Abd al Malik (rapper)

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 year.

Discography

See also

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Biography portal
Music portal

References

  1. ^ 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