Quick Info
| Profession | Rapper and singer |
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| Nationality | French-Algerian |
| Date of Birth | 02/05/1981 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | Marseille, France |
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Bio/Wiki
| L'Algérino, born Samir Djoghlal, is a French-Algerian rapper and singer from Marseille's Félix Pyat district. | |
| His family originated from Khenchela, Algeria, from the Chaoui-Berber tribes. | |
| He is a leading exponent of the Marseille hip-hop community and fuses French rap with North African rhythms and traditional Algerian music, including elements of Raï. | |
| His music video for 'Banderas' has been viewed more than 45 million times. | |
| He has acted in various French films and TV shows, though music remains his primary focus. | |
| He is known for addressing social issues through his music and using his platform for political activism. |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Grey |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| He began rapping at age 11 in the Félix Pyat neighborhood of Marseille. | |
| He was a childhood friend of rapper JUL. | |
| He was discovered in 2001 by Akhenaton, a member of the influential IAM group, who signed him to 361 Recordz and gave him the stage name L'Algérino. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Siblings | Aimene |
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| Spouse | He is not married. |
Career
| Debut | Les derniers seront les premiers (album) (2005) |
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| Early Groups | B-Vice Junior, 45 Niggaz |
| Record Labels | 361 Recordz, Sinik Six-O-Nine (609), Warner Bros. affiliate |
| Notable Collaborations | Psy 4 de la Rime, Tal (featured on 'Le Sens de la Vie') |
| Major Albums | Mentalité Pirate (2007), C'est correct, International, Oriental Dream (2015) |
| Notable Singles | T'sais c'est qui qui cause?, Block Party (with Psy 4 de la Rime), Banderas (2016), Les menottes (Tching Tchang Tchong) (2017), Va Bene (2018) |
| Chart Success | Va Bene from Taxi 5 soundtrack reached number 2 on French charts in 2018 |
| Milestone | At age 25, became the first Marseille artist signed to an independent Parisian label (Sinik Six-O-Nine) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. L’Algérino is a famous rapper and singer from Algeria and France, known for blending rap and singing. | |
| 2. He started his music career at 11 years old in Marseille’s Felix Pyat neighborhood. | |
| 3. At 25, he became the first Marseille artist signed to the Parisian label Sinik Six-O-Nine. | |
| 4. His musical journey was shaped by his childhood friend JUL and being discovered by IAM’s Akhenaton in 2001. | |
| 5. In 2004, Akhenaton signed him to 361 Records. | |
| 6. His debut album "Les derniers seront les premiers" came out in 2005 through Naïve Records. | |
| 7. The album "Mentalité pirate" in 2007 featured popular tracks like "L’envie de vaincre" and "Fleur fanée". | |
| 8. He released albums in 2010, 2011, 2014, and "Oriental Dream" in 2015 with Black Pearl Music. | |
| 9. His seventh album "Banderas" was released in October 2016. | |
| 10. In May 2017, he dropped the single "Les menottes (Tching Tchang Tchong)". | |
| 11. His 2018 track "Va Bene" from the Taxi 5 soundtrack climbed to number 2 on the French charts. | |
| 12. L’Algérino's music mixes rap with Mediterranean and Algerian sounds, including elements of Raï music. | |
| 13. Norwegian dance group The Quick Style gained fame on Instagram for dancing to the Bollywood song "Kala Chashma" alongside L’Algérino in 2023. | |
| 14. He often discusses social issues in his songs, drawing from his life experiences and urban environment. | |
| 15. As an artist of Algerian-French heritage, he symbolizes North African culture in France, promoting multicultural harmony. | |
| 16. He was featured in Tal’s popular song "Le Sens de la Vie". | |
| 17. In 2001, Akhenaton signed him to 361 Records. |