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C'est la vie

Khaled · 2012

43 min · 12 tracks · jazz · raï

A vibrant fusion of traditional raï with contemporary pop rhythms, celebrating life's joys and sorrows.

C'est la vie is an album by Khaled, released in 2012. A vibrant fusion of traditional raï with contemporary pop rhythms, celebrating life's joys and sorrows. 'C'est la vie' achieved significant commercial success, reaching high positions on charts across Europe and North Africa. The title track became a summer anthem in many countries, further solidifying Khaled's status as the 'King of Raï' and helping to popularize this genre outside its traditional borders. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does C'est la vie sound like?

A vibrant fusion of traditional raï with contemporary pop rhythms, celebrating life's joys and sorrows. Rooted in jazz and raï.

What makes C'est la vie by Khaled notable?

'C'est la vie' achieved significant commercial success, reaching high positions on charts across Europe and North Africa. The title track became a summer anthem in many countries, further solidifying Khaled's status as the 'King of Raï' and helping to popularize this genre outside its traditional borders. By 2012, Khaled was a well-established figure in the world music scene, having gained international recognition since his breakthrough hit 'Didi' in the early 90s. 'C'est la vie' marked his return to the mainstream after several years, showcasing his ability to blend modern pop influences with his Algerian roots.

How many songs are on C'est la vie?

C'est la vie has 12 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.

Tracklist

12 tracks·43:27

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 C'est la vie Standout 3:50
  • 2 Hiya hiya Standout 3:25
  • 3 Encore une fois 3:27
  • 4 Ana âacheck Standout 3:09
  • 5 Dima labess 2:50
  • 6 Elle est partie 3:29
  • 7 Laila 4:21
  • 8 Andalucia 3:13
  • 9 El Harraga 3:23
  • 10 Bab Jenna 4:13
  • 11 Wili wili 3:58
  • 12 Samira 4:09

Release Date

September 3, 2012

Genre

jazz, raï

More albums in raï

Artist Origin

Algeria

Runtime

43 min 27 sec