Dj Arafat
An influential Ivorian DJ, singer, and producer, DJ Arafat (born Ange Didier Houon) became a fixture of the coupé-décalé movement in the early 2010s and remained at the fore of the scene until his death in 2019. Known for his signature blend of dance, R&B, and hip-hop, Arafat released 11 albums and a stockpile of singles throughout his 15-year career, including the hits "Dosabado," "Kpangor," "Zoropoto," "Enfant Beni," and "Moto, Moto." He took home the best artist of the year award at the 2016 and 2017 Coupé-Decalé Awards.
Born in the Abdijan suburb of Yopougon and the son of popular singer, musician, and sound engineer Pierre Houon, Arafat started DJing at the age of 14. Taking his moniker from Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat -- a nickname given to him by some Lebanese friends -- he began releasing records in the early 2000s. By 2009, he had become one of the most popular African artists in Francophone countries across the world and had begun to find success in other regions as well, with the BBC describing him as the "king" of coupé-décalé. Subsequent efforts like Kpankaka (2012) and Renaissance (2018) continued to resonate with fans, but tragedy was just around the corner. A hardcore motorcycle enthusiast, Arafat had one of his biggest hits in early 2019 with the single "Moto Moto." Sadly, he passed away later that August from injuries sustained from a motorbike accident.
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Diskografie
37 Album, -en • Geordnet nach Bestseller
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Renaissance
Pop - Erschienen bei Universal Music Africa am 28.12.2018
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Best Of DJ Arafat
Electronic - Erschienen bei Obouo Productions am 12.08.2022
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Pandou Koule
Pop - Erschienen bei Universal Music Africa am 21.09.2018
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Enfant béni
World Music - Erschienen bei Universal Music Division Polydor France am 15.09.2017
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Femmes
World Music - Erschienen bei Obouo Productions am 26.08.2005
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Renaissance
Pop - Erschienen bei Universal Music Africa am 28.12.2018
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Yorogang
World Music - Erschienen bei Universal Music Division Polydor France am 09.09.2016
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Kpankaka
Afrika - Erschienen bei Obouo Productions am 10.12.2012
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Gladiator
World Music - Erschienen bei Tori Publishing am 25.10.2010
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Yorogang, Vol. 1
World Music - Erschienen bei Akwaba am 20.12.2013
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Yorogang Vol. 2
World Music - Erschienen bei Akwaba am 24.12.2013
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Kong
World Music - Erschienen bei Universal Music Africa am 26.01.2020
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Moto Moto
Pop - Erschienen bei Universal Music Africa am 17.05.2019
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Commandant zabra
World Music - Erschienen bei Obouo Music am 23.04.2012
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Faisons la fête
World Music - Erschienen bei Obouo Productions am 20.06.2011
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Faut chercher pour toi
Pop - Erschienen bei Universal Music Africa am 15.12.2017
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Mouvement Patata
Dj Arafat, Mr Behi, JM on the Track
Verschiedenes - Erschienen bei Mr Behi am 12.08.2024
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Dosabado
World Music - Erschienen bei Universal Music Africa am 21.06.2018
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