Shayfeen

Shayfeen is a Moroccan hip-hop duo consisting of two rappers, Small X and Shobee, known for their socially conscious lyrics and unique style.[1] The duo has gained a significant following in Morocco and the wider Arab world, as well as internationally, through their music and collaborations with other artists.[2][3]

Career

Shayfeen has released several albums and singles, including "Wach Kayn Maydar" (Is There something to do) and "7it 3arfini" (They Know Me). They have also collaborated with various Moroccan and international artists, such as Dizzy Dros, Madd, Tagne, Ouenza, ElGrande Toto, 7liwa, Lacrim and Lomepal.[4]

In 2018, Shayfeen was featured in a 2M TV documentary called "Wa Drari",[5] which explores the role of hip-hop music in the Arab world and features interviews with various hip-hop artists, including Shayfeen.[6][7]

Style

Shayfeen's music is characterized by socially conscious lyrics, unique beats, and a blend of traditional Moroccan music with hip-hop. Their style is often described as "conscious rap" and is influenced by a variety of genres, including jazz, reggae, and soul.[8]

Discography

Albums and EPs

  • L'energie (2012)
  • 07 (2015)

Singles

  • "Would Asfi Boss" (2013)
  • "Darss Dl'Flow" (2013)
  • "Ghayb9aw Jouj" (2014)
  • "7it 3arfini" (2015)
  • "Wach Kayn Maydar" (2017)
  • "OMG" - Feat. Tagne, Madd, West (2017)
  • "Bzzaf" - Feat. 7liwa (2018)
  • "Nah" - Feat. Manal (2018)[9]'[10]
  • "For The Love" - Feat. Madd, West, Nor, Jonas Benyoub (2018)
  • "Tchara" - Feat. Ouenza, El Grande Toto, West (2018)[11]'[12]
  • "Kssiri" - Feat. Dosseh (2019)[13]'[14]

References

  1. ^ "CLIQUE & CHILL : Shayfeen, l'éveil du rap marocain".
  2. ^ "Vidéo. Shayfeen : au Maroc, la rage de rapper". Le Monde.fr (in French). Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  3. ^ "Avec Shayfeen, la scène du Maroc passe à la vitesse supérieure". Ventes Rap (in French). 2019-07-06. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  4. ^ "Le Marocain Shobee s'allie à Lomepal pour « Ciel » [VIDEOCLIP]". booska-p.com (in French). Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  5. ^ Alaoui, Zineb (2019-02-18). ""Wadrari", ce documentaire inédit qui plonge dans l'intimité de Shayfeen". Welovebuzz (in French). Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  6. ^ "Le duo Shayfeen au cœur d'un documentaire diffusé sur 2M". Telquel.ma (in French). Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  7. ^ "Documentaire: "Wa Drari", les rêves d'une jeunesse ne mal de reconnaissance dimanche à 22h00". 2M.ma (in French). Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  8. ^ "Shayfeen : l'appétit vient en mangeant... les toplines". PAM | Pan African Music (in French). 2020-04-15. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  9. ^ "Manal revient avec "Nah" en featuring avec Shayfeen (VIDÉO) - Arts & Culture". Plurielle (in French). 2018-04-19. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  10. ^ "Vidéo. Manal Benchlikha sort un nouveau clip avec Shayfeen , H24info". h24info.ma (in French). Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  11. ^ "Vidéo. "Tcha ra": le nouveau clip de Shayfeen". Le 360 Français (in French). Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  12. ^ "Vidéo. "Tcha Ra", le nouveau clip de Shayfeen filmé sous la Tour Eiffel , H24info". h24info.ma (in French). Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  13. ^ "Dosseh s'allie à Shayfeen pour « Kssiri » [VIDEOCLIP]". booska-p.com (in French). Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  14. ^ "Dosseh annonce la sortie d'un son en feat avec Shayfeen ! [VIDEO]". booska-p.com (in French). Retrieved 2023-04-30.