Abderraouf Derradji (Arabic: عبد الرؤوف درّاجي‎; born 10 December 1989) is an Algerian singer, dancer and a rapper better known as Soolking, who started under the pseudonym MC Sool until 2013 before adopting his new artistic name. He incorporates reggae, soul, hip hop and Algerian raï in his music. 　　Derradji was born in Algeria in a northern suburb of the capital Algiers, also known as Stouali . His father was a percussionist and he started very young in a rock band incorporating music and dance. He arrived in France in 2008, but returned to Algeria to be included in the Algerian rap formation Africa Jungle. The band released two albums. 　　He returned to France in 2014 and released a collaborative mini album Jungle Soldat with his colleagues Jam Shaw and N'as Doz. He started his solo career in 2016 and is signed to the label Affranchis Music launched by Sofiane. He had an initial success with "Milano" and "Guérilla" before a phenomenal success with "Dalida", an homage to the singer Dalida, incorporating music from her single "Parole Parole". On 2 November 2018, Soolking released his debut solo album Fruit du démon that was certified Gold in France. The singles "Guérilla" and "Dalida" were certified Platinum.