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Aïcha

{{Short description|1996 song by Khaled}}

{{About|the song|the 2024 film|Aïcha (film)|other uses and variants of the name|Aisha (disambiguation)|and|Aisha (given name)}}

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{{Infobox song

| name = Aïcha

| cover = aicha_khaled.jpg

| alt =

| type = single

| artist = Khaled

| album = Sahra

| released = 1996

| recorded =

| studio =

| venue =

| genre = Raï

| length = 4:19

| label = Barclay

| writer = {{flatlist|

}}

| producer = Jean-Jacques Goldman

| prev_title = Bakhta

| prev_year = 1995

| next_title = Le jour viendra

| next_year = 1997

| misc = {{External music video|{{YouTube|gzlHucbD76U|"Aïcha"}}}}

}}

Aïcha "Aïcha" ({{IPAc-en|aɪ|ˈ|iː|ʃ|ə}} {{respell|eye|EE|shə}}, {{IPA|fr|a.iʃa|lang}}; {{langx|ar|عائشة|ʿāʾisha}}, {{IPA|ar|ˈʕaːʔiʃa|pron}}; {{langx|arq|عايشة}}) is a song written by French singer-songwriter Jean-Jacques Goldman, performed by Algerian raï artist Khaled. In 1996, the song was released as a single containing two versions: a French version and a bilingual version sung in both French and Arabic. The Arabic lyrics were written by Khaled. On his 1996 album Sahra, the bilingual version is featured. The song's music video, which also uses the mixed language version, was directed by Sarah Moon.Khaled Ya-Rayi bonus DVD credits{{YouTube|D2DPa1eGMpo|Music video of the original single by Khaled}}

Lyrics

The song's lyrics are about a woman named Aïcha, who is being wooed by a man. He promises her pearls, jewels, poems, and other luxuries and romantic things, which she declines.

The lyrics were all in French, as well as an Arabic verse sung by Khaled.

Track listings

; French CD single and French Promo 12"

  1. "Aïcha" — 4:20
  2. "Aïcha" (version mixte) — 4:20

; German Maxi CD single

  1. "Aïcha" (bilingual version) — 4:20
  2. "Aïcha" — 4:20
  3. "Sratli" — 4:33

Charts

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=Peak positions=

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!Chart (1996–1997)

!Peak
position

Belgian (Flanders) Singles Chart"Aïcha", in various singles charts [http://lescharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Khaled&titel=A%EFcha&cat=s Lescharts.com]{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} (Retrieved 20 April 2008)

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Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart

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Dutch Top 40{{cite web|url=http://www.top40.nl/pdf/Top%20100/top%20100%20-%201997.pdf |title=Single top 100 over 1997 |publisher=Top40 |language=Dutch |accessdate=22 April 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111206113408/http://top40.nl/pdf/Top%20100/top%20100%20-%201997.pdf |archivedate=6 December 2011 }}

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French SNEP Singles Chart

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German Singles Chart

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Swiss Singles Chart

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=Year-end charts=

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!Chart (1996)

!Position

Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart1996 Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart [http://www.ultratop.be/fr/annual.asp?year=1996 Ultratop.be] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141018211900/http://www.ultratop.be/fr/annual.asp?year=1996 |date=18 October 2014 }} (Retrieved 20 April 2008)

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Dutch Top 40

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French Singles Chart1996 French Singles Chart [http://www.disqueenfrance.com/classements/singles/classement_annuel.asp?date=11 Disqueenfrance.com] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051017055739/http://www.disqueenfrance.com/classements/singles/classement_annuel.asp?date=11 |date=17 October 2005 }} (Retrieved 20 April 2008)

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scope="col"|Chart (1997)

!scope="col"|Position

align="left"|Germany (Official German Charts){{cite web |url=https://www.offiziellecharts.de/charts/single-jahr/for-date-1997 |title=Top 100 Single-Jahrescharts|language=German |publisher=GfK Entertainment |accessdate=17 April 2018}}

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align="left"|Romania (Romanian Top 100){{cite web|url=http://www.rt100.ro/topul-anului-1997.html|title=Romanian Top 100 Singles Airplay – Top of the Year 1997|publisher=Romanian Top 100|language=ro|access-date=4 May 2020|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050122082314/http://www.rt100.ro/topul-anului-1997.html|archive-date=22 January 2005}}

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=Certifications=

{{Certification Table Top}}

{{Certification Table Entry|region=Belgium|type=single|artist=Khaled|title=Aicha|award=Platinum|relyear=1996|certyear=1997|accessdate=21 November 2024}}

{{Certification Table Entry|region=France|type=single|artist=Khaled|title=Aicha|award=Diamond|relyear=1996|certyear=1997|accessdate=21 November 2024}}

