Ahmed Chawki (born in Tétouan , Morocco on 31 May 1982) is a Moroccan recording artist and songwriter . He rose to fame in 2013 after his collaboration with Moroccan-Swedish producer RedOne in the international hit " Habibi I Love You " (meaning My lover, I love you) featuring accompanying rap by the Cuban -American rapper Pitbull . The song became a big summer hit on the Middle Eastern charts as well as charting Europe, including France and the Netherlands. On occasion of the 2014 World Cup , he was featured in a football-themed song " Magic in the Air " by Magic System , a hit in France and Belgium. The track as with "Habibi I Love You" was produced by RedOne. He is signed to 2101 Records , label founded and owned by the renowned producer.