Nadir Kouidri (born 1975 in France) better known by the stage name Ridan, is a French singer, songwriter and rapper of Algerian origin launched into the limelight in 2004.
A recurring theme in his songs is the difficult life of Arab immigrants in France.
This prize was shared equally with Daniel Darc for the latter's album Crèvecœur.
was the subject of controversy and was banned by several radio stations, because of the political message disseminated through the song.
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