Been born in 1974 in Paris, France, Cruel Alcindor grew in a home multicultural. To the 16 years it left his home of Orly, a suburb of Paris, and it was changed to one of the legendary sectors of Paris, Montmartre. As a result of the influence of its mother - a professional dancing that obtained several prizes in competitions realised in Paris, London and Nueva York, Barbarian was exposed to the music of artists like The Supremes, Shalmar, Stevie Wonder and Anita Ward, from very small.