Khaled (album)

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Khaled
Studio album by Khaled
Released	1992
Recorded	MicroPLANT, Los Angeles, USA ICP Studios, Brussels, Belgium
Genre	Raï
Length	49:25
Label	Barclay Records
Producer(s)	Don Was and Michael Brook
Professional reviews
All Music Guide link
Khaled chronology
Kutché (1988)	Khaled (1992)	N'ssi N'ssi (1993)

Khaled, released in 1992, is Khaled's self titled album, which established his reputation as a superstar in France and around the world. The album was produced by Michael Brook and Don Was.

The album was primarily sung in Khaled's native Algerian Arabic dialect with the exception of "Ne m'en voulez pas", which was sung in French.

With its fast tempo and catchy tune, the song "Didi" was not only a huge hit but also a breakthrough. "Didi" rocketed to the top of the French Top 50 making it the first song recorded in Arabic to chart in France.

The album was re-released by Cohiba Music and Wrasse Records .

[edit] Track listing

1. "Didi" – 5:02
2. "El Arbi" – 3:35
3. "Wahrane" – 4:27
4. "Ragda" – 3:51
5. "El Ghatli" – 4:07
6. "Liah Liah" – 4:21
7. "Mauvais Sang" – 6:13
8. "Braya" – 4:46
9. "Ne m'en voulez pas" – 4:57
10. "Sbabi" – 4:05
11. "Harai" – 3:57