French-Moroccan producer DJ Hamida became a club sensation in France in the
2010s through his eclectic mix of house music, R&B, raï, and hip-hop; a genre he
describes as the "Meknessi Style." Born in the city of Meknès in Morocco, he
made a name for himself as a DJ in the late 90s and released his first
compilation, Funk R’n’B, in 2004. Soon enough, he was rubbing elbows with some
of the biggest names in French rap, including Rim'K, L'Algerino, and Stink, as
well as collaborating with Moroccan artists such as Jalal El Hamdaoui, Cheba
Maria, Najat Ataabou, and Douzi. His reputatio...