Casablanca rapper Mehdi Ribati aka MADD is among Moroccan trap’s best talents. After making a name for himself with several brooding drum-machine releases, he launched his debut LP Black Rose in 2020. It provides proof of the burgeoning star’s status, with guests such as French hip-hop A-lister Lacrim appearing alongside local talent like Marrakesh producer Naji Razzy. MADD also embraces alternative rap styles and dancehall rhythms, signalling a taste for new explorations.