Moroccan Rap’s Rise: From Local Pioneers to International Collaborations
14 August 2023
In an interview with TV5 Monde, Anissa Rami, a journalist specializing in rap, discusses the origins of Moroccan rap and its evolution over time.
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Hip-Hop at 50: Benny B Reflects on Genre’s Global Impact and Evolution
12 August 2023
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop celebrated on August 11 in the United States, rapper Benny B, a pioneer of this musical genre born in 1973 in the Bronx of (…)
Moroccan Teen Singer Leïla Latif to Debut on ’The Voice Kids France’
30 July 2023
Leïla Latif, alias "Lilou songs" on social networks, is the new Moroccan voice to discover in the 9th season of the French TV show The Voice Kids, on Tuesday, August 1st.
Morocco Cafe Owners Challenge Music and TV Royalty Fees in Court
21 June 2023
In a tug-of-war with the Moroccan Copyright Office (BMDA), cafe and restaurant owners in Morocco have decided to take the matter to court. They refute the royalty demands (…)
Moroccan Artists Find New Revenue Stream on YouTube Amid Industry Challenges
23 May 2023
Many Moroccan artists are turning to the YouTube platform, which has become a way for them to earn money and avoid marginalization.
Spanish Rap Sensation Morad Drops Debut Album ’Reinsertado’, Chronicling His Rise from Barcelona Streets
18 May 2023
After a multitude of successful singles, Morad finally releases his first album entitled "Reinsertado". A story of his life. The rapper of Moroccan origin from L’Hospitalet de (…)
Swedish Singer Loreen Makes History with Second Eurovision Win, Returns Home Triumphant
17 May 2023
Winner of the 67th Eurovision edition, Moroccan-born singer Loreen says she is proud to have represented Sweden and to be the second person to win the contest twice after (…)
Eurovision Winner Marie Myriam Slams La Zarra’s Controversial Gesture After French Defeat
16 May 2023
The gesture of the Quebec singer of Moroccan origin, La Zarra, France’s candidate after her defeat at Eurovision 2023 continues to provoke reactions. Marie Myriam, the last (…)
Far-Right Mayor Cancels Muslim DJ’s Performance at Orange Pork Festival
16 May 2023
The animation commissioned by Orange for the Java du Cochon for June 3 and 4 will no longer take place. And for good reason, the mayor of the city of the far-right majority has (…)
Eurovision 2023: French Singer La Zarra Sparks Controversy with Middle Finger Gesture After Loss
15 May 2023
After her defeat at Eurovision 2023, the Quebec-born Moroccan singer, La Zarra, France’s candidate, made a gesture that did not please her fans or the French delegation. Since (…)