| "1er Gaou" | ||||
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| Single by Magic System | ||||
| from the album Premier Gaou | ||||
| B-side | "Remix" | |||
| Released | 2002 | |||
| Recorded | 1999 | |||
| Genre | Zouglou | |||
| Length | 3:26 4:54 (album version) | |||
| Label | Next Music | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Salif "A'Salfo" Traoré | |||
| Producer(s) | Angelo Kabila | |||
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"1er Gaou" is a song by Ivorian Zouglou artists Magic System, taken from the album of the same name. The title literally means "First Fool" in urban Abidjan slang called Nouchi. The song contains an autobiographical account of lead singer Salif "A'Salfo" Traoré about his ex-girlfriend who tried to hook up with him again when he became famous. Originally recorded in 1999, it became smash indie hit in France three years later. The song meant the breakthrough of little-known Magic System.