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Algerian hip-hop was born in the OREF artists' village, where the first improvised breakdance shows took place in the early 80s
The art of storytelling through rhymes and flows. From Hamidou and Nouredine Staifi to the present day, experience the evolution of Algerian rap.
The pioneers who turned turntables into musical instruments. Discover scratching and beat juggling techniques.
The acrobatic dance born from street battles. Top rock, footwork, freezes and power moves in our collection of rare videos.
Trace the key moments that shaped hip-hop history, from its origins to its global influence today.
Hamidou and Nouredine Staifi each record a rap track on separate popular-music albums. Algerian rap is born.
Directed by Moussa Haddad, Hamidou's Jawla Felil music video is broadcast repeatedly on the RTA channel.
Groups begin to form, including YBG (Young Boys of Gallieni), BSD (Balek Sem fi Dahrek), and other groups in the major cities.
Blending ragga muffin and hip-hop, Rasto records the first album of its kind, entitled Wach Darou Fina.
The first stages and concerts emerge spontaneously. Deep Voices bring dance to the stage of the Institut français in Oran in 1992. Hamma Boys organize the first hour-long concert in 1993.
Hamma Boys make their first radio appearance on Hakim Lefgoum HKM's program.
Constantine rapper Fouzi S.O.S leads the way on Kherja Jdida in 1993, followed by Brigade Anti Massace on Bled Music. Both programs are produced by Aziz Smati and presented by Farid Rockeur and Kamel Dynamite.
Cassettes emerge in several cities: Hamma Boys release their first tape L'Algérie le conte de féé, MBS release Ouled el Bahdja in Algiers, Double Canon release Kamikaz in Annaba, and T.O.X release Machi Bessah in Oran.
Soli Music records the first Algerian rap compilation, featuring K.Rime, Darkman, De Men, Cause Toujours, Intik and S.O.S.
Following the compilation's success, Intik and Hamma Boys are invited to perform at the Logic Festival of Hip-Hop, organized by Imhotep, the architect of IAM.
The first national Algerian rap convention is held in Oran on the initiative of Hadj Miliani, T.O.X and Perfect G'z.
Moon Light Girls record an eight-track album with Éditions Missoum.
After a successful festival for Algerian groups in France, MBS and Intik sign with Universal and Sony Music respectively.
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