Nej' | |
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 Nej' posing for the album Nej' SOS IV | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Najoua Lamiri |
| Born | June 30, 1994 [1] Toulouse, France |
| Genres | Pop, Hip-hop, R&B |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Labels | Miel noir |
Najoua Lamiri (born 30 June 1994), known professionally as Nej' (stylised in all-caps), is a French singer-songwriter. She rose to prominence in 2021 with her viral single Paro.
Nej' began her musical career in 2016, releasing her early works independently.[ citation needed ] She gradually built an online following, gaining wider public attention with the success of Paro in 2021.[ citation needed ] She continued to release a series of successful EPs and full-length albums, with her 2023 album Athéna solidifying her presence in the French urban music landscape and expanding her reach to broader audiences both in France and internationally.[ citation needed ]
In 2023, Nej' launched the Athéna Tour, her first nationwide headlining concert series across major French cities. [3]
Nej's music is known for emotional storytelling, melodic hooks, and North African influences. She writes much of her own material, drawing on themes such as heartbreak, healing, and self-empowerment. Nej often blends French with Arabic phrases in her lyrics. [4]
Her musical inspirations include international R&B icons like Beyoncé and Alicia Keys, as well as French-speaking artists such as Zaho and Amel Bent. [5] Her North African roots frequently influence her vocal stylings and lyrical themes. [6]