Issam (rapper)
Issam Harris (Arabic: عصام حريص, born 22 May 1993), known mononymously as Issam, is a Moroccan rapper, songwriter and photographer.[2] He was born in Derb Sultan, Casablanca and became known in 2018 with his song and music video, "Trap Beldi".[3][4] This track allowed him to gain popularity being one of the first Moroccan trap songs to reach over 10 million views on YouTube.[5][6][7] In May 2019, Issam signed a contract with Universal Music France, in what was considered the biggest ever deal for North African hip-hop.[8][9] His debut album "Crystal" has officially been released on May 6 2021.[10] Artistic styleWhat is particular of Issam's music is the blending of autotuned vocals delivered in Darija, and classic TR 808-generated beats with elements from traditional North African music. Many of Issam's works are influenced by raï—specifically by Cheb Hasni.[11][12][13] DiscographyAlbums
Singles
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