Appa (rapper)
| Appa | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Rachid El Ghazoui |
| Born |
27 January 1983 Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Appa Productions |
| Associated acts | Tuindorp Hustler Click |
Rachid El Ghazoui (born 27 January 1983), also known by his stage name Appa, is a Dutch rapper, whose roots lie in the mountainous regions of North-Morocco.[1][2]
In 2002, he joined rap formation Tuindorp Hustler Click (THC), but decided to go solo. He is known for the political content of his lyrics and criticism of nationalist MP Geert Wilders.[3] He also strongly identifies with the social problems of Moroccan youths.[2] In November 2007, his first album called Straatfilosoof (Street Philosopher) appeared. In an interview he calls the album "autobiographical" and a "user guide for the people who don't understand us (Moroccan youths)".[1]
Discography
Album
- Straatfilosoof (Street Philosopher)(2007)[4]
Mixtapes
- De Meest Onderschatte (The Most Underestimated) (2006)[4]
- TBS: Ter Beschikking van de Staat (At the Disposal of the State)(2007)[4]
References
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Karatay, Burç (2007-11-13). "Appa" (in Dutch). Funx. Retrieved 2009-05-14.
- ↑ Goodenough, Patrick (16 Nov 2007). "Dutch Reject Call to Ban Koran But Worry About Islam". Cybercast News Service. Archived from the original on 2007-12-08. Retrieved 24 March 2008.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Appa Discografie" (in Dutch). MusicMeter. Retrieved 2009-05-14.