Muslim (rapper)
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Background information | |
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 widely recognized as a key figure in Maghreb rap[2] and is considered one of the most popular and prolific Moroccan rappers of his generation.[3] He has also been described as one of the most influential Arab rappers.[4]
Career
In 1998, Muslim formed the rap group Zanka Flow alongside rapper Larbi. Together, they released a debut album in 2001 that would go on to become one of the highlights of Moroccan rap.[5] The group disbanded in 2006.[6] He would later go on to form a collective of former rappers called Kachela Records.[7]
In 2010, Muslim released his first album entitled Rebellion, which sought to explore the artistic community, especially in the Maghreb rap genre.[8]
In 2014, Muslim performed at Mawazine Festival.[9]
In 2017, Muslim was named best Moroccan rapper by the Ministry of Culture.[10]
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.[11]
Described as an "idol of the masses,"[10] Muslim's music has also seen significant success outside of Morocco, in Europe and the Arab world.[3][5] He has held multiple performances throughout Spain,[12] including shows in Madrid, Málaga, Ceuta, and at the Razzmatazz in Barcelona.[6][13]
Style
Muslim's rap style is defined by its lyricism and old school flow, falling under the category of socially conscious or social rap.[10] His verses convey positive messages while addressing and condemning prevalent issues in Moroccan society, such as emigration and delinquency forced by misery, the challenges faced by struggling single mothers, government mismanagement, the need for improved education and healthcare systems, corruption, lack of opportunity, and and youth unemployment.[6][10][14] Muslim advocates against drug use and radicalization.[2] He refrains from using profanity in his music.[10]
Personal life
Muslim was born in 1981 in a working-class neighborhood in Tangier.[5][15] He has two sons from his first wife.[16]
Discography
Albums
- Tanjawa Daba
- Jebha
- Dem w Dmou3
- Al Tamarod[7]
Singles
- "L'Marhoum" (2013)
- "Al Rissala" (2014)[7]
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 Sotorrío, Regina (2016-04-02). "Muslim: «Trabajo duro para que mi música lleve un mensaje de cambio a la comunidad árabe»". Diario Sur (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-11-04.
- ^ 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 Yabiladi.com. "Maroc : Le clip du rappeur Muslim « L'Marhoum » cartonne sur Youtube". www.yabiladi.com (in French). 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.
- ^ a b c Jadraoui, Siham (2014-02-07). "Al Rissala : Muslim se veut le messager des pauvres". Aujourd'hui le Maroc (in French). 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.
- ^ Sotorrío, Regina (2016-04-02). "Muslim: «Trabajo duro para que mi música lleve un mensaje de cambio a la comunidad árabe»". Diario Sur (in Spanish). 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