Mostly known by his nickname: -M-, Mathieu Chedid is an award winning singer and song writer of Lebanese descent. Chedid was born December 21, 1971 in Boulogne-Billancourt, France. He is the son of singer Louis Chedid and grandson of French poetess Andrée Chedid, who has written lyrics for several of his songs most notably "Bonoboo" from the album Je Dis Aime. He began his music career at the age of six, making his debut on his fathers 1978 song "T'a Beau Pas Être Beau"