Khaled (album)

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Khaled
by Khaled
Released	1992
Recorded	MicroPLANT, Los Angeles, USA ICP Studios, Brussels, Belgium
Genre(s)	Raï
Length	49:25
Label	Barclay Record
Producer	Don Was and Michael Brook
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.

[edit/عدّل] 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