Cheb Khaled – Khaled

Produced in Los Angeles and Brussels by Don Was and Michael Brook, this self-titled release transformed Algerian Raï from an underground North African phenomenon into a global pop powerhouse. Driven by the colossal worldwide hit Didi, the album bridges Oran street percussion with funk bass, synthesiser grooves, and brass charts. Khaled's soulful, rasping vocal deliveries inject intense emotional warmth across every track.