Soolking

Abderraouf Derradji (Arabic: عبد الرؤوف درّاجي‎; born 10 December 1989 in Hammamet, Algiers Province) is an Algerian rapper, singer and dancer better known as Soolking, having started under the pseudonym MC Sool until 2013 when he adopted the new artistic name. He incorporates reggae, soul, hip hop and Algerian raï in his music. Derradji was born in Algeria in a northern suburb of the capital Algiers, also known as Stouali . His father was a percussionist and he started very young in a rock band incorporating music and dance. He arrived to France in 2008, but returned to Algeria to be included in the Algerian rap formation Africa Jungle. The band released two albums. He returned to France in 2014 and released a collaborative mini album Jungle Soldat with his colleagues Jam Shaw and N'as Doz, and launching a solo career by 2016 and is signed to the lable Affranchis Music launched by Sofiane. He had initial success with "Milano" and "Guérilla" before a phenomenal success with "Dalida" being an homage to the singer and incorporating music from Dalida's "Parole Parole". On 2 Novembre 2018, Soolking released his debut solo album Fruit du démon that was certified gold in France. The singles "Guérilla" and "Dalida" were certified platinum.