Rap of the Week | March 31 - April 6

In our latest instalment of Rap of the Week, we spotlight the most compelling drops shaping rap across the Middle East and North Africa, with standout cuts from Moscow, 7liwa and Shobee.

Morocco’s 7liwa sharpens his signature, fast-paced trap edge on ‘Parano’, while ISSAM extends his run of singles with ‘RAÏ 2008’, folding melodic rap into nostalgic rai textures.

On the Egyptian front, rising artist Nada Nader teams up with Young Giza for ‘MASHY’, a grungy, sultry drill cut lifted from her EP Nar Barda. Elsewhere, Mosalem taps into a more gritty mode on ‘7ZR FZR’, delivering off-kilter, angry rap tune.

TRACKLIST:

ISSAM - RAÏ 2008

7LIWA - PARANO

Moscow, Kore - 3ayez Haga

Onzy - Moveta Freestyle

Ramoon, Loun - #1

Skila - D#MNBF

GELLO 4031, ENYWAYZ - WIZZARA

BEGAD - Bansaki Fel-Sif

Mosalem - 7ZR FZR

Shobee - Machi M3ana

Swessy - Malyaka

Nada Nader, Young Giza - Mashy