Kore, born Djamel Fezari, is a French DJ, producer, composer and entrepreneur of Algerian origin. He started out as a DJ when hip-hop arrived in France in the late 1990s. He made a name for himself in the rap industry by producing Rohff's TDSI. He collaborated with Booba on his two albums. He went on to work with artists such as Kery James, Mac Tyer and Sexion d'Assaut.
He merged Raï and RnB with the Raï'n'B Fever project in the 2000s. Four volumes were released.
Influenced by American Hip-hop culture, in 2010 he exports to the USA with Rick Ross's Maybach Music label. He will produce for artists such as French Montana or Kid Cudi, and in a more popular style with Will.i.am or Kelly Rowland.
he helped and collaborated with the rapper SCH on the launch of his career with the project A7. He also produced on his first double platinum album. It also accompanies the career launch of Lacrim with his album and his mixtapes. He then collaborated with Alonzo, Niska, Rim'K, Kool Shen, Seth Gueko, Lefa, Mister You, Sadek, L'Algérino, Dosseh, Gradur, etc...
At the same time, he arrived on the electronic scene by producing the albums of Brodinski and Club Cheval. Due to his openness to the industry, he has also worked in the cinema industry on movie soundtracks.
With his label Arab With Attitude (AWA), he is one of the major players in the French urban scene and by producing artists like Luv Resval, Diddi Trix, Nahir or even Zola.
Biography
Early life Born in Seine-Saint-Denis to Algerian parents, he grew up between Montreuil and Bondy and spent part of his youth in the Val-d'Oise.
He learned everything about the world of music from a very young age from his uncle, a member of the Zoulou Nation collective. He got his start in underground rap culture as a DJ in the late 1990s. Very quickly, he worked with the pioneers of French rap like NTM or the group Lunatic.
In 1997, he joined forces with Skalpovich and produced artists such as Costello and K-Reen and numerous mixtapes. Two years later, they signed with Sony Music in 2001.
French rap In the 2000s, Kore worked with various artists such as: Rohff, Leslie, Scred Connexion, Don Choa or Eloquence. He experienced his first successes thanks to the two singles of Rohff TDSI and 5,9,1 both sold more than 500,000 copies . by Rohff. He collaborates with Booba on his two albums Panthéon. and Ouest Side.. He subsequently worked with artists such as Kery James, Mac Tyer and Sexion d'Assault.
Following his departure for the United States, he was approached by Def Jam Recordings in 2014 to develop new artists. The following year he produced the first album Corleone. from Lacrim. He included in this collaboration American artists like Lil Durk or French Montana with whom they released the song "AWA".. He subsequently produced, alongside Lacrim, the mixtapes R.I.P.R.O. Volume I and R.I.P.R.O. Volume II both certified platinum.
In 2015, he produced the first mixtape of SCH, A7. and the titles Gomorra. and Champs-Élysées.. He also produced on his first double album certified platinum Anarchie in 2016. with in particular I know her,. Anarchy and 6.45i,. certified platinum single.
He also produces La Vida Loca. by Ghetto Phénomène and collaborates on the albums of Kool Shen, Niska, Alonzo, Rim 'K.
It was during the year 2018, that he became interested in the rapper Zola with whom he developed a privileged artistic relationship. Together, they produced two singles, "Bernard Tapie". and "Scarface",. then his first album Cicatrices in 2019 which is crowned certified double platinum with the title Papers certified diamond disc, and finally his 2nd album Survie. in 2020 which is also certified double platinum. For the artist's third album "Diamant du Bled", released in March 2023, he collaborates on four tracks: "Amber", "Envie7Vie", "Toute la journée" feat. Tiakola and "Côté Hublôt".
RnB and Urban Pop In the 2000s, Kore produced for artists like Corneille, Willy Denzey and M. Pokora. He produced the first album Au-délà des rêves by Amine and Mes Couleurs by Leslie, which allowed his identification and beginning of rise in the music industry. He will also accompany these two artists throughout their careers.
In 2015, he worked on the albums of Kendji Girac and Marina Kaye. In 2017 he produced the album Rio by Christophe Willem.
Raï'n'B Fever In 2004, Kore got closer to their Algerian roots and with Skalpovich, they undertook a new mix of genres in the same year with Raï and RnB. They then released the first volume of Raï'n'B Fever which was certified gold thanks to singles like Un Gaou à Oran from 113, Magic System and Mohamed Lamine or even Sobri by Leslie and Amine.
In 2006 with his brother Dj Bellek, they released a second part of Raï'n'B Fever. This volume will feature international artists such as Kelly Rowland and Amerie.
