Kenza Farah (born 8 July 1986) is a Franco-Algerian singer-songwriter. Her album ''
Authentik'' won gold in its second week. It was followed up by ''
Avec le cœur'' and ''Trésor''.
Career
Kenza Farah was born on 8 July 1986 in
Béjaïa
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and grew up in the 15th arrondissement of Marseille. She has six siblings. At the age of 14, she began playing shows in neighborhoods and won singing contests. Followed by a singing competition, Farah met the producers who allowed her to record some songs in the studio, including "Mon Ange", "Trésor" and "Il ma trahie". She was noticed by the producer
Abdel.B, who produced her album from 2006 to 2007 with the independent record label Karismatik.
She is known for her collaborations with many artists such as
Sefyu
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Big Ali
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Psy 4 de la Rime,
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Alonzo
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Melissa M
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, Kayline and Nabila (of Karismatik),
Soprano
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Ahmed Chawki
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amongst others.
Discography
Albums
Singles
;Featured in
Mixtapes
References
External links
Official SiteKenza Farah's blog
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1986 births
Living people
French people of Berber descent
Algerian emigrants to France
French women singers
French women rappers
Hip hop singers
Kabyle people
French rhythm and blues singers
Soul singers
Women hip hop musicians
People from Béjaïa
Algerian expatriates in France
French people of Kabyle descent
Women hip hop singers