His father was a singer, who for 10 years had also directed "Le palais des danses africaines de Nancy".

At 6, he studied at the Nancy Conservatory where he learned to play the piano and violin.

At 15, he composed music on the piano and at 16 formed a groove band with his brother and performed at various public occasions.

Houcine auditioned for second edition of French TV reality show Star Academy where he was a finalist.

His first single, "Être un homme comme vous" was used on the soundtrack of the movie The Jungle Book 2, and became a successful record in France, Belgium-Wallonia, and Switzerland, where it became a top ten hit.