The famous American rapper and producer, DJ Khaled, recently shared a captivating anecdote about his first encounter with DJ Arafat during a memorable edition of the MTV Africa Music Awards. At the time, DJ Khaled found himself face to face with DJ Arafat, an icon of Ivorian music, and they immediately felt a unique artistic connection.
The renowned American artist and producer, DJ Khaled, had the opportunity to meet Arafat DJ at the prestigious MTV Africa Music Awards ceremony. Their meeting was marked by an exceptional connection. According to DJ Khaled’s revelations, he was captivated by Arafat DJ’s voice and singing style.
“I had heard about his Coupé-décalé movement, but I wasn’t too interested until the day we met at the MTV Africa Music Awards. I started a freestyle party, oh my God, the guy tore it up on a hip-hop beat with a language I didn’t know,” DJ Khaled confided. He believes that DJ Arafat had incredible talent.
“He was a genius, he put me in a different state of mind. I think Africa has a lot to offer to the global music industry,” he added. Coupé-décalé is a music genre originating from Ivory Coast that gained popularity in the United States, thanks to Arafat DJ’s influence.
