Kalash Criminel facts for kids
Amira Kiziamina, known as Kalash Criminel, is a French rapper. He was born with albinism, a condition that means his skin, hair, and eyes have very little color. You'll often see him wearing a balaclava, which is a type of mask that covers most of his face.
When Kalash Criminel first started rapping, he wore the balaclava to hide his identity because his mother didn't want him to be a rapper. But people liked his look, and now he chooses to wear it all the time, even when he talks to the press! He works with big music companies like Def Jam Recordings and Universal Music. He often teams up with another rapper named Kaaris. They made a popular song together called "Arrêt du Cœur."
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About Kalash Criminel
Kalash Criminel was born on February 14, 1995, in a country now called the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He lived in Kinshasa with his family. But because of a war, his family had to leave their home and move to France. They settled in a town called Sevran, where he has lived ever since.
When he was young, he started rapping. He joined a group called Hall 14 with other rappers like Daystiil and Zino5. This group even signed with a music label called 10/12 Records. In 2012, they released a demo album called Traumatiser. This helped them work together even more.
Starting a Solo Career
In 2015, Kalash Criminel decided to start his own music career. He released a song called "10 12 14 Bureau." After that, he put out a series of short, freestyle rap videos called Sauvagerie. He also worked with other famous rappers like Ixzo, Sofiane, Kaaris, and Jul.
His song "Arrêt du cœur" with Kaaris was a huge hit. It really helped him become well-known in French rap music. On September 23, 2016, he released his first music video, "Sale Sonorité." This video became very popular and has been watched over 10 million times on YouTube! Soon after, he announced his first mixtape, R.A.S., which came out in October 2016. It sold nearly 3,000 copies in its first week.
On November 23, 2018, Kalash Criminel released his first full studio album, La Fosse aux lions. It was released under his own label, Sale sonorité Records. Fans really liked the album, and it sold over 13,000 copies in its first week!
Music by Kalash Criminel
Kalash Criminel has released several albums, mixtapes, and singles. Here are some of his main projects:
Albums and Mixtapes
| Year | Album Name | Peak Position (France) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | R.A.S | 22 | His first mixtape, featuring the hit "Arrêt du cœur" with Kaaris. |
| 2017 | Oyoki | 25 | Includes popular songs like "Euphorie" and "Je ne comprends pas" with Jul. |
| 2018 | La fosse aux lions | 7 | His first studio album, with songs like "Sombre" and "47 AK" featuring Gradur. |
| 2020 | Sélection naturelle | 4 | Features collaborations with Niska, Damso, Jul, Bigflo & Oli, and Nekfeu. |
| 2024 | Bon courage | — | His latest album. |
Singles
| Year | Song Title | Peak Position (France) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | "Arrêt du cœur" (with Kaaris) |
61 | R.A.S |
| 2016 | "Sale sonorité" | 104 | R.A.S |
| 2017 | "Euphorie" | 76 | Oyoki |
| 2017 | "Enterrez-les" | 91 | Oyoki |
| 2018 | "Tête brûlée" | 111 | La fosse aux lions |
| 2018 | "Sombre" | 16 | La fosse aux lions |
| 2020 | "But en or" (with Damso) |
10 | Sélection naturelle |
| 2022 | "Apocalypse" (with Kaaris and Freeze Corleone) |
2 | Non-album single |
