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1x Vinyl LP Compilation Repress
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May 1, 2023
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Repress of Smiling C's first release. Ace compilation of late hard to find 80s hip-house/ raï from Arabic rapper Shams Dinn. Tip!
Repress of Smiling C's first release, connecting with the Arabic rapper Shams Dinn to release a compilation his best songs, including the hit "Hedi Bled Noum". The compilation covers his entire career of with songs made between 1985-1990, most of which went unreleased at the time.
One of the few Moroccan rappers to ever be recorded on vinyl back in the 80s, Shams Dinn was a pioneer of Arabic flow. Starting his career because he wanted to be a positive light for the Arabic immigrants living in France. He earned his status participating in freestyle competitions, and performing in small clubs around Europe. His career came to a turning point when he was asked by a major label to record a full LP. Unfortunately, the label decided they didn't want to promote Arabic music (largely because of the Gulf War) - and asked Shams to translate the Arabic to French. Shams Dinn wouldn't stand for that, and he was dropped from the label. The following years he worked at a school, teaching kids how to rap and express themselves through words.
The reissue comes with newly imagined art, and an inner sleeve with interview and photos.
*Taxes included, shipping price excluded
A1
Hedi Bled Noum
4:19
A2
Rai Al Mal Boule
3:53
A3
Shams Dinn (Wald Bledi Zine)
3:58
A4
Vieille France
3:30
B1
Ane Dassi M'we
3:49
B2
Sleke Machine
3:03
B3
Hedi Bled Noum (Instrumental)
4:10
B4
Toutes Ces Femmes
3:19