Soolking
Soolking (real name Abderraouf Derradji), born on December 10, 1989, in El Hammamet, Algeria, is a rapper, singer, and songwriter, known for blending rap, raï, pop, and Afrotrap with emotional and energetic performances.
He rose to international fame with hits like “Guérilla” and “Dalida”, followed by albums Fruit du démon (2018) and Vintage (2020), achieving multi-platinum success and millions of streams worldwide.
Celebrated for his versatility, cinematic style, and connection to Algerian roots, Soolking has become a leading figure in Francophone music, inspiring a new generation of artists.
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Wael Jassar
Wael Jassar (Arabic: وائل جسّار) is a Lebanese singer, born on November 22, 1976, in Bekaa, Lebanon. He is widely recognized as one of the most respected and beloved voices in Arabic music, admired for his emotional delivery, soft romantic style, and commitment to authentic Arabic melodies.
From a very young age, Wael showed remarkable vocal talent. He began singing at school and in local festivals, impressing audiences with his natural ability to interpret classical Arabic songs by legends such as Abdel Halim Hafez and Warda Al-Jazairia. His passion for music led him to participate in several Lebanese TV and radio talent programs, where his unique voice began to attract attention.
Wael Jassar’s first breakthrough came in the early 2000s, when he released his debut album Ma Yohimmak, which introduced his signature blend of romantic pop and traditional Arabic sound. However, his true rise to stardom happened with his later albums such as El Gharam El Mostaheel and Allah Ykhalleek Li Ahbak, which became massive hits across the Arab world.
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Haifa Wehbe
Haifa Wehbe (Arabic: هيفاء وهبي, born March 10, 1972, in Mahrouna, South Lebanon) is a Lebanese singer, actress, and model, widely recognized as one of the most glamorous and controversial stars in the Arab world. Known for her striking beauty, bold personality, and captivating stage presence, Haifa has played a major role in reshaping the image of Arab pop music and entertainment, blending femininity, modernity, and artistic daring.
Haifa began her career as a model in her early teens. Her beauty and elegance quickly attracted attention, and she went on to win several local beauty titles, including Miss South Lebanon. She gained regional fame after competing in the Miss Lebanon pageant, where she was later disqualified due to her marital status — but the exposure launched her into stardom and opened doors to the entertainment industry.
In the late 1990s, Haifa appeared in numerous television commercials and music videos, becoming a familiar face in the Arab media scene. Her major breakthrough came in 2002 when she released her debut album, Huwa El-Zaman (It’s Time). The album, featuring the hit single “Agoul Ahwak”, introduced her as one of the first female artists in the Arab world to embrace a sensual and glamorous pop image — a daring move that revolutionized Arabic music videos.
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Cheb Khaled
Khaled Hadj Ibrahim, known professionally as Cheb Khaled, was born on February 29, 1960, in Sidi El Houari, a district of Oran, Algeria. Often referred to as the “King of Raï”, Khaled is widely recognized as one of the most influential and internationally acclaimed North African singers of all time. His music, which fuses traditional Algerian raï with pop, rock, and world music, has played a key role in introducing the genre to global audiences.
Khaled began singing at a very young age. Growing up in Oran — the birthplace of the raï genre — he was immersed in a vibrant musical culture that mixed Bedouin folk, French chanson, Spanish rhythms, and Arab-Andalusian influences. At just 14 years old, he recorded his first songs under the name Cheb Khaled (“Cheb” meaning “young” in Arabic, distinguishing him from older, established raï performers known as “Cheikh”).
In the early 1980s, Khaled’s energetic performances and bold lyrics, which often addressed love, freedom, and social issues, helped modernize the traditional raï style. His songs were rebellious, youthful, and full of life — resonating with a generation of Algerians seeking expression and change. Hits like Trig Lycée, El H’mam, and Hada Raykoum made him a household name across Algeria.
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Majed el mohandes
Majed Al Mohandes (also spelled Majid Al Muhandis, Al Mohandis) is a Iraqi singer and composer, also holding Saudi citizenship.
He was born on October 25, 1971 in Baghdad, Iraq.
Early in his career, the poet Aziz El Rassam gave him the nickname “Al Mohandes” (which means The Engineer) because Majed had studied aeronautical engineering.
Majed’s breakthrough came with his first album “Wa7echni Mout” (I Miss You to Death), which expressed his deep attachment to his Iraqi roots.
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