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In 2013, he engaged on a tour entitled ''L'art et la révolte'', a tribute to the famous French writer and philosopher [[Albert Camus]]. It is a musical arrangement in which Abd al Malik sings, raps and recites texts from Camus or largely inspired by Camus, accompanied by classical orchestra<ref>[http://videos.arte.tv/fr/videos/musique-abd-al-malik-chante-camus--7384974.html ARTe: Abd al Malik chante Camus] {{fr icon}}</ref><ref>[http://www.lestheatres.net/fr/saison-2013/56/lart-et-la-revolte-librement-inspire-dalbert-camus Les Théàtres: ''L'art et la révolte'' (librement inspiré d'Albert Camus]</ref> mostly based on Camus' ''L'Envers et l'Endroit''.<ref>[http://www.leparisien.fr/flash-actualite-culture/abd-al-malik-slame-albert-camus-13-03-2013-2637925.php Le Parisien: Abd al Malik slame Albert Camus] {{fr icon}}</ref>
In 2013, he engaged on a tour entitled ''L'art et la révolte'', a tribute to the famous French writer and philosopher [[Albert Camus]]. It is a musical arrangement in which Abd al Malik sings, raps and recites texts from Camus or largely inspired by Camus, accompanied by classical orchestra<ref>[http://videos.arte.tv/fr/videos/musique-abd-al-malik-chante-camus--7384974.html ARTe: Abd al Malik chante Camus] {{fr icon}}</ref><ref>[http://www.lestheatres.net/fr/saison-2013/56/lart-et-la-revolte-librement-inspire-dalbert-camus Les Théàtres: ''L'art et la révolte'' (librement inspiré d'Albert Camus]</ref> mostly based on Camus' ''L'Envers et l'Endroit''.<ref>[http://www.leparisien.fr/flash-actualite-culture/abd-al-malik-slame-albert-camus-13-03-2013-2637925.php Le Parisien: Abd al Malik slame Albert Camus] {{fr icon}}</ref>


Also in 2013, he published a book, ''L'Islam au secours de la République'' to be followed in 2014 with a film ''Qu'Allah bénisse la France''.
Also in 2013, he published a book, ''L'Islam au secours de la République'' to be followed in 2014 with a film ''Qu'Allah bénisse la France'' based on his own book of same title published in 2004 that won Belgian Laurence Trân Prize in 2005. He has also authored ''La guerre des banlieues n'aura pas lieu'' in 2009.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
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==Bibliography==
==Bibliography==
*2004: ''Qu'Allah béisse la République'', Éditions Albin Michel
*2013: ''L'Islam au secours de la République''
*2013: ''L'Islam au secours de la République''


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Abd Al Malik
Background information
Birth nameRégis Fayette-Mikano
Born (1975-03-14) March 14, 1975 (age 49)
Paris, France
OriginFrench of Congolese origin
GenresRap
Occupation(s)Rapper, slam poet, songwriter, author
Years active1988–present
LabelsAtmosphériques
Websitewww.abdalmalik.fr

Abd al Malik, born Régis Fayette-Mikano (Paris, 14 March 1975), is a French rapper and spoken word artist of Congolese origin. He has also authored books in French language.

He took part in the group NAP (New African Poets).[1] He is signed with Universal Music France.

Born in Paris in 1975, Abd al Malik, he and his six brothers and sisters moved to Brazzaville, Congo, from 1977 to 1981, before coming back to Strasbourg, France.

In 2006, he won the Prix Constantin, an annual French music prize awarded to the best album of an artist who has come to prominence during the course of the past decade.

In 2013, he engaged on a tour entitled L'art et la révolte, a tribute to the famous French writer and philosopher Albert Camus. It is a musical arrangement in which Abd al Malik sings, raps and recites texts from Camus or largely inspired by Camus, accompanied by classical orchestra[2][3] mostly based on Camus' L'Envers et l'Endroit.[4]

Also in 2013, he published a book, L'Islam au secours de la République to be followed in 2014 with a film Qu'Allah bénisse la France based on his own book of same title published in 2004 that won Belgian Laurence Trân Prize in 2005. He has also authored La guerre des banlieues n'aura pas lieu in 2009.

Personal life

In 1999, Régis Fayette-Mikano converted to Islam taking the name Abd al Malik. He is married to French Moroccan singer Wallen, with whom he has a child.

Bibliography

  • 2004: Qu'Allah béisse la République, Éditions Albin Michel
  • 2013: L'Islam au secours de la République

Discography

Albums

Year Album Peak positions Certification
FR
[5] 		BEL
(Wa) 		SWI
2004 Le face à face des cœurs 155  –  –
2006 Gibraltar 13 50 97
2008 Dante 11 48 66
2011 Dante 22 70  –

Singles

Year Single Peak positions Album
FR
[5] 		BEL
(Wa)
2011 "Mon amour"
(feat. Wallen) 		67 2
(Ultratip) 		Château Rouge

Filmography

  • 2014: Qu'Allah benisse la France

See also

References

  1. ^ Ankeny, Jason. "Biography: Abd Al Malik". AMG. Retrieved 20 May 2010.
  2. ^ ARTe: Abd al Malik chante Camus Template:Fr icon
  3. ^ Les Théàtres: L'art et la révolte (librement inspiré d'Albert Camus
  4. ^ Le Parisien: Abd al Malik slame Albert Camus Template:Fr icon
  5. ^ a b "Abd al Malik discography". lescharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 14 October 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
New award Victoires de la Musique
Urban music album of the year
Gibraltar
by Abd Al Malik
2007 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Victoires de la Musique
Male group or artist of the year
2008 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Victoires de la Musique
Urban music album of the year
Dante
by Abd Al Malik
2009 		Succeeded by
L'arme de paix
by Oxmo Puccino
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