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Outlandish version

{{Infobox song

| name = Aicha

| cover = Aicha-outlandish.jpg

| alt =

| type = single

| artist = Outlandish

| album = Bread & Barrels of Water

| released = {{start date|2003|6|10|df=y}}

| recorded =

| studio =

| venue =

| genre =

| length = 4:37

| label =

| writer =

| producer =

  • Mintman
  • Outlandish

| prev_title = Gritty

| prev_year = 2002

| next_title = Man binder os på mund og hånd

| next_year = 2004

| misc = {{External music video|{{YouTube|f0nFTdKlKLw|"Aicha"}} }}

}}

In June 2003, Danish hip hop band Outlandish released an English version of the song, "Aicha", that was included on their album Bread & Barrels of Water (2002). Their version was produced by the band along with Mintman. The song peaked at number one in Germany, the Netherlands, Romania, Sweden, and Switzerland and became a top-10 hit in Austria, Flanders, and Norway. A video was also shot for the single.

=Track listings=

CD maxi

  1. "Aicha" (4:37)
  2. "Aicha" (Mintman Remix) (4:34)
  3. "Aicha" (Instrumental) (4:08)
  4. Outlandish feat. Majid & Asmaá – "El Moro" (5:24)

=Charts=

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==Weekly charts==

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!Chart (2003)

!Peak
position

{{single chart|Austria|3|artist=Outlandish|song=Aicha}}
{{single chart|Flanders|8|artist=Outlandish|song=Aicha}}
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100){{cite magazine|title=Eurochart Hot 100 Singles|magazine=Music & Media|volume=21|issue=29|page=8|date=12 July 2003}}

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{{single chart|Germany|1|artist=Outlandish|song=Aicha|songid=5650|refname="ger"}}
{{single chart|Italy|42|artist=Outlandish|song=Aicha}}
{{single chart|Dutch40|1|year=2003|week=37}}
{{single chart|Dutch100|2|artist=Outlandish|song=Aicha}}
{{single chart|Norway|3|artist=Outlandish|song=Aicha}}
Romania (Romanian Top 100){{cite web|url=http://www.rt100.ro/editie-top-100_x10094.html|title=Arhiva romanian top 100: Editia 43, saptamina 10.11 – 16.11, 2003|publisher=Romanian Top 100|language=ro|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050220015606/http://www.rt100.ro/editie-top-100_x10094.html|archive-date=20 February 2005|access-date=23 November 2021}}

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{{single chart|Sweden|1|artist=Outlandish|song=Aicha}}
{{single chart|Switzerland|1|artist=Outlandish|song=Aicha}}

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==Year-end charts==

class="wikitable sortable"

!Chart (2003)

!Position

Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40){{cite web|url=https://austriancharts.at/year.asp?cat=s&id=2003|title=Jahreshitparade Singles 2003|website=austriancharts.at|language=de|access-date=14 February 2020}}

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Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders){{cite web|url=http://www.ultratop.be/nl/annual.asp?year=2003&cat=s|title=Jaaroverzichten 2003|publisher=Ultratop|language=nl|access-date=30 December 2019}}

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Germany (Official German Charts){{cite web|url=https://www.offiziellecharts.de/charts/single-jahr/for-date-2003|title=Top 100 Single–Jahrescharts 2003|publisher=GfK Entertainment|language=de|access-date=30 December 2019}}

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Netherlands (Dutch Top 40){{cite web|url=https://www.top40.nl/bijzondere-lijsten/top-100-jaaroverzichten/2003|title=Top 100–Jaaroverzicht van 2003|publisher=Dutch Top 40|access-date=30 December 2019}}

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Netherlands (Single Top 100){{cite web|url=https://dutchcharts.nl/jaaroverzichten.asp?year=2003&cat=s|title=Jaaroverzichten – Single 2003|publisher=MegaCharts|language=nl|access-date=30 December 2019}}

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Romania (Romanian Top 100){{cite web|url=http://www.rt100.ro/topul-anului-2003.html|title=Topul anului 2003|publisher=Romanian Top 100|language=ro|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050122205325/http://www.rt100.ro/topul-anului-2003.html|archive-date=22 January 2005|access-date=23 November 2021}}

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Sweden (Sverigetopplistan){{cite web|url=https://www.sverigetopplistan.se/chart/43?dspy=2003&dspp=1|title=Årslista Singlar – År 2003|publisher=Sverigetopplistan|language=sv|access-date=30 December 2019}}

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Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade){{cite web|url=https://hitparade.ch/charts/jahreshitparade/2003|title=Schweizer Jahreshitparade 2003|website=hitparade.ch|language=de|access-date=30 December 2019}}

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Other versions

The original song has since been remade by several singers and bands:

  • The French version was performed by Khaled with fellow Raï singer Faudel at the famous 1998 1,2,3 Soleils concert in Paris
  • Between 1996-1997, the Egyptian-born Brazilian singer Gilbert performed the song. The song was part of 1997-1998 Brazilian telenovela Por Amor soundtrack.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iczty96pz1E|. Video of the song on Youtube with name of the song and Brazilian telenovela Por Amor]
  • A zouk version was made by Kassav'
  • A salsa version was made by Africando
  • A cappella versions by Penn Masala, Stanford Raagapella, Alaa Wardi,{{Citation|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=it6Ud6PDPes|accessdate = 3 December 2015| title=Cheb Khaled - Aicha (Cover by Alaa Wardi) | date=December 2013 }} and Aquabella
  • Indian/Dubai based singer, Rayshad Rauf adapted Outlandish's chorus part in one of his Mashups Don't,{{Citation|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqJ--vBaY2Y|accessdate = 20 September 2016| title=Don't (Ed Sheeran Mashup) - Rayshad Rauf #rayshadrauf #edsheeran #mashup #aicha | date=15 September 2016 }}
  • A nasheed (Islamic) version by Omar Esa

It has been adapted to several other languages:

  • An Urdu version by Amanat Ali, titled Aaisha, was featured on the Pakistani Music program Coke Studio.
  • A French / Arabic version by Lobo Ismail with altered lyrics and added a uniquely composed Arabic language rap sequence {{YouTube|UceXulDyikA}}
  • An English rock version by Outlandish {{YouTube|f0nFTdKlKLw}}
  • A Polish version by Magma {{YouTube|nqNJiwv-m34}}
  • A Malay version with bits of Arabic by Yasin, titled as Aishah {{YouTube|QabX6T9eqYI}}.
  • A Serbian version was made by Dragana Mirković and was titled Hajde pogledaj me (Come on, look at me) {{YouTube|92mFyhCziJg}}
  • A Korean version by Tony An titled Aisha
  • A Hebrew version, titled "Aisha" ({{langx|he|עיישה}}), was written by Ehud Manor and performed by Haim Moshe {{YouTube|U2Km-IZ_wPk}}
  • A Turkish version by Mutaf, titled "Ayşa"
  • A Turkmen version by Mekan Ataýew, titled "Aişa"
  • A Greek version, titled "M'aresei" (Greek: M'αρεσει), was performed by Kostas Bigalis. Video on [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVGNNPhZAns youtube].
  • A second Greek version, titled "Alithia Sou Leo" ({{langx|el|Αλήθεια σου λέω}}), was performed by Stamatis Gonidis in 2006 {{YouTube|iFytg31SHig}}
  • A Spanish / Arabic version titled "Aicha" by Amistades Peligrosas {{YouTube|F-PC5vz66K8}}
  • A Croatian version was made by Duško Lokin. Song title is Aisha.
  • A Norwegian version titled Aisha" was made by Emiré og Lillebror {{YouTube|e5SbHuVTFNk}}
  • A Breton version, Aisha, was made by Manau.
  • A techno, Oriental, acoustic-guitar version ({{YouTube|kA4WAw_tdG4|Aicha}}) was performed by guitarist [https://www.facebook.com/muayadjajo Muayad Jajo] in Sulaimaniya in August 2014, published by [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Elite-Studios/432191416918963 Elite Studios].[https://www.facebook.com/muayadjajo Muayad Jajo's] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA4WAw_tdG4 "Aicha"] on [https://www.youtube.com/ YouTube] (© [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Elite-Studios/432191416918963 Elite Studios]: August 2014)
  • A German version titled Aicha by Moe Phoenix{{Citation |title=Moe Phoenix - Aicha (Official Video) | date=19 October 2018 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muYik3wDDGA |access-date=10 April 2022}}
  • A Mandarin Chinese version titled Aicha by Ayisha Elseenya on youtube {{Citation |title=Cheb Khaled-Aicha cover by Ayisha Elseenya (French, Arabic, English, Chinese) | date=25 October 2019 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6oav62UB7E |access-date=10 April 2022}}

See also

References

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Category:1996 singles

Category:1996 songs

Category:2003 singles

Category:Barclay (record label) singles

Category:Bertelsmann Music Group singles

Category:Dutch Top 40 number-one singles

Category:Songs in French

Category:Khaled (musician) songs

Category:Macaronic songs

Category:Number-one singles in Germany

Category:Number-one singles in Romania

Category:Number-one singles in Sweden

Category:Number-one singles in Switzerland

Category:Raï

Category:RCA Records singles

Category:Songs containing the I–V-vi-IV progression

Category:Songs written by Jean-Jacques Goldman

Category:Songs written by Khaled (musician)

Category:SNEP Top Singles number-one singles

Category:Ultratop 50 Singles (Wallonia) number-one singles