Singuila
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Bedaya Singuila N'Garoest better known as Singuila ( born in Suresnes
,France) is a French singer of Congolese
and Central African
descent. Singuila means "thank you" in Sango, a main language spoken in Central African Republic.
He released his debut album in late 2004 entitled On ne vit qu'une fois (literally "We only live once") produced by Secteur Ä
, a famous French rap label. Singles from the album included "Aïcha" and "C'est Trop".
After a successful launching, he gained popularity in French-speaking countries throughout Europe.
He teamed up with the British R'n'B singer Jamelia
in 2004, for a French version of her hit song Thank You
, which had been successful in many European countries, including the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. The new version was bilingual with Jamelia singing in English, and Singuila in French. The video featured clips of the original English video and new clips of Singuila.
In 2006, Singuila returned with a new album called Ghetto Compositeur. Singles from the album included "Le temps passe trop vite" (literally "Time passes too fast") and "Ma Nature", strengthen his position in French R'n'B circles.
Suresnes
Suresnes is a commune in the western suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris. The nearest communes are Neuilly-sur-Seine, Puteaux, Rueil-Malmaison, Saint-Cloud and Boulogne-Billancourt...
,France) is a French singer of Congolese
Republic of the Congo
The Republic of the Congo , sometimes known locally as Congo-Brazzaville, is a state in Central Africa. It is bordered by Gabon, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo , the Angolan exclave province of Cabinda, and the Gulf of Guinea.The region was dominated by...
and Central African
Central African Republic
The Central African Republic , is a landlocked country in Central Africa. It borders Chad in the north, Sudan in the north east, South Sudan in the east, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Congo in the south, and Cameroon in the west. The CAR covers a land area of about ,...
descent. Singuila means "thank you" in Sango, a main language spoken in Central African Republic.
He released his debut album in late 2004 entitled On ne vit qu'une fois (literally "We only live once") produced by Secteur Ä
Secteur Ä
Secteur Ä was a famous 1990s French rap association based in Sarcelles, France and named after a sector in the region. This music collective was created by the Ministère AMER and artist Kenzy became its producer-manager....
, a famous French rap label. Singles from the album included "Aïcha" and "C'est Trop".
After a successful launching, he gained popularity in French-speaking countries throughout Europe.
He teamed up with the British R'n'B singer Jamelia
Jamelia
Jamelia Niela Davis , best known mononymously as Jamelia, is an English singer-songwriter, model, entertainer, television presenter and actress. She is most famous for her use of a cappella and prolific work in the R&B genre...
in 2004, for a French version of her hit song Thank You
Thank You (Jamelia song)
"Thank You" was the third single from British R&B star Jamelia's second album Thank You. The song, released in the UK on 24 February 2004, became Jamelia's highest charting single in the UK to date, peaking at #2, and spending 14 weeks within the whole UK Singles Chart, and kept off the top spot a...
, which had been successful in many European countries, including the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. The new version was bilingual with Jamelia singing in English, and Singuila in French. The video featured clips of the original English video and new clips of Singuila.
In 2006, Singuila returned with a new album called Ghetto Compositeur. Singles from the album included "Le temps passe trop vite" (literally "Time passes too fast") and "Ma Nature", strengthen his position in French R'n'B circles.
Singles
- 2003: "Aïcha"
- 2003: "C'est trop"
- 2004: "Ma conscience"
- 2004: "J'avance en chantant"
- 2006: "Le temps passe trop vite"
- 2006: "Ma nature"
- 2009: "Reviens je t'en prie"
- 2009: "J'suis KO" (feat. Marc-AntoineMarc-Antoine (singer)Marc-Antoine Jr is a Canadian singer of Haitian origin.Marc-Antoine was a musical talent from young age impersonating Michael Jackson. His parents were fans of various types of music...
) - 2010: "Ça fait mal"