The following year, in 2007, a Raï'n'B Fever concert was organized in Bercy in front of 12,000 spectators where the majority of the artists from the 3 albums participated. The profits from this event are donated to the association "Comité des Familles",. structure which supports families in the Paris suburbs affected by illnesses such as AIDS.
Alone this time, he released Raï'n'B Fever 3 in 2008, integrating sounds of salsa and electronic music. This volume will enter directly at second place in the Top Albums.
Still with this objective of democratizing Raï music, in 2011 he will add a fourth volume to the Raï'n'B Fever saga.
Career in the United States Always inspired by the American culture, he left in 2010 for the United States. He settled in Miami where he met and created links with American rappers like Rick Ross, French Montana and even Will.i.am. Introduced to the heart of the trap movement, he learned to master autotune and topline certain pieces. He will then place compositions for Mayback Music and will also produce for Wale, Kid Cudi and even Shaggy.
Electro In 2014 he began working on electronic music by composing on the albums of Brodinski such as Brava. or Discipline of Horse Club..
In 2021 he participates in the album Born a Loser. by Myd and produced the song The Sun..
Original film soundtracks Determined to put urban culture in the spotlight, the duo Kore and Skalpovich decided to bring together the Rap and RnB scene to produce the Original soundtrack for the film by Luc Besson Taxi 3. and Taxi 5, Cliente,. Pattaya by Franck Gastambide.. Following this, he brought together several artists in 2021 such as Ninho, Lacrim, Sadek, Vald, PLK to compose the Original soundtrack of the film Netflix En passant pécho.
Entrepreneurship In 2003, he opened his first publishing and phonographic production company : the Artop Records label.
The year 2018 will be marked by his signing with Sony Music in the United States and the creation of his label AWA with which he signs the artists Zola, Luv Resval, Diddi Trix, Nahir...
Privacy He is married to the singer Leslie and father of two children.
Discography Certified singles Year Artist Track Certification2001Rohff5 9 1 2004113Un Gaou à Oran (feat Magic System & Mohamed Lamine) 2004Willy DenzeyL'orphelin 2004M.PokoraPas sans toi 2004M.PokoraElle me contrôle (feat Sweety) 2004M.PokoraShow Biz 2005Magic SystemBouger Bouger (feat Mokobé) 2005AmineJ'voulais 2005AmineMy girl 2005Magic SystemC Cho Ca Brûle 2014LacrimBarbade2015LacrimA.W.A 2015AmineTu verras 2015AmineSenorita 2015SCHChamps-Elysées 2015SCHGomorra 2016AlonzoOn met les voiles 2016AlonzoRegarde-moi 2016SCHJe la connais 2016SCHAnarchie 2016SCHAllo maman 2016SCHDix-neuf 2016SCHCartine Cartier (feat Sfera Ebbasta) 2017Ghetto PhénomèneMaria Maria (feat Jul) 2017SadekMadre Mia (feat Ninho) 2017SadekEn leuleu (feat Niska) 2017SCH6 45i 2017SCHComme si 2018L'AlgérinoVa Bene 2018NinhoBoite Auto 2018AlonzoSantana 2018ZolaCalifornia Girl 2018ZolaCalifornia Girl 201913blockPetit coeur 2019Djadja et DinazCarré d'As 2019ZolaExtasy 2019ZolaOuais Ouais 2019Zola7 65 2019ZolaAstroboy 2019ZolaMojo 2019ZolaBaby Boy 2019ZolaFuckboi 2019ZolaL1 L2 2019ZolaZolabeille 2019ZolaPapers (feat Ninho) 2020ZolaBro Bro 202013 BlockPetit coeur 2020ZolaSanchez 2020ZolaBad Bi 2020ZolaWow 2020ZolaMadame 2020ZolaPapillon 2020ZolaVista 2020ZolaMa jolie (feat Leto) 2020Zola9 1 1 3 (feat SCH) 2020LacrimAllez nique ta mère (feat Soso Maness) 2021Kore & WerenoiTucibi - En Passant Pécho BO 2021Kore & LacrimMango - En Passant Pécho BO 2021Kore & NinhoMon Poto - En Passant Pécho BO 2021MydThe Sun 2022ZolaAmber 2023ZolaToute la journée (feat Tiakola) 2023ZolaEnvie7Vie 2024Zola & Koba LaDTemps en Temps 2024Kore & HamzaLalla
