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In 2010, Muslim released his first album entitled ''Rebellion'', which sought to explore the artistic community, especially in the Maghreb [[rap]] genre.<ref name="لسنا سياسيين نحاول أن نكون لسان الشعب والمهمشين والشباب مثلنا">We are not politicians trying to be the voice of the people, the marginalized, and the youth like us {{Cite web |title=HTTP Status 404 – Not Found |url=https://www.maghress.com/almassae/21539;jsessionid=8C8AFABF958DE2D8BDC890DA3DDDA797 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200411213652/https://www.maghress.com/almassae/21539;jsessionid=8C8AFABF958DE2D8BDC890DA3DDDA797 |archive-date=2020-04-11 |access-date=2023-10-23}}</ref> |
In 2010, Muslim released his first album entitled ''Rebellion'', which sought to explore the artistic community, especially in the Maghreb [[rap]] genre.<ref name="لسنا سياسيين نحاول أن نكون لسان الشعب والمهمشين والشباب مثلنا">We are not politicians trying to be the voice of the people, the marginalized, and the youth like us {{Cite web |title=HTTP Status 404 – Not Found |url=https://www.maghress.com/almassae/21539;jsessionid=8C8AFABF958DE2D8BDC890DA3DDDA797 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200411213652/https://www.maghress.com/almassae/21539;jsessionid=8C8AFABF958DE2D8BDC890DA3DDDA797 |archive-date=2020-04-11 |access-date=2023-10-23}}</ref> |
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In 2014, Muslim performed at [[Mawazine|Mawazine Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smyth |first=Melissa |date=June 3, 2014 |title=‘Moroccan King of Rap” Performs in front of an Enthusiastic Mawazine Audience |url=https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2014/06/131911/moroccan-king-of-rap-performs-in-front-of-an-enthusiastic-mawazine-audience |website=[[Morocco World News]]}}</ref> |
In 2014, Muslim performed at [[Mawazine|Mawazine Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smyth |first=Melissa |date=June 3, 2014 |title=‘Moroccan King of Rap” Performs in front of an Enthusiastic Mawazine Audience |url=https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2014/06/131911/moroccan-king-of-rap-performs-in-front-of-an-enthusiastic-mawazine-audience |website=[[Morocco World News]]}}</ref> |
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In 2017, Muslim was named best Moroccan rapper by the [[Ministry of Culture and Communication (Morocco)|Ministry of Culture]].<ref name=":3" /> |
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in 2018, during a Moroccan boycott of products such as mineral water, a type of milk, and a fuel distribution company, Muslim declared that he was “too old to boycott milk and water, and that he is a man of difficult tasks,” which drew criticism from his followers, who considered this to contradict the content of his songs and to be condescending to his fans and critics.<ref>{{Cite web |last=أربعي |first=عادل |date=2018-05-03 |title=الرابور 'مُسلم': أنا كبير على مقاطعة الحليب والما أنا خليوني للمهام الصعبة وعلى سلامتكم منين فقتو' |url=https://rue20.com/204327.html |access-date=2023-10-24 |website=زنقة 20 |language=ar}}</ref> |
in 2018, during a Moroccan boycott of products such as mineral water, a type of milk, and a fuel distribution company, Muslim declared that he was “too old to boycott milk and water, and that he is a man of difficult tasks,” which drew criticism from his followers, who considered this to contradict the content of his songs and to be condescending to his fans and critics.<ref>{{Cite web |last=أربعي |first=عادل |date=2018-05-03 |title=الرابور 'مُسلم': أنا كبير على مقاطعة الحليب والما أنا خليوني للمهام الصعبة وعلى سلامتكم منين فقتو' |url=https://rue20.com/204327.html |access-date=2023-10-24 |website=زنقة 20 |language=ar}}</ref> |
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Muslim's music has seen significant success outside of Morocco.<ref name=":2" /> He has held multiple performances throughout [[Spain]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sotorrío |first=Regina |date=2016-04-03 |title=Muslim, rap árabe para el cambio |url=https://www.diariosur.es/malagatrend/musica/201604/03/muslim-arabe-para-cambio-20160402225440.html |access-date=2023-11-04 |website=Diario Sur |language=es}}</ref> including a show at the [[Razzmatazz (club)|Razzmatazz]] in Barcelona.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-05-03 |title=Muslim, el rapero del año en Marruecos, dispuesto a debutar en Ceuta |url=https://elfarodeceuta.es/muslim-rapero-marruecos-dispuesto-debutar-revellin-ceuta/ |access-date=2023-11-04 |website=El Faro de Ceuta |language=es}}</ref> |
