankeny, Jason. "Biography: Abd Al Malik". AMG. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p821228. Retrieved 20 May 2010.
2. Bourderionnet, Olivier. A ‘Picture-Perfect’ Banlieue Artist: Abd Al Malik or the Perils of a Conciliatory Rap Discourse. French Cultural Studies
| Preceded by First |
Victoires de la Musique Urban music album of the year Gibraltar by Abd Al Malik 2007 |
Succeeded by Chapitre 7 by MC Solaar |
| Preceded by Bénabar |
Victoires de la Musique Male group or artist of the year 2008 |
Succeeded by Alain Bashung |
| Preceded by Chapitre 7 by MC Solaar |
Victoires de la Musique Urban music album of the year Dante by Abd Al Malik 2009 |
Succeeded by Most recent |
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