Soolking

Also known as Abderraouf Derradji, MC Sool

Abderraouf Deradji (; born 10 December 1989), known professionally as Soolking, is an Algerian singer and rapper. He started his career under the pseudonym MC Sool until 2013 before adopting his new stage name. He incorporates reggae, soul, hip-hop and Algerian raï in his music.

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Type: Person
Gender: Male
Origin: Algeria
Active from: 1989-12-10

frenchhip hoprap

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Listeners: 190,657
Total plays: 4,614,165

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Musical artist.image: Soolking.jpg
Musical artist.caption: Soolking in 2023
Musical artist.name: Soolking
Musical artist.birth_name: Abderraouf Deradji
Musical artist.alias: MC Sool
Musical artist.birth_place: El Hammamet, Algiers, Algeria
Musical artist.genre: Hip hop music, raï music, soul music
Musical artist.years_active: 2008–present
Musical artist.label: Capitol, Universal

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start of work period: 2008-00-00
birth name: عبد الرؤوف دراجي
date of birth: 1989-12-10
pseudonym: Soolking
social media followers: 10800000
Commons category: Soolking

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Life and career
2019 accident
Discography
Albums
Singles
As lead artist
As featured artist
Other charting songs
Various releases
Appearance in movies
See also
References
External links

==Life and career== Derradji was born in Algeria in a northern suburb of the capital Algiers, also known as Staouali. His father was a percussionist and he started very young in a rock band that incorporated music and dance. He arrived in France in 2008 but returned to Algeria to join the Algerian rap group Africa Jungle. The band released two albums.