Aïcha

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1996 song by Khaled

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::summary 1996 song by Khaled ::

::data[format=table title="Infobox song"]

FieldValue
nameAïcha
coveraicha_khaled.jpg
typesingle
artistKhaled
albumSahra
released1996
genreRaï
length4:19
labelBarclay
writer{{flatlist
producerJean-Jacques Goldman
prev_titleBakhta
prev_year1995
next_titleLe jour viendra
next_year1997
misc
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::callout[type=note] the song ::

| name = Aïcha | cover = aicha_khaled.jpg | alt = | type = single | artist = Khaled | album = Sahra | released = 1996 | recorded = | studio = | venue = | genre = Raï | length = 4:19 | label = Barclay | writer = {{flatlist|

  • Jean-Jacques Goldman
  • Khaled | producer = Jean-Jacques Goldman | prev_title = Bakhta | prev_year = 1995 | next_title = Le jour viendra | next_year = 1997 | misc = Aïcha "Aïcha" ( , ; , ; ) 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.

Lyrics

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 are all in French, as well as an Arabic verse sung by Khaled.

Track listings

German maxi-CD single

  1. "Aïcha" (bilingual version) — 4:20
  2. "Aïcha" — 4:20
  3. "Sratli" — 4:33

Charts

Weekly charts

::data[format=table] | Chart (1996–1997) | Peak position | |---|---| ::

Year-end charts

::data[format=table]

Chart (1996)Position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)7
France (SNEP)4
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)84
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::data[format=table]

Chart (1997)Position
Germany (Media Control)59
Romania (Romanian Top 100)80
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Certifications

Outlandish version

| name = Aicha | cover = Aicha-outlandish.jpg | alt = | type = single | artist = Outlandish | album = Bread & Barrels of Water | released = | recorded = | studio = | venue = | genre = | length = 4:37 | label =

  • RCA
  • BMG Denmark | writer =
  • Carsten Mortensen
  • Isam Bachiri
  • Jean-Jacques Goldman
  • Roger Lenny Martinez
  • Waqas Ali Qadri | producer =
  • Mintman
  • Outlandish | prev_title = Gritty | prev_year = 2002 | next_title = Man binder os på mund og hånd | next_year = 2004 | misc = 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 and performed by Mintman, along with the band. 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

Weekly charts

::data[format=table] | Chart (2003) | Peak position | |---|---| | Europe (Eurochart Hot 100) | 4 | | Hungary (Editors' Choice Top 40) | 35 | | Romania (Romanian Top 100) | 1 | ::

Year-end charts

::data[format=table]

Chart (2003)Position
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)17
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)74
Germany (Media Control GfK)7
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)13
Netherlands (Single Top 100)21
Romania (Romanian Top 100)29
Sweden (Topplistan)6
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)4
::

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.
  • A zouk version was made by Kassav'
  • A salsa version was made by Africando
  • A cappella versions by Penn Masala, Stanford Raagapella, Alaa Wardi, and Aquabella
  • Indian/Dubai based singer, Rayshad Rauf adapted Outlandish's chorus part in one of his Mashups Don't,
  • A nasheed (Islamic) version by Omar Esa

It has been adapted to several other languages:

References

References

  1. Khaled [[Ya-Rayi]] bonus DVD credits
  2. {{YouTube. D2DPa1eGMpo. Music video of the original single by Khaled
  3. "Rapports annuels 1996". [[Ultratop]].
  4. "Tops de L'année {{!}} Top Singles 1996". [[SNEP]].
  5. "Top 100–Jaaroverzicht van 1996". [[Dutch Top 40]].
  6. "Top 100 Single–Jahrescharts 1997". [[GfK Entertainment]].
  7. "Romanian Top 100 Singles Airplay – Top of the Year 1997". [[Romanian Top 100]].
  8. (12 July 2003). "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles".
  9. "2003/42. heti Editors' Choice Top 40 slágerlista". [[Association of Hungarian Record Companies.
  10. "Arhiva romanian top 100: Editia 43, saptamina 10.11 – 16.11, 2003". [[Romanian Top 100]].
  11. "Jahreshitparade Singles 2003".
  12. "Jaaroverzichten 2003". Ultratop.
  13. "Top 100 Single–Jahrescharts 2003". [[GfK Entertainment]].
  14. "Top 100–Jaaroverzicht van 2003". Dutch Top 40.
  15. "Jaaroverzichten – Single 2003". MegaCharts.
  16. "Topul anului 2003". Romanian Top 100.
  17. "Årslista Singlar – År 2003". Sverigetopplistan.
  18. "Schweizer Jahreshitparade 2003".
  19. . Video of the song on Youtube with name of the song and Brazilian telenovela Por Amor]
  20. (December 2013). "Cheb Khaled - Aicha (Cover by Alaa Wardi)".
  21. (15 September 2016). "Don't (Ed Sheeran Mashup) - Rayshad Rauf #rayshadrauf #edsheeran #mashup #aicha".
  22. [https://www.facebook.com/muayadjajo Muayad Jajo's] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA4WAw_tdG4 "Aicha"] on [https://www.youtube.com/ YouTube] (© [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Elite-Studios/432191416918963 Elite Studios]: August 2014)
  23. (19 October 2018). "Moe Phoenix - Aicha (Official Video)".
  24. (25 October 2019). "Cheb Khaled-Aicha cover by Ayisha Elseenya (French, Arabic, English, Chinese)".

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