Origins & Early Life

Khaled Hadj Ibrahim (Arabic: خالد حاج إبرهيم, pronounced [ˈxaːlɪd ħaːdʒ ʔɪbraːˈhiːm]; born 29 February 1960), better known by his mononym Khaled (Arabic: خالد), is an Algerian raï musician. He began recording in his early teens under the name Cheb Khaled (شاب خالد, Arabic for "Young" Khaled, with "Cheb" as a common title for male raï singers). Khaled is one of the most important musicians in the history of Raï music in his native Algeria and is one the world's best-known African singers. To date, Khaled has sold over 80.5 million albums (10 diamond, platinum, and gold) worldwide, making him the bestselling Arabic-language singer in history.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

Among his most famous songs are "Aïcha", "Didi", "El Arbi", "Abdel Kader", "La Poupée qui fait non", "Wahran Wahran", "Bakhta", "C'est la vie", and "Alech Taadi". He holds the Guinness World Record for best-selling artist of raï music. Forbes has consistently placed Khaled in the top celebrities of Arab Music, and placed him at high ranks for years Khaled was born on 29 February 1960 in Oran's Sidi-El-Houari neighborhood, French Algeria. His rise to national fame was mainly due to the efforts of Lieutenant-Colonel...

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The historical impact and works continue to influence the modern world.

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