Aïcha

Aïcha

Aïcha

1996 song by Khaled

For other uses and variants of the name, see Aisha (disambiguation) and Aisha (given name).

"Aïcha" (/aɪˈiːʃə/; French: [a.iʃa]; Arabic: عائشة, ʿāʾisha, [ʕaːʔiʃa]; Algerian Arabic: عايشة) is a song written by French singer-songwriter Jean-Jacques Goldman, performed by Algerian raï artist Khaled. In 1996, the song was released as a single containing two versions: a French version and a bilingual version sung in both French and Arabic. The Arabic lyrics were written by Khaled. On his 1996 album Sahra, the bilingual version is featured. The song's music video, which also uses the mixed language version, was directed by Sarah Moon.[1][2]

Quick Facts Single by Khaled, from the album Sahra ...

Lyrics / theme

The song's lyrics are about a woman named Aïcha, who is being wooed by a man. He promises her pearls, jewels, poems, and other luxuries and romantic things, which she declines.

The lyrics were all in French, as well as an Arabic verse sung by Khaled.

Track listings

French CD single and French Promo 12"
  1. "Aïcha" — 4:20
  2. "Aïcha" (version mixte) — 4:20
German Maxi CD single
  1. "Aïcha" (bilingual version) — 4:20
  2. "Aïcha" — 4:20
  3. "Sratli" — 4:33

Charts

More information Chart (1996–1997), Peak position ...

Outlandish version

Quick Facts "Aicha", Single by Outlandish ...

In June 2003, Danish hip hop band Outlandish released an English version of the song, "Aicha", that was included on their album Bread & Barrels of Water (2002). Their version was produced by the band along with Mintman. The song peaked at number one in Germany, the Netherlands, Romania, Sweden, and Switzerland and became a top-10 hit in Austria, Flanders, and Norway. A video was also shot for the single.

Track listings

CD maxi

  1. "Aicha" (4:37)
  2. "Aicha" (Mintman Remix) (4:34)
  3. "Aicha" (Instrumental) (4:08)
  4. Outlandish feat. Majid & Asmaá – "El Moro" (5:24)

Charts

More information Chart (2003), Peak position ...

Other versions

The original song has since been remade by several singers and bands:

  • The French version was performed by Khaled with fellow Raï singer Faudel at the famous 1998 1,2,3 Soleils concert in Paris
  • Between 1996-1997, the Egyptian-born Brazilian singer Gilbert performed the song. The song was part of 1997-1998 Brazilian telenovela Por Amor soundtrack.[28]
  • A zouk version was made by Kassav'
  • A salsa version was made by Africando
  • A cappella versions by Penn Masala, Stanford Raagapella, Alaa Wardi,[29] and Aquabella
  • Indian/Dubai based singer, Rayshad Rauf adapted Outlandish's chorus part in one of his Mashups Don't,[30]
  • A nasheed (Islamic) version by Omar Esa

It has been adapted to several other languages:

See also

References

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    Khaled Ya-Rayi bonus DVD credits
  2. [2]
    Music video of the original single by Khaled on YouTube
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    "Single top 100 over 1997" (PDF) (in Dutch). Top40. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 December 2011. Retrieved 22 April 2010.
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    1996 Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart Ultratop.be Archived 18 October 2014 at the Wayback Machine (Retrieved 20 April 2008)
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    1996 French Singles Chart Disqueenfrance.com Archived 17 October 2005 at the Wayback Machine (Retrieved 20 April 2008)
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  28. [28]
    Video of the song on Youtube with name of the song and Brazilian telenovela Por Amor
  29. [29]
    Cheb Khaled - Aicha (Cover by Alaa Wardi), retrieved 3 December 2015
  30. [30]
    Don't (Ed Sheeran Mashup) - Rayshad Rauf #rayshadrauf #edsheeran #mashup #aicha, retrieved 20 September 2016
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    Muayad Jajo's "Aicha" on YouTube (© Elite Studios: August 2014)
  32. [32]
    Moe Phoenix - Aicha (Official Video), retrieved 10 April 2022
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    Cheb Khaled-Aicha cover by Ayisha Elseenya (French, Arabic, English, Chinese), retrieved 10 April 2022
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