The turning-point of Faudel's early career came at the age of 13 when he was spotted by Mohamed Mestar (aka Momo). Faudel then went on to appear at clubs throughout the Paris suburbs, performing covers of Khaled, Zahouania and Mami's greatest hits, accompanied by a pre-recorded backing tape. Faudel and "Les Etoiles du Rai" soon became a well-known fixture at the youth club and other local associations in Mantes-la-Jolie. Faudel certainly proved to be a quick and enthusiastic learner and, by the age of 12, the talented youngster had already formed his own group, "Les Etoiles du Rai" (The Rai Stars). It was Faudel's grandmother who was largely responsible for putting the young boy in touch with his Algerian roots and teaching him traditional Rai rhythms during the summer holidays. His seven brothers, all of them musicians, introduced him to soul and reggae at an early age, while his parents stocked the house with Rai cassettes.īut one of Faudel's greatest influences during his early years was his grandmother who performed regularly with the "meddahates" (groups of women musicians in Oran who play traditional music at weddings and other family occasions). Faudel grew up in a highly musical environment at home. His father, who was born in Chlef (Algeria) worked on the production line at the Renault car factory while his mother, who was also born in Algeria (in the village of Hennaya) worked as a cleaner. Rai star Faudel is typical of the New Rai Generation.įaudel Bellula - better known to fans as Faudel - was born on June 6th 1978 in the Paris suburb of Mantes-la-Jolie, where he grew up in the Val-Fourre neighbourhood. Indeeilld, a whole new generation of Rai musicians are now "made in France". The French capital and the surrounding suburbs have now become a rich breeding ground for young chebs seeking to emulate the examples of Khaled and Cheb Mami. Faced with repression and death threats in their homeland, a number of top Algerian Rai stars have now set up home in Paris and launched successful international careers from France. The French music scene, long renowned as a thriving centre for world music, has now become a refuge for Algerian Rai stars. He also has acted in a few roles, including Happenstance (Le Battement d'ailes du papillon) with Audrey Tautou. 2003) and, most recently, Mundial Corrida (2006). His other albums include Samra and his album Un Autre Soleil (released Sept. He has also performed with Khaled and Rachid Taha on the live album 1,2,3 Soleils. His debut album, Baida, catapulted him to fame. Faudel started to cover the popular tracks by Cheb Khaled and Cheb Mami at 12, after which he soon fronted the popular band "Les Etoiles du Rai". His first public singing experience was during a family wedding celebration in Oran, Algeria. He grew up in the suburbs of Paris, where he picked up his musical talents from his grandmother who taught him traditional Algerian music. That album was more mature & with good lyrics.Faudel (born Faudel Belloua on Jin Mantes-la-Jolie) is a French singer of Algerian descent, considered the "Prince of Rai". In 2006, Faudel released his fourth album Mundial Corrida, more French music-flavoured & giving up Oriental music. Those albums were a mix of flamenco, funk, reggae & salsa. He didn't give up music & released his second album Samra in 2001 & the follow-up Un Autre Soleil in 2003. In 1999, Faudel became an actor & appeared in films & on television. In September 1998, Faudel, Khaled & Rachid Taha all sang at the concert 1, 2, 3 Soleils in front of 15,000 people, an album was also released. The song "Tellement N'Brick" became a success the following year. In 1997, Faudel recorded his first album Baïda.
Faudel started his career & met various artists : MC Solaar, Cheb Mami & most of all, Khaled, who invited him to sing "Didi" in duet.
His first apperance on stage was in 1993, singing before Oihid. At 12, he entered his first band, Les Etoiles Du Raï, for weddings & parties. He discovered his passion for music during holidays in Algeria, with his grandmother teaching him traditional raï. Faudel Belloua is a French actor & singer, born on Jin Mantes-La-Jolie, France.
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