DJ Abdel
Encyclopedia
Lamriq Abdel better known as DJ Abdel (born in Saint-Pierre-les-Nemours
, Seine et Marne, France
) is a French
DJ
of Moroccan
origin and producer playing hip hop
, funk
and contemporary R&B
on major French radio stations.
DJ Abdel became known through his musical participation in the French Canal+
television show Nulle Part Ailleurs as a member of its band. He joined Dee Nasty
and the dance troupe "Black Blanc Beur" (also known as B3) in touring. He also collaborated with DJ Cut Killer
in forming "Double H Productions" that produced many albums most notably for 113, a French hip hop group with African and Caribbean roots.
He has broadcast music mixes on several French radio stations including on his own daily show on Fun Radio
. He DJs in NRJ
with a weekly show "Master Mix" and 1-hour weekly show on FG DJ Radio. His musical style is a mix of hip hop
, of funk
and contemporary R&B
.
He wrote the musical parts for the French sitcom H and French animated series Funky Cops
. He also took part in writing music materials for films including Zak Fishman’s Gamer, Fabrice Genstal’s La Squale, Thomas Girou's sequel of La Vérité si je mens ! and in 2005 Merzak Allouache
's Bab el web.
In October 2007, DJ Abdel officiated at the French Star Academy, on TF1
, as Official DJ.
Mixes
Saint-Pierre-lès-Nemours
Saint-Pierre-lès-Nemours is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France.-External links:* * *...
, Seine et Marne, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
) is a French
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
DJ
Disc jockey
A disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience. Originally, "disc" referred to phonograph records, not the later Compact Discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter the medium.There are several types of disc jockeys...
of Moroccan
Morocco
Morocco , officially the Kingdom of Morocco , is a country located in North Africa. It has a population of more than 32 million and an area of 710,850 km², and also primarily administers the disputed region of the Western Sahara...
origin and producer playing hip hop
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
, funk
Funk
Funk is a music genre that originated in the mid-late 1960s when African American musicians blended soul music, jazz and R&B into a rhythmic, danceable new form of music. Funk de-emphasizes melody and harmony and brings a strong rhythmic groove of electric bass and drums to the foreground...
and contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...
on major French radio stations.
DJ Abdel became known through his musical participation in the French Canal+
Canal+
Canal+ is a French premium pay television channel launched in 1984. It is 80% owned by the Canal+ Group, which in turn is owned by Vivendi SA. The channel broadcasts several kinds of programming, mostly encrypted...
television show Nulle Part Ailleurs as a member of its band. He joined Dee Nasty
Dee Nasty
Dee Nasty is a DJ, producer, and Hip-Hop pioneer in Paris, France. Dee Nasty, the Parisian father of Hip Hop, is one of Radio Nova’s original DJs. Dee Nasty is best known for producing France’s first Hip Hop record.- Career :...
and the dance troupe "Black Blanc Beur" (also known as B3) in touring. He also collaborated with DJ Cut Killer
Cut Killer
Anouar Hajoui better known as DJ Cut Killer or just Cut Killer is a renowned French DJ of Moroccan origin with a versatile repertoire of hip hop and rap....
in forming "Double H Productions" that produced many albums most notably for 113, a French hip hop group with African and Caribbean roots.
He has broadcast music mixes on several French radio stations including on his own daily show on Fun Radio
Fun Radio (France)
Fun Radio is a French network of FM radio stations created on 2 October 1985 and dedicated to R&B, Dance music, Electro music and House music, operating on 250 different frequencies across France. The station belongs to RTL Group as do its sisters stations RTL and RTL2...
. He DJs in NRJ
NRJ Radio
NRJ French multimedia group based in Paris. Since its foundation in 1981 as a French pop music radio station it has grown and evolved to become the NRJ Group...
with a weekly show "Master Mix" and 1-hour weekly show on FG DJ Radio. His musical style is a mix of hip hop
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
, of funk
Funk
Funk is a music genre that originated in the mid-late 1960s when African American musicians blended soul music, jazz and R&B into a rhythmic, danceable new form of music. Funk de-emphasizes melody and harmony and brings a strong rhythmic groove of electric bass and drums to the foreground...
and contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...
.
He wrote the musical parts for the French sitcom H and French animated series Funky Cops
Funky Cops
Funky Cops is a French animated series about two cops in San Francisco during the 1970s. In the US it was licensed by 4Kids Entertainment and aired on the Fox Box but was canceled quickly due to dismal ratings and is now an online exclusive in the US. The rest of the series was later seen online...
. He also took part in writing music materials for films including Zak Fishman’s Gamer, Fabrice Genstal’s La Squale, Thomas Girou's sequel of La Vérité si je mens ! and in 2005 Merzak Allouache
Merzak Allouache
Merzak Allouache is an Algerian film director and screenwriter. He has directed 16 films since 1976. His 1996 film Salut cousin! was submitted to the 69th Academy Awards in the category for Best Foreign Language Film....
's Bab el web.
In October 2007, DJ Abdel officiated at the French Star Academy, on TF1
TF1
TF1 is a national French TV channel, controlled by TF1 Group, whose major share-holder is Bouygues. TF1's average market share of 24% makes it the most popular domestic network...
, as Official DJ.
Albums
- 2001: A L'Ancienne 1
- 2002: A L'Ancienne 2
- 2011: Evolution 2011
Mixes
- Collectif Rap 2 (mixed by DJ Abdel and DJ Djel) (1999)
- R'n'B 2000 International (mixed by Cut KillerCut KillerAnouar Hajoui better known as DJ Cut Killer or just Cut Killer is a renowned French DJ of Moroccan origin with a versatile repertoire of hip hop and rap....
and DJ Abdel) (2000) - Hip Hop Party Soul V (with DJ Cut KillerCut KillerAnouar Hajoui better known as DJ Cut Killer or just Cut Killer is a renowned French DJ of Moroccan origin with a versatile repertoire of hip hop and rap....
) - Total R'N'B 1
- Total R'N'B 2
- Hip Hop Party Soul VI
Singles
- 2001: "Only Thing I Need" feat. Jérome Prister & Doudou Masta (#61 FRA)
- 2002: "Let's boogie" (–)
- 2003: "Funky cops" (–)
- 2008: "All We Need" DJ Abdel - Loïs Andréa - Big Ali (#65 FRA)
- 2011: "Funk You" DJ Abdel & Mister YouMister YouYounes Latifi , better known by his stage name Mister You, is a French rapper of Moroccan origin and known for his freestyles and big collaborations with other rap and urban artists....
feat. Francisco (#12 FRA) - 2011: "C'est ma life" feat. SopranoSoprano (rapper)Soprano, born Saïd M'Roubaba in Marseille on 14 January 1979 is a French rapper of Comorian descent. He was a part of the rap group Psy 4 de la Rime...
(#26 FRA) - 2011: "Donnez-nous de la funk" feat. Wati Funk (–)
- 2011: "Bye Bye Sonyé" feat. Indila (–)
- 2011: "Pas de nouvelle, bonne nouvelle" feat. Maitre Gims and Black Mesrimes (#84 FRA)
Film Soundtracks
- 1998: H (TV series) (composer)
- 2001: La vérité si je mens! 2 (composer)
- 2005: Bab el web (composer)
- 2006: Arthur et les Minimoys