"Dis-moi bébé" (lit. "Tell Me Baby") is a 1990 song recorded by Belgian hip hop act Benny B, with DJ Daddy K also credited on the single's cover. Written by Amid Gharbaoui with a music composed by Vito Lucente, Alain Deproost and Richard Quyssensand, "Dis-moi bébé" is a rap-ballad song with a love theme, unlike the previous singles from the album.[1] Released in June 1991, it was the third and last single from Benny B's first album, L'Album. As for the previous two singles, it became a hit in France and in Belgium (Wallonia) where it reached the top five.

"Dis-moi bébé"
Single by Benny B feat. DJ Daddy K
from the album L'Album
B-side"Remix"
ReleasedJune 1991
Recorded1990
StudioStudio IIC
GenreHip hop, Electronic
Length3:45
LabelPrivate Life, On the Beach
Composer(s)Vito Lucente,
Alain Deproost,
Richard Quyssens
Lyricist(s)Amid Gharbaoui
Benny B feat. DJ Daddy K singles chronology
"Qu'est-ce qu'on fait maintenant ?"
(1991)
"Dis-moi bébé"
(1991)
"Parce qu'on est jeunes"
(1992)

Chart performance

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In France, "Dis-moi bébé" debuted at number 25 on the chart edition of 6 July 1991, reached the top ten two weeks later and peaked at number four for a sole week in its tenth week; it eventually remained for eight weeks in the top ten and 20 weeks in the top 50,[2] which allowed it to earn a Silver disc awarded by the Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique.[3] It was also number four in Belgium (Wallonia) on 9 July 1991, and stayed in the top ten for two weeks.[4] On the European Hot 100 Singles, "Dis-moi bébé" entered at number 80 on 9 July 1990, reached a peak of number 24 in its eleventh week and fell off the chart after 17 weeks of presence.[5]

Track listings

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Personnel

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  • Artwork – dIP Design
  • Featuring – DJ Daddy K
  • Photography – Stephan Streker
  • Piano – Eric Imhauser

Charts and sales

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Release history

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Country Date Format Label
France 1991 CD maxi[8] On the Beach
7" single[6]
12" maxi[7]
Cassette[10]
Belgium CD maxi[9] Private Life
7" single[6]
12" maxi[7]
Cassette[10]

References

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  1. ^ Habib, Elia (2002). Muz hit.tubes (in French). Alinéa Bis. p. 217. ISBN 2-9518832-0-X.
  2. ^ a b "Benny B feat. DJ Daddy K – Dis-moi bébé" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved 16 September 2021.
  3. ^ a b "French single certifications – Benny B – Dis-moi bébé" (in French). InfoDisc. Retrieved November 24, 2021. Select BENNY B and click OK. 
  4. ^ a b "Top 10 Singles in Europe" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 8, no. 27. 9 July 1990. p. 40. OCLC 29800226. Retrieved 16 September 2021 – via World Radio History.
  5. ^ a b "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 8, no. 38. 21 September 1991. p. 25. OCLC 29800226. Retrieved 16 September 2021 – via World Radio History.
  6. ^ a b c "Dis-moi bébé" at Discogs, 7" single (Benny B feat. Daddy K – "Dis-moi bébé") (accessdate: 16 September 2021).
  7. ^ a b c "Dis-moi bébé" at Discogs, 12" maxi (Benny B feat. Daddy K – "Dis-moi bébé") (accessdate: 16 September 2021).
  8. ^ a b "Dis-moi bébé" at Discogs, CD maxi France (Benny B feat. Daddy K – "Dis-moi bébé") (accessdate: 16 September 2021).
  9. ^ a b "Dis-moi bébé" at Discogs, CD maxi Belgium (Benny B feat. Daddy K – "Dis-moi bébé") (accessdate: 16 September 2021).
  10. ^ a b c "Dis-moi bébé" at Discogs, Cassette (Benny B feat. Daddy K – "Dis-moi bébé") (accessdate: 16 September 2021).