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 six brothers and sisters 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.
Discography [edit]
- 2004: Le Face à face des cœurs
- 2006: Gibraltar
- 2008: Dante
- 2011: Château Rouge
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References [edit]
- ^ Ankeny, Jason. "Biography: Abd Al Malik". AMG. Retrieved 20 May 2010.
| New award | 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 L'arme de paix by Oxmo Puccino |
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