Didi (song)
"Didi" (Arabic: دي دي, dī dī, pronounced [diː diː]) is an Arabic raï song written and performed by Algerian singer and musician Khaled, released in 1992. The song was the lead single from the singer's eponymous album Khaled.
"Didi" | ||||
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Single by Khaled | ||||
from the album Khaled | ||||
B-side | "Wajabek" | |||
Released | 1992 | |||
Recorded | MicroPLANT, Los Angeles, California, United States | |||
Genre | Raï | |||
Length | 3:20 | |||
Label | Barclay Records | |||
Songwriter(s) | Khaled | |||
Producer(s) | Don Was | |||
Khaled singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Didi" by Cheb Khaled on YouTube |
"Didi" peaked at number nine in the French Singles Chart and remained on the "Top 50" chart for 20 weeks, making it the first tune sung in Algerian Arabic to chart in France. It also topped the singles charts in Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. The song also became popular in India.
The music video was directed by Philippe Gautier. The song was one of the opening song for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
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