Certified Albums Year Artist Album Certification2004Raï'n'B FeverVolume 1 2004LeslieMes couleurs 2005AmineAu-delà des rêves 2006Raï'n'B FeverVolume 2 2009Raï'n'B FeverVolume 3 2014LacrimCorléone 2015LacrimR.I.P.R.O Vol. 1 2015LacrimR.I.P.R.O Vol. 2 2015SCHA7 2016SCHAnarchie 2017Marina KayeExplicit 2018Movie Soundtracks AlbumTaxi 5 2019ZolaCicatrices 2020ZolaSurvie 2021Luv ResvalEtoile Noire : Brise-Monde 2021Movie Soundtracks AlbumEn Passant Pécho
Raï'n'B Fever - Volume 1 (2004)
Intro : Bonjour la France - Omar & Fred Un Gaou à Oran - 113, Magic System & Mohamed Lamine - Sobri - Leslie & Amine Mon Bled - Rohff, Mohamed Lamine & Chebba Maria Le Génie - Amine & La Fouine Retour aux sources - Rim'K, Khaled & Mohamed Lamine Raï'n'B Fever - Faudel & Jérome Prister Reggae Raï Fever - J.Mi Sissoko & Cheb Tarik J'suis pas d'ici - Ogb & Sahraoui Just Married - Amine & Relic N'tya - Mohamed Lamine & Kayliah Madame Madame - Omar & Fred Yeppa Mama - Cheb Bilal & Leïla Rami Ma Leïla - Shaheen & Yaleïl L'orphelin - Willy Denzey & Fadee Riman Rimitti Ridim - Cheikha Rimitti Outro : Chabani Nonda - Omar & Fred
Raï'n'B Fever - Volume 2 (2006)
Hey Madame - Mustapha & Omar & Fred C Chô, Ca Brûle - Magic System, Akil, Bilal & Big Ali - 200 degrés - Zahouna, Bilal, Nessbeal & Big Ali Crunk Didi (Losin'U) - Amerie, Willy Denzey & Six Coups MC Sobri 2 - Leslie & Amine Non C'Sera Non (Omri Omri) - Cheb Mami & Diam's Africa Riddim - Amadou & Mariam, Taoues & Leslie Ola Ola - Kamel Shadi, Sweety & LS D'où je viens - Idir, Rim'K & Sniper Raïnbfever.com - Amine & M. Pokora Interlude - Dj Youcef A moi la vie - Douzi, Justine, Six Coups MC & Big Ali H'bibi I Love You - Amine & Kelly Rowland Cholé - Cholé - Reda Talliani & Rappeur d'Instincts Reviens-moi - Shaheen, Cheb Bilal, Malika & Al Peco Ibiza à Tamanrasset - Mustapha & Omar & Fred
Raï'n'B Fever - Volume 3 (2008)
Bienvenue Chez Les Bylkas - Sinik, Cheb Billal & Big Ali Ya mama - Kenza Farah & Najim Habibi - Leslie & Amar Crois en tes rêves - Amel Bent & Mohamed Reda Amitiés Sacrées - Tlf & Zahouania Te quiero - Amine & Kayliah Ca passe ou ça kasse - Reda Talliani & Tunisiano Jusqu'au bout du monde - Willy Denzey & Najim Raï-Kaï - Lim, Reda Talliani & Samira Origines - Mélissa M & Amine Cette soirée-là - K-Reen, Kamelancien & Cheb Hassan C l'ambiance - L'Algérino & Sahraoui Ya Dellali - Cheb Billal & Shynze Emmène-moi - Akil & Lela Rami Il suffira - Shaheen & Yalleil Ya Denia - Cheba Maria, Cheb Amar & Aketo Kellem - Cheb Bilal & Selma
Raï'n'B Fever - Volume 4 (2011)
Sahbi - Dj Kore & Sexion D'assaut Vas-y molo - Dj Kore, Magic System, Shaggy & Mohamed Allaouna Heya - Dj Kore, Khalass & Psy4 Je veux chanter (interlude) - Dj Kore & Brulé Zahwani - You - Dj Kore, Mister You, Lacrim & Zahouani Tu mérites mieux - Dj Kore, Isleym, Najim & Le Rat Luciano Gewatane Fever - Dj Kore, Seth Gueko, GSX & Khalass Ma voie - Dj Kore, TLF & Amar T'as pas assez - Dj Kore, Pitbull, 18 K-Ra & Khalass Alabina Beach - Dj Kore, Amine & Kulture Shock J'ai décidé - Dj Kore, Meh & Cheba Sousou Nous on s'en fou - Dj Kore, Amine, Logobi GT & Still Fresh Loin - Dj Kore, Kenza Farah & Cheb Mami Allaoui Fever - Dj Kore, Hanini & Sofiane