Meleğim is a Turkish word meaning "my angel." While the song is primarily in French, Soolking, an Algerian artist, incorporates this beautiful Turkish term of endearment.
It's a unique and tender word that stands out in the lyrics, highlighting the deep affection and adoration the singer has for his partner. Its inclusion adds a touch of cross-cultural charm and makes it particularly memorable.
"Meleğim" is Soolking and Dadju's love song about staying close to someone while the whole world watches. Both artists sing about a partner they show off proudly (the dress picked out for a night together, the crowded room full of other couples who don't compare) and about ignoring the strangers who only want a piece of their relationship for social media.
Dadju's verse adds a harder edge: fame invites scrutiny, jealousy, and people questioning his loyalty, but he brushes it off, more sure of his partner than of what anyone posts about them. The hook keeps returning to the same idea in Turkish and French, meleğim, "my angel", a reminder that no amount of noise online changes how he feels.
Soolking is an Algerian rapper and singer, born Abderraouf Deradji in 1989 in Staoueli, a coastal suburb of Algiers. He grew up around music thanks to his father, a percussionist, and performed under the name MC Sool before settling on the stage name Soolking.
He built his early career in Algeria with the rap group Africa Jungle before moving to France and launching a solo career in 2016, signing with Sofiane's label Affranchis Music. Soolking's sound blends hip-hop, reggae, R&B, and raï, the traditional Algerian folk style, giving his socially conscious lyrics a distinctly North African, French urban feel.
He broke through with his 2018 debut album "Fruit du Démon," certified Gold in France, followed by hits like "Milano" and "Dalida." Songs like "Sans Visa" reflect his recurring themes: the struggles of Algerian youth, migration, and the determination to build a better life without waiting for anyone's permission.