Described as an "idol of the masses,"<ref name=":3" /> Muslim's music has also seen significant success outside of Morocco.<ref name=":2" /> He has held multiple performances throughout [[Spain]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sotorrío |first=Regina |date=2016-04-03 |title=Muslim, rap árabe para el cambio |url=https://www.diariosur.es/malagatrend/musica/201604/03/muslim-arabe-para-cambio-20160402225440.html |access-date=2023-11-04 |website=Diario Sur |language=es}}</ref> including a show at the [[Razzmatazz (club)|Razzmatazz]] in Barcelona.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-05-03 |title=Muslim, el rapero del año en Marruecos, dispuesto a debutar en Ceuta |url=https://elfarodeceuta.es/muslim-rapero-marruecos-dispuesto-debutar-revellin-ceuta/ |access-date=2023-11-04 |website=El Faro de Ceuta |language=es}}</ref> |
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| Birth name | Mohamed Mezouri |
| Also known as | Muslim |
| Born | 1981 Tangier |
| Genres | Rap |
| Years active | present–2023 |
Mohamed Al-Hadi Al-Mazouri (born December 10, 1981, Tangier), also known by the stage name Muslim, is a Moroccan rapper.[1] He is considered to be one of the most popular and prolific Moroccan rappers of his generation[2] and has also been described as one of the most influential Arab rappers.[3]
Career
In 1998, Muslim formed the rap group Zanka Flow alongside rapper Larbi. The group disbanded in 2006.[4]
In 2010, Muslim released his first album entitled Rebellion, which sought to explore the artistic community, especially in the Maghreb rap genre.[5]
In 2014, Muslim performed at Mawazine Festival.[6]
In 2017, Muslim was named best Moroccan rapper by the Ministry of Culture.[7]
in 2018, during a Moroccan boycott of products such as mineral water, a type of milk, and a fuel distribution company, Muslim declared that he was “too old to boycott milk and water, and that he is a man of difficult tasks,” which drew criticism from his followers, who considered this to contradict the content of his songs and to be condescending to his fans and critics.[8]
Described as an "idol of the masses,"[7] Muslim's music has also seen significant success outside of Morocco.[2] He has held multiple performances throughout Spain,[9] including a show at the Razzmatazz in Barcelona.[4][10]
Style
Muslim's rap style is defined by its lyricism and old school flow, falling under the category of socially conscious or social rap.[7] His verses convey positive messages while addressing and condemning prevalent issues in Moroccan society, such as government mismanagement, education, corruption, and youth unemployment.[4][7] Through his lyrics, he advocates against drug use. Muslim refrains from using profanity in his music.[7]
Personal life
Muslim is originally from Tangier.[11] He has two sons from his first wife.[12]
References
- ^ "مسلم" محمد الهادي المزوري من المغرب: بوابة وجدة عن جريدة المساء، تاريخ الولوج 15 يوليو 2010 Archived 2020-04-11 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b Libé. "Festival des Plages. Muslim ouvre le bal sur la scène de la plage de Tanger". Libération (in French). Retrieved 2023-11-04.
- ^ Arab, The New (2020-03-08). "Influential Moroccan rapper tackles domestic violence with new song". The New Arab. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
- ^ a b c "El rapero marroquí Muslim actuará en Razzmatazz en beneficio a Ibn Battuta". La Vanguardia (in Spanish). 2014-11-06. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
- ^ We are not politicians trying to be the voice of the people, the marginalized, and the youth like us "HTTP Status 404 – Not Found". Archived from the original on 2020-04-11. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
- ^ Smyth, Melissa (June 3, 2014). "'Moroccan King of Rap" Performs in front of an Enthusiastic Mawazine Audience". Morocco World News.
- ^ a b c d e "Muslim, el rapero del año en Marruecos, dispuesto a debutar en Ceuta". El Faro de Ceuta (in Spanish). 2019-05-03. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
- ^ أربعي, عادل (2018-05-03). "الرابور 'مُسلم': أنا كبير على مقاطعة الحليب والما أنا خليوني للمهام الصعبة وعلى سلامتكم منين فقتو'". زنقة 20 (in Arabic). Retrieved 2023-10-24.
- ^ Sotorrío, Regina (2016-04-03). "Muslim, rap árabe para el cambio". Diario Sur (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-11-04.
- ^ "Muslim, el rapero del año en Marruecos, dispuesto a debutar en Ceuta". El Faro de Ceuta (in Spanish). 2019-05-03. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
- ^ "Ese pedazo de Muslim". ELMUNDO (in Spanish). 2015-05-28. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
- ^ A Muslim criticizes new rappers and confirms: I was subjected to a lot of harassment because of my songs Archived 2018-05-04 at the Wayback Machine
