From rap lyrics to the pages of a novel, Rachid Bozarhoun, the "French Moroccan," has transitioned from music to literature to amplify the voices of marginalized youth and explore societal tensions. His debut novel, "S-Land," marks a new chapter in his journey, drawing from his roots and experiences to challenge narratives and illuminate the unspoken.
Abdel Hamid Gharbaoui, commonly known as Benny B, is the first dancer and rapper to introduce the boy band style to the French scene in the mid-1980s. Quickly becoming the darling of talk shows, in Belgium and France, he is proud to defend the fact that «the first French rap is Moroccan».