In the burgeoning trap scene currently driving Moroccan hip-hop, 7liwa stands out. Singles like “Nik Dt” put his virtuosic, high-velocity flow front and centre while “Tayer” ventures into intriguing corners with a tapestry of piano keys, nostalgic-sounding synths and skittering percussion. At the same time, he’s earned extra street cred by collaborating with fellow mavericks from the Maghreb diaspora. He joins Shayfeen in quirky, mesmeric “Bzzaf” and THE RRR MOB in gangsta jam “Hit”—while a pairing with DJ Hamida on “Señorita” generates fervent urbano and raï vibes.